Tag Archives: Syrah

A Wine Pairing Dinner at Cellar Dusty’s

Posted on March 29, 2014 by thewineraconteur

One of the restaurants that I have wanted to go to, I finally got there. Cellar Dusty’s in Okemos, Michigan, it is owned by the same people that have the English Inn in Eaton Rapids, Michigan that I have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Cinsault, Columbia Valley, Domaine Ste. Michelle, Dr. Loosen, Eroica, Grenache, Indian Wells, Malbec, Merlot, Methode Champenoise, Michelle Sparkling Brut, Mouvedre, Red Wine, Riesling, Syrah, Washington | Leave a comment

A Double Dose of Shiraz

Posted on March 25, 2014 by thewineraconteur

There was a fine restaurant in Michigan called Shiraz that we tried back in the day. It was part of a chain of restaurants under the umbrella of a chef and each restaurant had its own menu and ambience. So … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Australia, Rosemount Estate, Shiraz, South Eastern Australia, Syrah | Leave a comment

Three Wines from Santa Lucia Highlands

Posted on March 9, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I just received another shipment from my wine club “A Taste of Monterey.” This shipment from the “Private Reserve Club” had three bottles of wine all from the Santa Lucia Highlands which is an AVA in the Monterey area. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Amaranta, California, Chardonnay, Cima Collina, Pelerin Wines, Pelio Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Tondre Vineyard, Travieso Wines | 4 Comments

More Wines from Don Sebastiani and Sons

Posted on March 3, 2014 by thewineraconteur

As surprised as I was to be part of an impromptu wine tasting event, it was even more fun to do it. Our guest of honor, the young man that I had helped with a simple bit of customer relations … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged BSide, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Clarksburg, Don Sebastiani & Sons, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Project Paso, Rutherford, Sugar Beet Ranch, Syrah, Tempranillo, The Crusher | Leave a comment

Devotion: The Monthly Wine Writing Challenge

Posted on February 11, 2014 by thewineraconteur

“Hopelessly devoted to you” was the lead in for the newest Monthly Wine Writing Challenge and hopefully, no one will ask me to sing the song, or what ever potential readers I have will run away in droves. The theme … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Monthly Wine Writing Challenge, Wine | Tagged Carignan, Champagne, Chardonnay, Cinsault, Clairette, Counoise, Domaine Mireille & Vincent, Epernay, France, Grenache, Moet et Chandon, Mouvedre, Muscardin, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Terret Noir, Vacarese, White Star | 11 Comments

Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvee 2010

Posted on January 20, 2014 by thewineraconteur

A little while ago, I had the chance to enjoy this wine with some friends and it was a fine time. We were enjoying the afternoon and everybody was happy. We opened this bottle and we enjoyed the richness of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Malbec, Merlot, Mountain Cuvee, Petit Verdot, Sonoma County, Syrah, Zinfandel | 3 Comments

A Few More Wine Gifts from Friends

Posted on January 4, 2014 by thewineraconteur

As I have stated before, and I am sure that other wine lovers can concur, that there are a lot of people that are hesitant to try to buy a bottle of wine for us as gifts. Some people are … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Contempo, Hess Select, Inferno, Merlot, Monterey, Napa Valley, Red Wine, Syrah, Walker | 1 Comment

Some Early Affordable Wines That I Tried

Posted on November 23, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I noticed that on my last trip to Louisville, there were a few popular priced wines that I tried, and some made me rethink about some of the wines that I tried when I was still a student. Back then … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blanc de Blancs, Car, Cinsault, Coteaux du Languedoc, France, Grenache, Mirebeau, Mourvedre, Reserve des Amiraux, Reserve des Chevaliers, Syrah, Table Wines, Trebbiano, Ugni Blanc, V.D.Q.S. | Leave a comment

Exceptional Chefs Celebrating Exceptional Education

Posted on November 11, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The Carriage House Educational Services began as the Louisville School for Autistic Children in 1969. It was one of the first schools in the United States providing services to individuals with autism. In 2003, Carriage House collaborated with Families for … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bogle Vineyards, California, Carignan, Chardonnay, Chateau de Campuget, Cinsaut, Costieres de Nimes, Costieres du Gard, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Rhone, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah | 2 Comments

The Joys of Consulting

Posted on November 7, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have mentioned in the past that I was a clothier my entire career and now I am lending my knowledge and assistance as a retail consultant. Besides offering suggestions on merchandising, displays, buying and store flow, I even on … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Albert Bichot, Bastide de Beauvert, Chardonnay, Cote Chalonnais, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Montagny, Mourvedre, Syrah | 5 Comments