Tag Archives: Syrah

More Wine After Caesar’s

Posted on March 17, 2024 by thewineraconteur

After having brunch with Ms. Yoga, we decided to go next door for her to see the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace. Shopping became fun, years ago when the Forum opened up and it created something new to be emulated … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Cantine dei Coll Berici, Cielo, Delle Venezie DOC, delle Venezie IGT, Famiglia Cielo dal 1908, Il Borro, Italy, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Syrah, Toscana IGT, Twentieth Vintage, Veneto | Leave a comment

An Afternoon with Ms. Yoga

Posted on January 5, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It has been crazy trying to keep up since probably October, any semblance of a chronological order or sequence, so I am just going to write about wines without any time consequences. There is something called the “cloud” that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bieler Pere & Fils, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Cinsault, Coteaux D'Aix-en-Provence, Coteaux du Roy Rene, Counoise, Da Luca, France, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Louis Jadot, Moscato, Provence, Rolle, Sabine, Sicily, Sparkling Rose, Steel, Syrah, Vin de France, Vin de Table | Leave a comment

An Araujo and Two from Musar

Posted on November 20, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It really is a joy when I walk into my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, as I never know what I may encounter. Sometimes it can be very eclectic and from two totally distinct areas … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Araujo Estate, Bekkaa Valley, Beqaa Valley, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carignan, Chateau Musar, Cinsault, Eisele Vineyard, Groupe Artemis, Lebanon, Musar Jeune, Napa Valley, Syrah | 2 Comments

Enjoying Some Wine During ArtPrize

Posted on October 31, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We started touring ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan the night before after having dinner as we wandered about. In the morning, we drove back downtown, to continue what we hadn’t seen the night before. We also made an excursion to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brut Prestige, Brut Rose, Charmat Method, Clairette, Cotes de Ventoux, Cuvee des 3 Messes Basses, France, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Les Vignerons du Mont Ventoux, Mediterranee IGP, Rivarose, Royal Provence Rivarose Brut, Syrah, Ventoux, Vin du Pays | Leave a comment

September 2023 Birthdays

Posted on October 16, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We had an invitation out to the families to come for a celebration for seven celebrants, including myself. My Bride as always was intent on getting everything perfect. Of course, time and schedules for some people is not understood. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Charteau Marjosse, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Domaine du Vieux, Entre-Deaux-Mers, Famille Joly, France, Garnacha, Grenache, Les Vieux Clos, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Savennieres, Semillon, Syrah, Telegramme, Telegraphe, Vieux Telegraphe, Vignobles Brunier, Vignobles de la Coulee de Serrant | 2 Comments

Fine Wine Source September 2023 Club Selections

Posted on September 17, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I am interrupting the flow of the wine tasting at Vertical Restaurant held by Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I am afraid that by the time the total amount of wines to reviewed is done, the month of September … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Aligote, Barnard Griffin, Beaujolais, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, Cote de Brouilly, Domaine de la Voute des Crozes, France, Gamay, Grenache, Melon de Bourgogne, Nicole Chanrion, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Wahluke Slope, Washington, Yakima Valley | Leave a comment

A Family Get-together in Wine Country

Posted on July 25, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride was one of the conspirators behind the first “Sister’s Vacation” with spouses. They found a large cabin to rent at a year-round resort complex very close to Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas, one of the major wine centers … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Carignan, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Fleurs de Prarie, France, Grenache Noir, Languedoc, Mourvedre, Syrah | 2 Comments

After Dinner at Bar Pigalle

Posted on July 11, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I had a wonderful time at the French Rosé wine tasting at Bar Pigalle. A rather new establishment, and between the bar and the kitchen, it appears that they are carving out a niche in the Midtown … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arbois vin Jaune, Chateau de Selle, Cinsault, Clair de Noirs Rose, Cotes de Provence, Domaine Rolet Pere et Fils, Domaines Ott, France, Grenache, Jura, Mourvedre, Savagnin, Syrah | Leave a comment

Dinner at Bar Pigalle

Posted on July 9, 2023 by thewineraconteur

After enjoying many wines at the tasting, we had made a reservation for dinner, as we had no idea what to expect from the dinner. I had originally called to ask if I could get a table in the bar … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Beaujolais Grand Cru, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, Domaine de l'Ile Porquerolles, Domaine de la Chapelle des Bois, France, Gamay, Grenache, Les Rontay, Morgon, Mourvedre, Syrah, Tibouren | Leave a comment

More French Rosé Wines at a Tasting

Posted on July 7, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Considering that we were outsiders among the regulars at Bar Pigalle for their casual wine tasting event, we eventually fit in, for sure my Bride did. I was just holding my own, as I have always drunk at my own … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chateau Morgues du Gres, Costieres de Nimes, France, Grenache Noir, L'Authentique, Loire, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, Rhone, Sancerre, Syrah, Thomas Labaille | Leave a comment