Tag Archives: Tinto Cao

Elia On the River

Posted on February 27, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were getting closer to the wedding and more people were meeting up, and at least the majority of our crowd ended up at the same hotel, through the arrangements of the cruise line. The hand steamer that my Bride … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 20 Year Old Tawny, Argentina, Chandon Argentina, Colli di Luni DOC, Italy, Lujan de Cuyo, Malbec, Mourisco Tinto, Otima 20, Portugal, Reserva, Sousao, Tawny, Tempranillo, Tenuta la Ghiaia, Terrazas de los Andes, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Barroca, Tinto Cao, Tinto Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Uco Valley, Vermentino, Warre's | Leave a comment

A Wine Delivery to The Caller

Posted on January 12, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were going to meet The Caller, as they live in a remote area, and they asked us to get them some wine. Which was opportune, as we could get together to see them for the Christmas season, as they … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Belleruche, Bourboulenc, Charmat Method, Clairette, Cotes du Rhone Blanc, Da Luca, France, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Glera, Grenache Blanc, Italy, M. Chapoutier, Marinotti Method, Mourisco Tinto, Otima 10, Porto, Portugal, Prosecco, Roussanne, Sousao, Tawny Ten Years Old, Tempranillo, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Barroca, Tinto Cao, Tinto Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Veneto, Viognier, Warre's | Leave a comment

After Dinner at The Earle

Posted on December 4, 2024 by thewineraconteur

There were five of us having dinner at The Earle in Ann Arbor, all five I guess are “foodies,” but only four of us are really in to wine, the fifth will enjoy a glass of what we were having, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 20 Year Old Tawny, Chateau Guiraud, Fonseca, France, Gould Campbell, Mourisco Tinto, Oporto, Petit Guiraud, Port, Porto, Portugal, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sousao, Tempranillo, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Barroca, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional | Leave a comment

With The Caller Again at Arta’s

Posted on February 13, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It is always a great evening when we can be with The Caller and his wife. He received the nom de plume of The Caller, from the early days of my writing this blog, as he was always sending me … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 12 e Mezzo Fashion Edition, Arnaud Lambert, Breze, Cabernet Franc, Clos Mazurique, Douro, France, Graham's Six Grapes, Italy, Loire Valley, Malvasia Bianca, Mourisco Tinto, Portugal, Puglia, Reserve Porto, Salento IGT, Saumur, Sousao, Tempranillo, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Varvaglione 1921, Varvaglione Vigne & Vini srl, W&J Graham's | Leave a comment

Louis’ Chop House

Posted on September 17, 2021 by thewineraconteur

There were the four of us continuing a birthday celebration, that I tagged along on, as we know that I have no shame. We were going to Louis, but not Louis in the Bronx. We were going to an old-fashioned … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barone Fini, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Teyssier, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Dow's, France, Italy, Mourisco Tinto, Pinot Grigio, Portugal, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Souzao, Tawny Ten Years Old, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Valdadige DOC | Leave a comment

Casa Pernoi

Posted on November 17, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We just recently ate at Casa Pernoi, the latest restaurant from the creative mind of Luciano Del Signore, and I have sung his praises for years. In fact, my Bride and I started going to the original Del Signore restaurant … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Band of Vintners "Consortium", Bravium, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Douro, Merlot, Napa Valley, Niepoort, Porto, Portugal, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Sousao, Tawny Ten Years Old, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional | Leave a comment

U of M vs. Iowa

Posted on November 25, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While I was attending my cousin’s son’s wedding, I received a message from my wayward friend The Caller. I never know when he is going to send me text messages, but it usually is interesting, non-the less. He and his … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Douro, Dow's, France, Jean-Charles Boisset, Kirkland Signature, Medoc, Merlot, Mourisco Tinto, Portugal, Raymond Vineyard & Cellar, Sousao, The Inaugural R Collection by Raymond, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vintage Porto | Leave a comment

Back to Woods

Posted on August 15, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The entire island of Mackinac is considered a resort and consequently it is much more laid back. There are a couple times of the year when it may get dressy, because of political or business meetings, but the most part, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 20 Year Old Tawny, Burgundy, California, Chardonnay, Cote de Nuits, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Dow's, Dutton Ranch, France, Louis Jadot, Mourisco Tinto, Pinot Noir, Porto, Portugal, Russian River Valley, Souzao, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vosne-Romanee | 2 Comments

Dessert at Le Cirque

Posted on April 1, 2016 by thewineraconteur

All good things come to an end, and so did our meal. The dessert course was the harbinger that we were going to get ready to pack up and go home and for my Sister-in-Law and her husband that were … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Douro, Dow's, Late Bottled Vintage, Mourisco Tinto, Portugal, Souzao, Tempranillo, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional | 2 Comments

Olive & Ivy in Scottsdale, Arizona

Posted on October 24, 2013 by thewineraconteur

We took a tour of “Old” Scottsdale with our hostess one day, as it is full of art galleries and similar shops. While there are plenty of stores there, alas there were some galleries that were closing or had closed … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cotes du Rhone, France, Graham's Six Grapes, Grenache, Mourisco Tinto, Portugal, Sousano, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vidal-Fleury, Viognier | Leave a comment