Monthly Archives: March 2021

Chateau Langoa Barton 2009

Posted on March 31, 2021 by thewineraconteur

It was indeed a pleasure doing a tasting with The Wine Raconteur, Jr. with me at the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. My Bride and I have been members of the wine club there, and now so have our … Continue reading →

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Chateau Maucaillou

Posted on March 29, 2021 by thewineraconteur

There we were two Raconteurs of different eras, enjoying a private tasting at the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I have to admit, that learning about wines, is much easier today, even in the Detroit area, compared to when … Continue reading →

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Claude Dugat Gevrey-Chambertin

Posted on March 27, 2021 by thewineraconteur

The Wine Raconteur and The Wine Raconteur, Jr. were both at the Fine Wine Source doing a special wine tasting. I was totally intrigued watching him make his quality notes into his iPhone and I am barely able to make … Continue reading →

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Two Gamay Wines

Posted on March 25, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I hardly need any prodding to go to my wine local shop, The Fine Wine Source, but I had promised that I would come back for a real tasting, and they asked if I could bring someone else, since my … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Beaujolais, Beaujolais-Villages, Bourgogne, Burgundy, Chenas, Domaine Leroy, Domaine Pascal Aufranc, En Remont, France, Gamay, Maison Leroy, Terroirs Originels | Leave a comment

Chateau La Croizille SEGC 1983

Posted on March 23, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Once in a while, out of a clear blue sky, we get really fancy and it is just the two of us. My Bride has been working daily, in fact she never missed a beat, because she is considered an … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau La Croizille, France, Merlot, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Saint-Emilion | 2 Comments

Two Additional Tastings

Posted on March 21, 2021 by thewineraconteur

When I went to pick up the March Wine Club selections from the Fine Wine Source, I actually had my better half with me, as she was running errands and I was tagging along. After a year of confinement, most … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Haute-Beausejour, France, Furmint, Hungary, Medoc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Saint-Estephe, Tokaji-Oremus | 1 Comment

March 2021 Wine Club Selections

Posted on March 19, 2021 by thewineraconteur

It seems like I spend a lot of time at the Fine Wine Source in Livonia and the home of my local wine club. The matter of fact, it is true, especially for the last year. Gymnasiums, pools, spas, theaters … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bacco in Toscana, Bolgheri, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Guado al Melo, Italy, Kenwood Vineyards, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rosso Toscano, Russian River Valley, Sangiovese, Syrah, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment

Two I Expected to Lose

Posted on March 17, 2021 by thewineraconteur

As I have reported, I have been clearing out the wine cellar and hopefully finding some gems that survived the fifteen-day lockdown that has morphed into a year and counting. As I have been reporting, we have found and enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Lost Another Two

Posted on March 15, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Since for the last year, in case you missed it, everybody has been kind of a homebody, unless you are a politician. We have been drinking more wine at home, perhaps in the last year, then we have during the … Continue reading →

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Two from Arcturos

Posted on March 13, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I was home having dinner alone, because my Bride and all her relatives actually participated in a Bridal Shower and from all reports, everyone enjoyed being a scofflaw and defying our harridan’s around the corner fiats; the women actually felt … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arcturos, Black Star Farms, Cabernet Franc, Gruner Veltliner, Michigan, Old Mission Peninsula | Leave a comment