Monthly Archives: October 2026

A Tasting with Mike Farmer – Part Two

Posted on October 31, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I enjoyed a quiet time at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  For a brief period with Jim Lutfy, the proprietor, Mike Farmer of Paula Kornell Sparkling Wines and ZFG Winery. As Mike Farmer explained, it was serendipity that … Continue reading →

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A Tasting With Mike Farmer – Part One

Posted on October 28, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Another bright and crisp Autumn Day that found me at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan for a wine tasting with Mike Farmer of Paula Kornell Winery and ZFG Winery. Hans Kornell arrived in America in 1939 with only … Continue reading →

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An Evening in Petoskey

Posted on October 25, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We finally got around to having dinner.  We ended up at Beacon Bistro where we ate before, in fact at the same table overlooking the water and some of the highway.  We had tried for the second time to try … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon in Petoskey

Posted on October 22, 2026 by thewineraconteur

After lunch while we were still in the downtown area of Petoskey, the autumn sun was out and beating down on us.  There is a magic number of ten-thousand steps which is a mantra, and my Bride’s watch keeps track … Continue reading →

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A Morning of Shopping in Petoskey

Posted on October 19, 2026 by thewineraconteur

If you have never been up north in the lower peninsula of Michigan, you have missed a wonderful treat.  After a quick breakfast we began our traditional walk in the downtown district of Petoskey.  If you kind of use the … Continue reading →

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Up North Again

Posted on October 16, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I am finally getting ready to discuss our little getaway back in August, that my Bride always ties into my birthday, which is OK, as the celebratory season keeps getting longer.  I also don’t like announcing to the world that … Continue reading →

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After the Club Pickup

Posted on October 13, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I was just chatting a bit, a discussing some wines that I saw online, while I was at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  I tend to be a bit of talker, in case you hadn’t noticed and the … Continue reading →

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Fine Wine Source Club – October 2026

Posted on October 10, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was a pleasant trip to go visit The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and pick up the Wine Club selections that are curated by the owner and his staff.  It is always a trip to look forward to, … Continue reading →

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Working In the Cellar Again

Posted on October 7, 2026 by thewineraconteur

If you are like me, the best part of wine is tasting it and enjoying it.  I think next, I like to talk about the wines and maybe write about them as well, and hopefully you have noticed.  Next, I … Continue reading →

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Tasting of Fattoria La Gerla – Part Two

Posted on October 4, 2026 by thewineraconteur

The crowd at my designated time slot at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan was thoroughly enjoying the moment.  There were two representatives from Chicago and one locally representing Fattoria La Gerla, which is the only family-owned property in … Continue reading →

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