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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

Korbin Kameron at The Fine Wine Source 2026 – Part Two

Posted on August 26, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was a very festive day at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan with Korbin Ming, the winemaker at Korbin Kameron as he was pouring his Mount Veeder wines from his Moonridge Vineyard straddling Sonoma County and Napa Valley. … Continue reading →

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

Korbin Kameron at The Fine Wine Source 2026 – Part One

Posted on August 23, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It is a tradition at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan that as the proprietor Jim Lutfy celebrates his birthday, Korbin Ming of Korbin Kameron flies in to celebrate the event, as well as introducing his new wines and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alder Springs Vineyard, California, Carmel Valley, Chardonnay, Korbin Kameron, Massa Vineyard, Mendocino County, Moonbeam, Moonridge Vineyards | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – August 2026

Posted on August 20, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Every month, for sure, I stop at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to pick up the two club selections. There is always a wine from the Old World and one representing the New World, plus additional advantages for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Celani Family Wines, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Howell Mountain, Merlot, Mourvedre, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Passion Terroirs, Pont du Rhone, Red Wine Blend, Roberts + Rogers Winery, Rose, St. Helena, Syrah, Vincenza | 3 Comments

A Visit to the Michigan Heroes Museum

Posted on August 17, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We both like museums and history, not to mention meals with wine. My Bride has mentioned the museum often to one of her friends and off we went to Frankenmuth, Michigan for a nice day trip. We have covered Frankenmuth, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blanc, Bodegas Ego, Coteaux du Giennois, Cuvee Alice Berthier, France, Goru-Organic, Goru-Verde, Jumilla, Loire, Mary Taylor Wine, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Sauvignon Blanc, Spain | Leave a comment

Brunch at RH

Posted on August 14, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I had originally heard about eating at RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) and we tried at the location in Tivoli Village, the last time we were in Las Vegas. When we walked into that location and asked about the restaurant, they … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bisol Desiderio & Figli, Bisol Desiderio Jeio Prosecco, Brut Rose, Charmat Method, Cremant D'Alsace, Glera, Italy, Maison Pierre Sparr, Pinot Noir, Prosecco, Veneto | Leave a comment

More Wines at My Dinner Club

Posted on August 11, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I belong to a dinner club that began in the late 1800s, the date is questioned because it began and then reorganized in another year. In the early years, the members were the titans of industry and retail in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, California, Emmolo Wines, Estate Collection, Merlot, Napa, Oak Knoll, Pinot Noir, Portugal, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Russian River Valley, Silk & Spice, Sogrape Vinhos, Sonoma County, Syrah, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Wagner Family of Wine | Leave a comment

MI.MOSA

Posted on August 8, 2026 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I like to walk for exercise and just for some quiet time together. So far, we have not solved any of the world’s problems, but it does give us a chance to get our “steps” in. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American Champagne, Brut, California, California Champagne, California Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Cinsault, Cote des Roses, E&J Gallo, France, Gerard Bertrand, Grenache, Languedoc, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Syrah, William Wycliff Winery | 5 Comments

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