Monthly Archives: October 2018

A Couple for my Bride

Posted on October 30, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Through the course of a calendar year, every day is special, and once a year my Bride has her day. Of course, she is so special to so many people that she has multiple celebrations with family gatherings, her cousin’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blue Label, California, Delicato Family Vineyards, Diamond Collection, Double Black, Francis Coppola, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Gnarly Head, Lodi, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Red Wine | 4 Comments

A Last and a Last

Posted on October 28, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Of the seventeen wines that the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan had ready for tasting, I only five and two that were not on the list. I was trying to be good, since I was only picking up the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Atlas Wines, California, Cognac, France, Navarre, Omen, Pineau des Charents Vieux, Sierra Foothills, Ugni Blanc, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Two Napa Reds

Posted on October 26, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I was on a roll at Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan tasting some great wines and all because I was picking up my monthly club selection. With the advent of the Coravin System, wine shops must be doing a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oakville AVA, Opus One, Overture, Petit Verdot, Philip Togni Vineyards, Spring Mountain District, Tanbark Hill, To Kalen Vineyard | Leave a comment

Two from the Old World

Posted on October 24, 2018 by thewineraconteur

As I recall, I was going to pick up my wine club selections from the Fine Wine Source in Livonia and believe it or not, I got waylaid in a wine shop. Some times I can make stops anywhere longer … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Lillian Ladouys, France, Fresia, Italy, Langhe, Medoc, Merlot, Piedmont, Poderi Aldo Conterno, Saint-Estephe | Leave a comment

Volnay Premier Cru En Champans

Posted on October 22, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I am sure that most people that belong to a wine club, show up to the shop, give their name and pick up their allotted parcel of wines. At the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, I find that I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Burgundy, Champans, Cote de Beaune, Domaine Monthelie-Douhairet-Porcheret, Pinot Noir, Volnay | 2 Comments

Two New Club Wines

Posted on October 20, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Writing a wine blog and belonging to a wine club can be a very expensive combination, especially when my local club is Fine Wine Source in Livonia. I do not mean to imply that they only sell expensive wines, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cardeto, Columbia Valley, Italy, Merlot, Sangiovese, Umbria, Washington | Leave a comment

My September Club Meeting

Posted on October 18, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I have belonged to a dinner club since 1989, which may sound like a long time, but the club has been in existence for about 125 years. In fact, when the City of Detroit was celebrating their 300’th birthday, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Corvina, Italy, Rondinella, Santi, Solane, Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso | Leave a comment

The Hotel Frankfort

Posted on October 16, 2018 by thewineraconteur

After a couple good winery visits we were ready to check into a hotel and have dinner. We planned on visiting wineries in the Leelanau Peninsula, because that would have us close to Frankfort, which I have written about several … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Cava, Colombard, Cristalino, Jaume Serra, Metodo Tradiccional, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Rosado Brut, Spain, Trepat, Vista Point Vineyards | Leave a comment

Verterra Winery

Posted on October 14, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Even with all of the driving that we did, we wanted to visit another winery that we had heard good praise about, and that was Verterra Winery. I found it amusing that the same week that we had returned home, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Cherraz Port, Gewurztraminer, Leelanau Peninsula, Merlot, Michigan, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Reserve Red, Riesling, Verterra Winery | Leave a comment

Laurentide Winery

Posted on October 12, 2018 by thewineraconteur

We decided to take the scenic tour along the lake from Petoskey to the Leelanau Peninsula and visit a couple of new wineries to us. The first winery we pulled up to was Laurentide Winery on the 45’th Parallel. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chardonnay, Emergence, Laurentide Winery, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a comment