Tag Archives: Washington

Thanksgiving 2021 Part Two

Posted on November 30, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We had all the food even after twenty-four diners from Thanksgiving, so we all went to the missing sister’s house to continue the revelry. More Thanksgiving, more birthdays, more food and of course more wine. It was also the meeting … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arcturos, Black Star Farms, Chardonnay, Chateau Ste. Michelle, France, Indian Wells, Louis Jadot, Macon-Villages, Maconnaise, Merlot, Michigan, Old Mission Peninsula, Sur Lie Chardonnay, Syrah, Washington | Leave a comment

September 2021 Club Selections

Posted on September 21, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I may end up claiming the entire month for my birthday, as I am having so much fun and I had to stop at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia to get the selections. I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Toutgeac, France, Lone Birch, Merlot, Red Blend, Syrah, Washington, Yakima Valley | Leave a comment

August 2021 Club Selections

Posted on August 26, 2021 by thewineraconteur

One of my favorite outings is going to The Fine Wine Source, my local wine shop and getting the two wine bottles that are the monthly wine club choices. That is a great perk for the club members and for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau La Gabarre, Columbia Valley, France, Luke Wines, Merlot, Rose, Syrah, The Companion, Wahluke Slope, Washington | Leave a comment

Wine Club July 2021

Posted on July 17, 2021 by thewineraconteur

My local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source issued their two selections for the month. I am proud to say that this fine institution probably survived during the economic upheaval of the last almost two years by our harridan’s fiats, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Airfield Estates, Bombshell, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Gamay, La Vignette, Malbec, Merlot, Red Blend, Rose, Syrah, Thierry Delauney, Touraine, Washington, Yakima Valley | Leave a comment

Two Different Mimosas

Posted on June 13, 2021 by thewineraconteur

There is just something civilized about having a Mimosa, perhaps it is just tweaking the nose of the people that say “a meal without wine is just breakfast.” Now I know that some people disagree with me, as they are … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Catalonia, Cava, Chardonnay, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Domaine Ste. Michelle, J. Garcia Carrion, Jaume Serra, Macabeo, Methode Champenoise, Metodo Tradiccional, Parellada, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Spain, Washington, Xarel-lo | Leave a comment

Everything, but the Kitchen Sink

Posted on May 26, 2021 by thewineraconteur

For years, one of the most famous restaurant chains across America, never had a location in Michigan, so we got used to the idea of at least having a fast lunch at least once a trip to Las Vegas, especially … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Beringer Vineyards, California, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Crest Winery, Columbia Valley, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, The Cheesecake Factory, Washington | Leave a comment

Vigil and Dinner

Posted on April 28, 2021 by thewineraconteur

The walls and roof did not collapse or cave in, because I stepped into a church, which is a good thing. We attended an Easter Vigil Mass, which is also called a Paschal Vigil to watch our nephew finish his … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Beringer Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Founders' Estate, Washington | Leave a comment

A Soft Opening

Posted on October 2, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We were invited to a “soft opening” of a new restaurant location for one of the chains. Our nephew got a job there and he had invited his parents for the “friends and family” offer of free dinners, and they … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Meiomi, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County, Washington | Leave a comment

L’Ecole No. 41 Merlot 2000

Posted on September 18, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I am not going back to school, but that is the first wine that I had since I made it to the ripe old age of 66. Some people I know try to fudge their age or forget a year, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, L'Ecole No. 41, Merlot, Washington | Leave a comment

Dead Canyon Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on August 27, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I really enjoy belonging to a wine club, actually we belong to three and the Fine Wine Source of Livonia offers the biggest selection of surprises. I say that because the wines that we receive are probably not wines that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Dead Canyon Ranch, Horse Heaven Hills, Mercer Estates, Washington | Leave a comment