Tag Archives: Viognier

Meeting Friends for a Birthday Dinner

Posted on April 8, 2023 by thewineraconteur

In 1889 Rudyard Kipling wrote a poem “East is east, and west is west – and never the twain shall meet.” He may have been writing about Detroit, because there is a definite delineation and a mindset between the two, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Albarino, California, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Donati Family Vineyards, Sisters Forever, Viognier | Leave a comment

Island Winery of Hilton Head Island

Posted on March 7, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I have not been great travelers, but we are slowly attempting to at least try a wine now, from every state that we visit. So, we have just visited and tasted our sixth state winery, we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, Harvest White, Hilton Head Island, Island Winery, Mourvedre, Muscadine, Petite Verdot, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sea Island White, South Carolina, Syrah, Vintner's Blend, Viognier | Leave a comment

Annual Ladies’ Christmas Party 2022

Posted on December 17, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Before she was my Bride, she had her Annual Ladies’ Christmas Party and it has been consistent, except for the year the harridan interfered. It used to be a pot luck dinner, but since the interference, my Bride now orders … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Apassimento, California, Cantine Bertoldi, Cline Family Cellars, Corvina, Gran Passione, Italy, Merlot, North Coast, Seven Ranchlands, Veneto Rosso IGT, Viognier | Leave a comment

Thanksgiving 2022

Posted on November 29, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Count Alfonso Romero: “What time will the guest arrive?” Butler: “Oh, well, no one arrives first, Sir. They all come in last.” We were planning on having thirty guests for Thanksgiving, which I don’t know about you, but for us, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Beaucanon Estate, Bonterra, Cabernet Franc, California, Catapult Ranch Vineyard, Chardonnay, Cline Family Cellars, Cuvee Louis, Diamond Pile Vineyard, Napa Valley, North Coast, Petaluma Gap, Seven Ranchlands, Viognier | 2 Comments

Surviving Over a Week in Vegas

Posted on October 22, 2022 by thewineraconteur

When you go to Las Vegas to visit your children and not to gamble, it is a different mindset. The kids live in Summerlin and that is where we stay, about ten miles from The Strip. In 1952 Howard Hughes … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amador County, California, Chenin Blanc, Famille Bougrier, France, IGP Val de Loire, Loire Valley, Shenandoah Vineyards, Sobon Estate, Viognier | Leave a comment

Whatever Vineyards of Malibu Coast

Posted on October 10, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I think that most people that start a wine blog, anticipate a deluge of wine samples and that they will never have to buy another bottle of wine. That was the least of my thoughts back in May of 2012. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Malibu Coast, Paso Robles, Syrah, Templeton Gap District, Viognier, Whatever Vineyards | Leave a comment

Noshing and Shopping in Holland, Michigan

Posted on September 30, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We were walking up and down the downtown of Holland, Michigan, there was me tagging along with my Bride and Ms. Yoga. We even did the Farmer’s Market and thankfully, we came in Ms. Yoga’s rental car, so there wasn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chardonnay, Domaine Astruc "dA", Domaines Paul Mas, Dundee Hills, France, IGP Pays d'Oc, Languedoc, Lucien Crochet, Oregon, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Stoller Family Estate, Viognier, Willamette Valley | 2 Comments

Fine Wine Source Club Selections September 2022

Posted on September 20, 2022 by thewineraconteur

The month of September has been a bonanza of wine club shipments, though my favorite club selections are from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I guess, because I feel like family when I walk in the door. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Apassimento, California, Cantine Bertoldi, Casa Vinicola Botter, Catapult Ranch Vineyard, Cline Family Cellars, Corvina, Diamond Pile Vineyard, Gran Passione, Italy, Merlot, North Coast, Petaluma Gap, Rosso, Seven Ranchlands, Veneto Rosso IGT, Viognier | Leave a comment

Two Whites from Ixsir Winery

Posted on October 29, 2021 by thewineraconteur

It was a delightful experience to be regaled by Etienne Debbanne, the Co-founder and Chairman of Ixsir Winery at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Ixsir Winery is considered to have the finest terroirs in … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Altitudes White, Batroun, Chardonnay, EL Ixsir White, Ixsir Winery, Lebanon, Muscat, Obaideh, Viognier | Leave a comment

A Wine Day in New Baltimore

Posted on September 15, 2021 by thewineraconteur

As the days pass quicker, at least once a year, I know that I can celebrate my day and have a bit of selfish-indulgence. Well actually, I think that I may be stretching the day longer and longer each year. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Cheap Date, Gen5, Gewurztraminer, Lodi, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Vino del Sol, Viognier, Washington Street Wine House | Leave a comment