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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

The Last Three Wines from the Korbin Kameron Tasting

Posted on January 6, 2025 by thewineraconteur

This last sponsored tasting for the year at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan featured Korbin Ming who also brought a library wine from Moonridge Vineyards to taste alongside his current offering, plus a dessert wine. It couldn’t get … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Korbin Kameron, Late Harvest, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sonoma County, Sweet Isla | Leave a comment

Three Single Varietals from Korbin Kameron

Posted on January 3, 2025 by thewineraconteur

The next three wines that Korbin Ming poured from his Korbin Kameron wines were varietal grapes usually thought of as blending grapes, while we were at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. These three grapes are now being seen … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Korbin Kameron, Malbec, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment

Korbin Ming Pours More Korbin Kameron Wines

Posted on December 31, 2024 by thewineraconteur

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 →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cuvee Kristin, Korbin Kameron, Malbec, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Petit Verdot, Proprietary Red Wine, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Korbin Ming Hosts Korbin Kameron Wines

Posted on December 28, 2024 by thewineraconteur

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 →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Korbin Kameron, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Mount Veeder, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club-December 2024 Selections

Posted on December 25, 2024 by thewineraconteur

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 →

Posted in Wine | 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 | Leave a comment

The Final Reds from the Ixsir Winery Tasting

Posted on December 22, 2024 by thewineraconteur

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 →

Posted in Wine | 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 | Leave a comment

Two More Wines from Ixsir Winery

Posted on December 19, 2024 by thewineraconteur

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 →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Altitudes Red, Basbina, Batroun, Bechouat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Caladoc, Cinsault, Halwa, Ibeil, Ixsir Winery, Jezzine, Kfifane, Lebanon, Mourvedre, Syrah, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

Kelleen Hubbs and Ixsir Winery

Posted on December 16, 2024 by thewineraconteur

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 →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Altitudes White, Batroun, Chardonnay, EL Ixsir White, Ixsir Winery, Kab Elias, Lebanon, Muscat, Niha, Obaideh, Viognier | Leave a comment

Celani Family Estates Cabs

Posted on December 13, 2024 by thewineraconteur

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 →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ardore, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Celani Family Wines, Coombsville, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, The Family | 3 Comments

The Fine Wine Source and a Visit by Tom Celani

Posted on December 10, 2024 by thewineraconteur

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 →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Celani Family Wines, Chardonnay, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Proprietary Red Wine, Red Wine, Robusto, Tenacious | Leave a comment