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About thewineraconteur

A non-technical wine writer, who enjoys the moment with the wine, as much as the wine. Twitter.com/WineRaconteur Instagram/thewineraconteur Facebook/ The Wine Raconteur

Two Distinct Chardonnays

Posted on February 16, 2020 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I were killing some time at The Fine Wine Source after the tasting with Tom Celani, as we were waiting for Tom to autograph the bottles.  We wandered over to another tasting area and tried some other … Continue reading →

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Celani Cab and Ardore

Posted on February 14, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I was standing next to Tom Celani and tasting his wines at The Fine Wine Source and God must have been smiling upon at that moment.  The heavens were aligned and it was a delightful moment.  The wine tastings at … Continue reading →

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Robusto and Tenacious

Posted on February 12, 2020 by thewineraconteur

There was a Celani Family Vineyards tasting that I was going to at The Fine Wine Source and I even wanted my Bride to come, even though it could be a dangerous trip.  I think everyone puts up with me, … Continue reading →

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Ninety-four

Posted on February 10, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I have had the great pleasure to have a Mother-in-Law that is the antithesis to the creatures that have been portrayed on the stage, film, radio and television.  I am sure that some may be envious, but she is just … Continue reading →

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From Mendoza to Burgundy

Posted on February 8, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Some days the tastings at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan just never end, and I am not one to complain.  I had just finished fourteen wines from Korbin Kameron and I was directed over to try a couple … Continue reading →

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Korbin Kameron Estate Red Blends

Posted on February 6, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Imagine having enjoyed ten wines from Korbin Kameron and knowing that there are still four more bottles to try while I was at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  Well, we already had discovered that Mitchell and Jenny Ming … Continue reading →

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Korbin Kameron Merlots and Cabs

Posted on February 4, 2020 by thewineraconteur

A nice afternoon of wine tasting with Korbin Ming of Korbin Kameron Vineyards and Moonridge Vineyards at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  I have had the good fortune to have tried and bought some … Continue reading →

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A Tasting With Korbin Ming

Posted on February 2, 2020 by thewineraconteur

A little while ago, I had the good fortune to do a tasting with Korbin Ming of Korbin Kameron Vineyard at The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, my go-to wine shop.  Mitchell Ming first started drinking California wines in the … Continue reading →

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Mesa Del Sol Syrah

Posted on January 31, 2020 by thewineraconteur

The last of the three wines that I received from “A Taste of Monterey” is from Mesa Del Sol and this is the third wine that I have received from this winery.  Years ago, when we discovered this wine club … Continue reading →

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Scott Family Estate Pinot Noir

Posted on January 29, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I never get an advance notice on what wines we are to expect from “A Taste of Monterey” a wine club that we joined years ago, on our first trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea.  I realize that most people just refer to … Continue reading →

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