Monthly Archives: July 2025

The Wines of Piedmont – Part Four

Posted on July 29, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While I was having this wonderful wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It was a pleasure hearing our moderator asking The Wine Raconteur Jr.’s Bride her opinion on the wines as we were going. I find … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Terra da Vino, Azienda Agricola Tintero, Barbaresco, Barbaresco DOCG, Barbera, Barbera D'Alba, Italy, La Bioca, La Casa in Collina, Langhe, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Vite Colte, Zabalda | 3 Comments

The Wines of Piedmont – Part Three

Posted on July 25, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were getting to the half-way point of fifteen Piedmontese wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and not only were the two Raconteurs having fun, but so were all the other patrons that were coming in for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Angelo Nego, Barbera, Barbera d'Asti DOCG, Barbera del Monferrato DOC, Barbero d"Asti Superiore DOCG, Cari, Carola, Daje Mach, Ercole, Fra Germano, Italy, La Bioca, La Lune e I Falo, Langhe, Pelaverga, Pelaverga Piccolo, Piedmont, Taddone, Terre da Vino, Verduno Pelaverga DOC, Vite Colte | 2 Comments

The Wines of Piedmont – Part Two

Posted on July 22, 2025 by thewineraconteur

There were fifteen wines to be tasted from the Piedmont region at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and we will look at the next three wines. I had a bonus, as The Wine Raconteur, Jr. and his Bride … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Allessandro Rivetto, Arneis, Barbera, Colli Tortonesi, Derthona Timorasso, Fabio Oberto, Italy, La Collina di Dioniso, Langhe, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Roero DOCG, Rosso, Terre da Vino, Timorasso, Vite Colte | Leave a comment

The Wines of Piedmont – Part One

Posted on July 19, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Who wouldn’t be excited about a wine tasting labeled as “The Wines of Piedmont” especially when it is hosted and curated by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It was also a tasting where all the wines were affordable, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Aureliana, Cortese, Cyrogrillo, Gavi, Italy, La Bioca, Langhe DOC, Manzoni Bianco, Piedmont, Piemonte DOC, Rossese Bianco, Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Tra Donne Sole, Vite Colte | 2 Comments

Fine Wine Source Club – July 2025

Posted on July 16, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I went to The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and I was on a mission. I had to pick up the monthly club wine selections and there was another wine tasting to attend. The wine club not only introduces … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Rouge, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau La Grand Metairie, France, Lucy, Merlot, Monterey County, Pisoni Vineyards, Rose of Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Vignobles Buffeteau | Leave a comment

And Another Round of Reds

Posted on July 13, 2025 by thewineraconteur

After the special wine tasting of Maison Trimbach at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia Michigan, we went back to the original shop and we were presented with a total of seven red wines. I wrote about the first three, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alexander Valley, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Far Niente, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Opus One, Overture, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Red Wine, Silver Oak Cellars, Sonoma | Leave a comment

And Then There Were More Reds to Try

Posted on July 10, 2025 by thewineraconteur

After the Maison Trimbach wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan in the new addition, we walked back into the original store to be greeted with more wines to taste, Red wines from both the Old World … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged 'L Franc ******, Bourgogne Rouge, Bussia, Cabernet Franc, Domaine Rene Leclerc, France, Italy, La Bioca, Langhe, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Proprieta Sperino, Vino d'Italia-Vino da Tavola | 2 Comments

The Last Three from Trimbach

Posted on July 7, 2025 by thewineraconteur

All good things come to an end, and wine tastings always seem to end to quickly, including this special evening at The Fine Wine Source with Anne Trimbach curating her family’s wines. And this tasting didn’t even get close to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alsace, Cuve 7, France, Gewurztraminer, Maison Trimbach, Pinot Noir, Reserve, Rodern Vineyard, Rotenberg Vineyard, St. Hippolyte Vineyard | Leave a comment

Three Grand Crus from Trimbach

Posted on July 4, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were getting to the last of the Riesling wines being offered from Maison Trimbach at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and being curated by Anne Trimbach. We had already had one Grand Cru and now there were … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alsace, France, Geisberg Vineyard du Couvent de Ribeauville, Maison Trimbach, Mandelberg Vineyard, Mittelwihr, Ribeauvillé, Riesling Grand Cru, Schlossberg Vineyard | Leave a comment

A Cuvée and a Grand Cru from Trimbach

Posted on July 1, 2025 by thewineraconteur

There were still many more wines to taste from Maison Trimbach and discussed and curated by Anne Trimbach at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Besides the great staff at the store, they were being assisted by members of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alsace, Brand Vineyard, Cuvée Frederic Emile, France, Maison Trimbach, Ribeauvillé, Riesling, Riesling Grand Cru, Turckheim | Leave a comment