Tag Archives: Syrah

Piccata and Penelope

Posted on May 23, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Lt. Col. Korn, XO:  All you have to do is be our pal. Col. Cathcart:  Say nice things about us. Lt. Col. Korn, XO: Tell the folks at home what a good job we’re doing.  Take our offer Yossarian Col. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Piqueras and Piccata

Posted on April 24, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“Von Luger: Are all American officers so ill-mannered? Hilts: Yeah, about 99% Von Luger: Then perhaps while you are with us you will have a chance to learn some.  Ten days isolation, Hilts. Hilts: CAPTAIN Hilts. Von Luger: Twenty days. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The River House in Louisville

Posted on March 29, 2020 by thewineraconteur

When we got into Louisville to visit the family, Saturday night was originally planned for going out for dinner and we kept to that agenda.  Louisville is blessed with a fine selection of restaurants from local eateries to the top … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Travieso Amaranta Syrah

Posted on March 19, 2020 by thewineraconteur

A Taste of Monterey always seems to be able to make me smile when I open their shipping carton.  Four times a year, we receive their shipment of Reserve Wine Selections and that means twelve bottles of excellent offerings from … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Mesa Del Sol Syrah

Posted on January 31, 2020 by thewineraconteur

The last of the three wines that I received from “A Taste of Monterey” is from Mesa Del Sol and this is the third wine that I have received from this winery.  Years ago, when we discovered this wine club … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Christmas 2019

Posted on January 11, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Christmas is a wonderful day to set aside for family, if one has the luxury to do.  Tradition for my Bride and her sisters is to have breakfast with her Mother and that certainly precedes me in the timeline.  The … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Christmas Eve 2019

Posted on January 9, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I still find the Christmas Season wonderful and I am the type of person to wish people “Merry Christmas,” unless I know that they celebrate a different holiday; and I don’t do it for spite, but because I so enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Couple of Burgers

Posted on December 2, 2019 by thewineraconteur

There are some nights when no one wants to cook, and at the same time, no one wants a real heavy meal.  There are even times when my Bride doesn’t want to be totally healthy and have a salad and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Van Ardi Wines

Posted on November 18, 2019 by thewineraconteur

The chance to taste many Armenian wines at one time, is an offer that is hard to refuse.  It was a charity event and all the food offered was Armenian.  It was a delightful evening.  If I had a complaint, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Two Chilled Ones After the Drive

Posted on October 15, 2019 by thewineraconteur

I am sure that everyone thinks that in the summertime, orange barrels are a rite of Spring.  In Michigan they have become our State Flower, our State Tree and our State Bush.  We had a change of regimes in our … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments