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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

The DIA and Chartreuse – Part Two

Posted on August 5, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was an enjoyable afternoon heading into the evening as we were now in the historic Park Shelton Hotel, and our Daughter-in-Law was in awe of the majesty of the Old-World charm of the lobby. I had to smile, because … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Amontillado, Barbera, Barbera D'Alba, Bodegas Cesar Florida, Chipiona, Cruz del Mar, G.D. Vajra, Italy, Jerez, Palomino Fino, Spain | Leave a comment

The DIA and Chartreuse – Part One

Posted on August 2, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We go to museums often, sometimes just so that she can get her “steps” in, but the exhibits are always worth seeing. My Bride recently found out that our daughter-in-law hadn’t been to the DIA, since maybe a grade school … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Avinyou Caves, Babich Wines, Bergerac Blanc, Brut Reserva, Can Fontanals Estate, Cava, Chateau Belingard, France, Macabeo, Marlborough, Methode Traditionelle, Muscadelle, New Zealand, Parellada, Penedes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spain, Xarel-lo | Leave a comment

Sparkling and Rosé Tasting – Part Four

Posted on July 30, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was getting to the end of the wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, and since The Wine Raconteur, Jr. was there with his Bride, it was fun watching them decide on which wines to get, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bricks & Roses, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Rose, California, Carignane, Chateau de Montgueret, France, Grenache, Klinker Brick Winery, Le Petite Saint Louis, Lodi-Mokelumne River, Loire Valley, Mourvedre, Rose, Rose D'Anjou, Syrah, Turley Wine Cellars, White Zinfandel, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Sparkling and Rosé Tasting – Part Three

Posted on July 27, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was quite a lively tasting event at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I had got to the tasting early and was looking for a good place to put my hat, when I ran into The Wine Raconteur, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chateau Gassier, Chateau Mourgues du Gres, Cinsault, Costieres du Gard, Cotes de Provence, Fleur d'Eglantine, France, Grenache Noir, Italy, Mourvedre, Podere Ciona, Rose, Sangiovese, Syrah, Toscana IGT, Vermentino | Leave a comment

Sparkling and Rosé Tasting – Part Two

Posted on July 24, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I was in the midst of a wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and it was even more fun, because unbeknownst to me The Wine Raconteur, Jr. was there with his wife. We were still in … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged 1911 Grand Cru, Bouzy, Brut, Chalky, Champagne, Champagne Andre Clouet, Chardonnay, Collection 246, Cotes de Blanc, Louis Roederer, Montagne de Reims, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Un jour de 1911, Valee de la Marne | Leave a comment

Sparkling and Rosé Tasting – Part One

Posted on July 21, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I recently did a tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and I got there early, and I wandered into the tasting room, and I ran into The Wine Raconteur, Jr. and his Bride, a bonus for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brut, Cabernet Franc, California, California Sparkling Wine, Champagne J M Gobillard et Fils, Chardonnay, Cremant de Loire, Domaine de la Treille, France, Hautvillers, Loire Valley, Methode Champenoise, Paula Kornell Wines, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Rose, Thibaut Henrion | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – July 2026

Posted on July 18, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It is that time of the month to pick up the curated club selected wines from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I know that sometimes it seems like I live there, but I promise you that I don’t, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Albarino, Aureliana, California, Chateau Ducasse, Cortese, France, Gavi, Graves, Italy, Klinker Brick Winery, Lodi-Mokelumne River, Piedmont, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Terre da Vino, Vite Colte | Leave a comment

Lunch at Arta’s Italian

Posted on July 15, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We finally were able to meet up with The Caller and his charming wife. Once again, we met up at Arta’s Italian Restaurant in Brighton, Michigan as it is about halfway between our two houses. The surprising thing is that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 5 Year Old Medium Rich, AVA Grace Vineyards, Blandy's, Boal, Bual, California, Gattinari, Italy, Madeira, Madeira Wine Association, Madeira Wine Company, Malvasia Fina, Nebbiolo, Portugal, Rose, Spanna, The Wine Group, Travaglini Gattanri | Leave a comment

What Have We Found

Posted on July 12, 2026 by thewineraconteur

One of the joys(?) of retirement, is that you get to start rummaging through the stuff you have acquired. I guess you can call us hoarders to a degree, but the older children of the Greatest Generation learned that our … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Bouchard Pere & Fils, Cote de Nuits, France, Gevrey-Chambertin, Group La Vigie, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

Lunch and Cars

Posted on July 9, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Lunch and cars are a perfect combination for Detroit, especially for those that remember Detroit as the Car Capital of the World. We were going to see a private car and other collections that is only open to the public … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Bonanza Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 9, California, Wagner Family of Wine | Leave a comment