Monthly Archives: February 2018

One Silky, One Robust

Posted on February 28, 2018 by thewineraconteur

The last two wines that I tasted at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan were very diverse. One of the wines was from a lauded commune of the Haute Medoc and the other was from one of the least … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blason D'Issan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Casa Vinicola Botter, Chateau D'Issan, France, Italy, Malvasia Nera, Margaux, Merlot, Negroamaro, Primitivo, Puglia, Salento IGT, Verso Rosso | Leave a comment

Enrico Santini

Posted on February 26, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I had the pleasure to try two of Enrico Santini’s wines at my recent tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Enrico Santini grew up in the Bolgheri district of Tuscany, which is one of the newer wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bolgheri, Cabernet Sauvignon, Enrico Santini, I Montali, Italy, Merlot, Poggio al Moro, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tuscany | Leave a comment

Tricky Rules

Posted on February 24, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I am going to discuss two more wines that I tried at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I say “tricky rules,” because it sounds like the two wines should be on either side of the river in Bordeaux, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Superior, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Grand Francais Grand Cuvee, Chateau Tour du Pas, France, Merlot, Saint-Emilion, Saint-Georges-Saint-Emilion | 2 Comments

Two from the Continent

Posted on February 22, 2018 by thewineraconteur

There I was trying some new wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia and I was just amazed at the range of wines that were being offered. With the use of the Coravin system the wines poured were all … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Barolo, Bodegas Eguren Reinares, Castilla La Mancha, Castilla VT, Eguren Ugarte, Italy, Monchiero Roche di Castiglione Falleto, Monchiero Vini, Nebbiolo, Spain, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

Two French Wines

Posted on February 20, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I thought I would stop by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia to really give the shop a once over, but I was wrong. After they gave me a glass and started using the Coravin opener, I was all ears … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Cecile Trembley, Cote de Nuits, Domaine de Pellehaut, France, Gascon, Harmonie de Gascogne Rouge, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, Merlot, Morey-Saint-Denis, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Tannat, Tres Girard | Leave a comment

A Quick Stop?

Posted on February 18, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I had some errands to take care of, as it has been a hectic couple of weeks and I thought I would stop by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia to take a look around. I immediately greeted the owner … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brut, Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon, Macon-Milly-Lamartine, Maconnaise, Montaudon, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Reims | Leave a comment

February Birthdays 2018

Posted on February 16, 2018 by thewineraconteur

As is our usual thing we all get together one day in the month to celebrate all the birthdays of that month. This one was kind of touch and go, as it seems that Winter has lately been tormenting us … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeleza Beltza, California, Cambiata, Canada, Chardonnay, Harriague, Laumann Family Estate Wines, Maidiran, Monterey, Niagara River VQA, Ontario, Reif Estate Winery, Rocosa Loma Vineyard, Tannat | 6 Comments

Denouement

Posted on February 14, 2018 by thewineraconteur

The reason for the “Blow -out Wine Tasting” is that D. Vine Fine Wines is giving up their location, because of the increase in the rent. He is looking for a new location, so he decided to fete his customers … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blackbird Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Merlot, Napa Valley, Paramour | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Adobe Road Winery, Bodegas Roda, California, Dry Creek Valley, Famighetti Vineyard, Haro, Kemp Vineyard, Rioja Reserva, Roda I, Spain, Tempranillo, Zinfandel | 4 Comments

Never Be Hasty

Posted on February 10, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I was getting ready to try the third and fourth wines at a tasting at D. Vine Fine Wines in Livonia, Michigan. I was looking at the sheet and I saw one wine that I had just tried a couple … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Abouridu, Areni Noir, Arenie, Armigne, Barbera, Bastardo, Brancalleo, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmenere, Clos Pepe Vineyard, Dolcetto, France, IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, Languedoc, Loring Wine Company, Malbec, Mas de Daumas Gassac, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Plavac Mali, Saperavi, Souzan, Sta. Rita Hills, Tannat, Tchekapesi, Tchkaveri | 3 Comments