Tag Archives: Zinfandel

Omen

Posted on May 25, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I am not going to talk about the film with Gregory Peck and Lee Remick, nor the last film that starred a future winemaker.  I was at the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan tasting some wines.  I am sure … Continue reading →

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Two Distinct Cabs

Posted on May 23, 2018 by thewineraconteur

As always, it is not too difficult for me to find some time to do some wine tasting.  I mean, not that I really need any wines to add to the cellar, even if I had room, but one never … Continue reading →

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Populis Wabi-Sabi

Posted on April 29, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Yes, I did a double-take reminiscent of some of the old stand-by comics of the Golden Age of Cinema when I heard the name of this wine.  The name was very unique and my brain was trying to conjure up … Continue reading →

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Tré Son Zinfandel

Posted on April 23, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Have you ever enjoyed something and then go to look it up and think am I in the Twilight Zone?  That was the case after I tasted a charming wine that showed the depth of terroir that I so enjoy.  … Continue reading →

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Two Enjoyable Reds

Posted on February 12, 2018 by thewineraconteur

We were getting to the end of the evening and there were still more wines to taste at D. Vine Fine Wines. I really had no problem, getting a new education on the last two wines and eagerly waiting to … Continue reading →

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Some Lodi Wines

Posted on November 10, 2017 by thewineraconteur

The more that I write about wines, the more I realize how little I know. I mean there are so many areas and so many wineries that I am not sure that I can ever learn enough or try enough … Continue reading →

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Vineyard 36

Posted on October 21, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Hockey and wine, go together, just ask Tim Gleason #6 and Cam Ward #30 who are partners with Jason Earnest in Vineyard 36 from Napa Valley. The two hockey players combined their jersey numbers to create the name of the … Continue reading →

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Ms. Yoga Touts

Posted on July 19, 2017 by thewineraconteur

One of my dear cast of characters has sent me a couple of wines that she has enjoyed and that is why I say she touts. I should further add that tout means to suggest, and isn’t used that often, … Continue reading →

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Two More Reds

Posted on June 27, 2017 by thewineraconteur

When one is at a wine tasting, I always look forward to the last two wines of the evening, as the wine selection usually builds up to a crescendo in full body and taste. Wines start with the lightest and … Continue reading →

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Two Wines from The Caller

Posted on June 9, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We will be seeing The Caller in a couple of weeks, and I had gotten some messages from him, but since I try to stay ahead of my writings, I am just getting to it. Of course, he always lets … Continue reading →

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