Tag Archives: Veneto

An Evening in Petoskey

Posted on October 25, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We finally got around to having dinner. We ended up at Beacon Bistro where we ate before, in fact at the same table overlooking the water and some of the highway. We had tried for the second time to try … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut, Charmat Method, France, Glera, Italy, Le Garenne, Loire Valley, Pinot Noir, Prosecco, Reverdy Estates, Rose, Sancerre, Sentio, Veneto, Verdigny, | Leave a comment

Brunch at RH

Posted on August 14, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I had originally heard about eating at RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) and we tried at the location in Tivoli Village, the last time we were in Las Vegas. When we walked into that location and asked about the restaurant, they … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bisol Desiderio & Figli, Bisol Desiderio Jeio Prosecco, Brut Rose, Charmat Method, Cremant D'Alsace, Glera, Italy, Maison Pierre Sparr, Pinot Noir, Prosecco, Veneto | Leave a comment

Taking Everyone to the Bar for Dinner

Posted on May 28, 2026 by thewineraconteur

While we were still in Las Vegas, we really tried to monopolize the time with our kids. While they were making final arrangements, we wanted to make sure that they were eating properly, after all, isn’t that one of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cuvee Brut, Glera, GV Liquid Group, Italy, Porto, Portugal, Prosecco, Tawny Ten Years Old, Taylor Fladgate, Tinta Barroca, Tommaso Gambino, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Treviso, Valdobbiadene, Veneto | Leave a comment

The Fine Wine Source Club – April 2026

Posted on April 16, 2026 by thewineraconteur

With so much going on between me and the house, and my Bride helping her sister, it felt wonderful to go out and be with people. And picking up the wine club selections was a bonus. As always there is … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arroyo Seco Vineyards, ASV Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chablis, Chardonnnay, Delle Venezie DOC, France, Francine Bechelier, Hommage, Il Colle, Italy, Maligny, Monterey County, Ocnautic, Paso Robles, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Red Blend, Shandon Vineyard, Treviso, Veneto, Villey-en-Auxois, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Easter Eve 2026 – Part Two

Posted on April 10, 2026 by thewineraconteur

The annual gathering of all the cousins is a major event, and the crowd is growing, because of weddings, and even the announcement of a new cousin or grandchild, depending on your point of view, so the happiness will continue. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Apassimento, California, Cantine Bertoldi, Carreras Vineyard, Casa Vinicola Botter, Corvina, Dry Creek Valley, Elyse Winery, Italy, Merlot, Rosso, Sonoma County, Veneto, Zinfandel | 2 Comments

A Belated New Year’s Eve

Posted on January 22, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Since we had just received some limited good news from my surgeon, we decided to go out for the New Year’s Eve dinner, that we had to cancel. I had even bought a new dinner jacket for New Year’s Eve … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cantina Colli Euganei, Cima Corgo, Dacosta, Douro, Douro Superior, Dozaggio Zero, Glera, Italy, Porto Calem, Portugal, Prosecco, Sogevinus Group, Tawny Porto, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Veneto | Leave a comment

A Return Visit to the Carriage House

Posted on September 15, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While on Mackinac Island as we were walking down the main street, we (?) periodically had to stop and shop and buy gifts. Thankfully, I talked her out of buying the mandatory fudge and caramel corn purchases as it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Asti, Honey Bubbles, Italy, Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains, Muscat Canelli, Muscat of Alexandria, Sparkling Moscato, Veneto | 5 Comments

Italy Wine Tasting – Part Six

Posted on April 10, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were coming up to the final two wines for this tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It was getting a bit more crowded still, and I have to explain that the tasting was not a sit-down … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Camporal, Corte San Benedetto, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Italy, Recioto della Valpolicella Classico, Rondinella, Valpolicella, Veneto | Leave a comment

Italy Wine Tasting – Part Five

Posted on April 7, 2025 by thewineraconteur

The turnout for this Italian Wine Tasting was getting more jovial at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as the crowds increased. They were trying to have people come in at certain times of the day, but I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amarone della Valpolicella, Bertani, Bolgheri Superiore DOC, Cabernet Sauvignon, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Enrico Santini, Grezzana, Italy, Merlot, Montepergoli, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tenuta Novare, Toscana IGT, Valpantena, Valpolicella, Veneto, Verona, Villa Ca'Vendri, Ville di Antane | 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