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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

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

The First Three Rieslings from Maison Trimbach

Posted on June 28, 2025 by thewineraconteur

A totally different wine tasting was held at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It was a much more structured tasting with guests arriving for three different time slots and delightful small plates and shareables catered by Vertical Detroit. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alsace, France, Maison Trimbach, Riesling, Riesling Reserve, Vielles Vignes | Leave a comment

A Tasting with Anne Trimbach

Posted on June 25, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We attended a special tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as Maison Trimbach, one of the oldest wineries of Alsace is preparing for next year’s anniversary as they will be in their 400th year. Maison Trimbach, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alsace, France, Maison Trimbach, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Reserve | 3 Comments

Fine Wine Source Club – June 2025

Posted on June 22, 2025 by thewineraconteur

One of my favorite monthly activities is to stop at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and pick up the wine club selections. The club selections, just like every other wine in the store has been curated by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Adelsheim Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Italy, Lazio IGT, Merlot, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Ronci Valley, Rose of Pinot Noir, Rosso di Ne, Tenuta Ronci, Willamette Valley | Leave a comment

Our Last Night With the Graduates

Posted on June 19, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We finally got together with My Favorite Daughter and her family, and we were going to start by an annual tradition, and bowl a couple of games, but there was major tournament and there were no open lanes for rank … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Charmat Method, Cinsault, Diving into Hampton Water, France, Gambino Cuvee, Gerard Bertrand, Grenache, GV Liquid Group, Hampton Water, Italy, Languedoc, Mourvedre, Prosecco, Syrah, Tommaso Gambino | 2 Comments

We Got Our Fix of Foie Gras

Posted on June 16, 2025 by thewineraconteur

The next day after the graduation ceremony, we talked about getting together for dinner, and my Bride thought that it would be an all-day affair, and I said that they were out having a good time, and they would barely … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 5 Puttonyos, Alban Vineyards, California, Central Coast, Chiles Valley, Dessert Wine, Furmint, Harslevelu, Hungary, Muscat, Napa Valley, Obershulte Vineyard, Petite Sirah, Robert Biale Vineyards, Royal Tokaji, The Royal Tokaji Wine Company, Tokaji Aszu, Viognier | Leave a comment

Two Graduates in Las Vegas 2025

Posted on June 13, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Out of our eight grandchildren, number sixth and seventh were graduating from High School in Las Vegas. So, we made a trip to see them graduate. Our daughter was all excited and she told us, just to meet them before … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Argentina, Bodega Luigi Bosca, Lujan de Cuyo, Malbec, Mendoza, Valle de Uco | Leave a comment