Tag Archives: Syrah

Relaxing in Vegas

Posted on March 18, 2016 by thewineraconteur

We are not gamblers, so Las Vegas is a strange destination for me to go to every year, except for the fact that we have children and grandchildren there. Over the years, of course we have visited all of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Chateau des Hautes Ribes, Cotes du Rhone, Edna Valley Vineyard, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Vacqueyras | Leave a comment

Zinc Brasserie & Wine Bar

Posted on February 11, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The other day at an affair, I was talking to another couple and we were discussing wine, as if you were surprised. The other thing we were talking about is restaurants, another popular subject for me. We were remembering several … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bandol, Bobal, Carignan, Castilla La Mancha, Cinsaut, Domaine Tempier, Finca Sandoval, France, Grenache, Manchuella, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Spain, Syrah, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

How to Upset a Surprise Party

Posted on January 20, 2016 by thewineraconteur

This has to be the dreaded thought for all that plan for surprise parties. The arabesque intricacies that are necessary to make it all work out for the best. Allow me to state emphatically that it was not me, before … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Il Boro Pian di Nova, Italy, Sangiovese, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma-Cutrer, Syrah, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment

Christmas Day

Posted on January 6, 2016 by thewineraconteur

This is one day of the year that we do not do at home and enjoy the festivities and revelry at the home of others. We always start the day off at my Mother-in-Laws home for a Christmas breakfast. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Amaranta, California, Carmel Valley, Heller Estates, Monterey, Petite Verdot, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Travieso Wines | 1 Comment

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