Tag Archives: Syrah

The Three Reasons that I know it is Thanksgiving

Posted on November 29, 2015 by thewineraconteur

In the last decade or so, I have three solid reasons that I know that Thanksgiving has arrived. The first reason is that the day before my Bride has bags waiting next to the front door. Some of the bags … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chateau Giscours, France, Margaux, Medoc, Southern Belle Precious Syrah, Spain, Syrah | 2 Comments

A Surprise Phone Call

Posted on October 20, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Sometimes you get a left curve that you actually connect with and pop it out of the stadium. Well that is how it felt the other night. It was going to be a quiet night of maybe some writing, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bodegas Bagordi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Charles & Charles, Columbia Valley, Garnacha, Graciano, Navardia, Rioja, Spain, Syrah, Tempranillo, Wahluke Slope, Washington | Leave a comment

“Drink Local Wine” Week

Posted on October 14, 2015 by thewineraconteur

According to the Wine Lovers Calendar the week of October 11 to 17 is the “Drink Local Wine Week.” I think that it is a noble cause and one worth paying attention to. I notice that most of the new … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonel, Chardonnay, Cold Hardy, Frontenac, Jackson, Michigan, Noiret, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sandhill Crane Vineyards, Seyval Blanc, Syrah, Traminette, Vidal Blanc, Vignoles | Leave a comment

The Italian Wines at the Culinary Extravaganza

Posted on October 12, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I realize that I have been going on and on about the wines that were served at the Culinary Extravaganza 2015, but I have no choice. The selection was fantastic, compared to some of the years. Some years it felt … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bolgheri, Bonci, Buonamico Cercatoja, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Corvina, Drei Dona Tenuta la Palazza Magnificat, Emila-Romagna, Fattoria Il Lago, Gardiz, Glera, Italy, Malvasia Bianca, Marchesi Biscardo, Merlot, Molinara, Prosecco, Ripasso, Rondinella, Straw Wine, Super Tuscan, Syrah, Tenuta Argentiera, Toscana IGT, Trebbiano, Tuscany, Valpolicella, Veneto, Verdicchio, Verdicchio dei Castelli Di Jesi, Villa Donoratico, Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina | Leave a comment

French Wines at the Extravaganza

Posted on October 10, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There was just so much to enjoy at this past Culinary Extravaganza benefiting the Culinary Arts Program at Schoolcraft College. The food was delicious, think of three hours of different tapas being served, in fact there was a new tapas … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Albert Bichot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chablis, Chardonnay, Chateau Cantenac, Chateau de Rayne Vigneau, Chateau Morgues du Gres, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Costieres de Nimes, Cote d'Or, Cremant de Bourgogne, Domaine Berthet-Rayne, France, Grenache, Joseph Mellot, La Chatellenie, Les Vaucopins, Loire Valley, Merlot, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, Saint-Emilion, Sancerre, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah | Leave a comment

Some More Wines from Monterey

Posted on September 28, 2015 by thewineraconteur

One of the easiest ways to make this Wine Raconteur happy is when I receive another shipment from my wine club “A Taste of Monterey.” Since we pay for this wine club, I do not have to write that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, California, Chardonnay, Cobblestone, DeTierra, Doctor's Vineyard, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Tondre Grapefield, Wrath Estate Winery | Leave a comment

“Sharing the Rough”

Posted on September 26, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I live in the Detroit area, not exactly the cinematic center of the Universe, so when I had a chance to attend the premier of a movie, I jumped at the chance. “Sharing the Rough” is a documentary film that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Coteaux du Languedoc, Domaine de Nizas, France, Grenache, Languedoc-Roussillon, Liberty Creek Winery, Mourvedre, Syrah | 2 Comments

A Zin for Me

Posted on September 14, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I left my reader dangling a bit with the mention of a tasting of a wine that I had at Bourbons Brews & Bayou. Normally a follow-up article might wait a week or so, but I waited the week before … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 1000 Stories, California, Mendocino County, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Wine at California Pizza

Posted on August 13, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I will let you into a poorly kept secret, that is, I like wines, and I tend to look for them where ever we go. I also like to eat, and if one follows my writings even periodically, you will … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Belleruche, California. Coppola, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, M. Chapoutier, Pinot Grigio, Rosso & Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah | Leave a comment

The Fusion in Frankfort, Michigan

Posted on July 26, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I got another chance to tag along with my Bride as we were going to another board meeting and this time it was going to be out near the wine country of Michigan and I was excited. We got there … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Louis Bernard, Mourvedre, Syrah | Leave a comment