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Monthly Archives: December 2024
Korbin Ming Pours More Korbin Kameron Wines
It was quite an event at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; as Korbin Ming, the General Manager of Moonridge Vineyards and Korbin Kameron was pouring eleven of his family’s wines that day. The rest of the tasting featured … Continue reading
Korbin Ming Hosts Korbin Kameron Wines
Korbin Ming hosted another wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I have been watching the reconstruction of the winery after the Tubbs Fire in 2018, in which they lost buildings, homes and part of the vineyard. … Continue reading
Fine Wine Source Club-December 2024 Selections
The month of December always catches me way behind with articles, as there is always more events and tastings to attend and report on. I always like to write across the entire spectrum of wines that I encounter. I always … Continue reading
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Tagged Aude, “a la Volée”, Brut Nature, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carignane, Chardonnay, Chateau Lynch-Moussas, Chenin Blanc, Cremant de Limoux, Farmstrong Vineyards, France, Hawkeye Ranch Vineyard, KenMar Vineyard, Languedoc-Roussillon, Ledgewood Vineyard, Mendocino County, Merlot, Methode Champenoise, Pauillac, Solano County, Suisun Valley, Zero Dosage, Zinfandel
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The Final Reds from the Ixsir Winery Tasting
We were down to last of the wines from Ixsir Winery at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Our guest host was Kelleen Hubbs, the Vice President of Sales for North America for Ixsir Winery. The new addition for … Continue reading
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Tagged Ainata, Batroun, Bechouat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cuvee X'eme Anniversaire Red, Deir Ahmar, EL Ixsir, Grande Reserve Rouge, Hadath Baalbek, Ixsir Winery, Jezzine, Kab Elias, Lebanon, Merlot, Syrah, Yamoune
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Two More Wines from Ixsir Winery
As I was enjoying a wine tasting of Ixsir Winery offerings at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; the tasting was hosted by Kelleen Hubbs I also remember the last tasting hosted by Etienne Debbanne of Ixsir Winery. Etienne … Continue reading
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Tagged Altitudes Red, Basbina, Batroun, Bechouat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Caladoc, Cinsault, Halwa, Ibeil, Ixsir Winery, Jezzine, Kfifane, Lebanon, Mourvedre, Syrah, Tempranillo
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Kelleen Hubbs and Ixsir Winery
I recently did a wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan featuring wines from Ixsir Winery. The winery was founded in 2009 in the northern part of Lebanon in Batroun which is a coastal area. They are … Continue reading
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Tagged Altitudes White, Batroun, Chardonnay, EL Ixsir White, Ixsir Winery, Kab Elias, Lebanon, Muscat, Niha, Obaideh, Viognier
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Celani Family Estates Cabs
The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan has slowly been breaking in the new addition, as well as taking advantage of a big counter area for organized tastings. We were now breaking in the Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Celani Family … Continue reading
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Tagged Ardore, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Celani Family Wines, Coombsville, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, The Family
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The Fine Wine Source and a Visit by Tom Celani
I was invited to The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as Tom Celani, the owner of Celani Family Vineyards would be hosting and pouring his wines, and autographing the bottles as well. Since my earliest days as a clothier, … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Celani Family Wines, Chardonnay, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Proprietary Red Wine, Red Wine, Robusto, Tenacious
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Thanksgiving 2024
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” as I kind of sing this to myself. My Bride makes the holiday season special and simple. The day before Thanksgiving is her completion date: she has all the Christmas presents bought, … Continue reading
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