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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

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

Dinner and then Overnight at the Hospital

Posted on July 6, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I don’t want anyone to think that the two subjects in the title were a cause and an effect. Actually, I had an appointment at a Sleep Clinic at a huge hospital campus that I believe was in Ann Arbor … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged California, El Dorado County, Haut Roche & Vigne Cellars, Sierra Vista Vineyards, Summit Legacy Blanc | Leave a comment

Father’s Day and Again

Posted on July 3, 2026 by thewineraconteur

This year, because of scheduling dates, I actually got to celebrate Father’s Day, two days in a row. The first day was at a restaurant that coincided with a joint Father’s Day and a birthday. The second day, my Bride … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Casa Vinicola Zonin SPA, Famiglia Zonin, Italy, Korbin Kameron, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Napa Valley, Oakville, Opus One, Prosecco, Red Wine, Robert Mondavi, Semillon, To Kalen Vineyard | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – June 2025

Posted on June 30, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I have had so much wine to write about that I barely got this article under the wire. It is the last club that we belong to, and The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan does a great job in … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Aglianica del Vulture DOC, Basilicata, Bricks & Roses, Cabernet Franc, California, Carignane, Casa Vinicola D'Angelo, Chateau Beausejour, D'Angelo, Famille Dupuy, Grenache, Italy, Klinker Brick Winery, Lodi-Mokelumne River, Merlot, Mourvedre, Puisseguin-Saint-Emilion, Rose, Syrah | Leave a comment

A Different Wine Tasting – Part Seven

Posted on June 27, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We finally loaded up our plates of food and to sit at a table to relax and discuss the wines that we had tasted at Our Lady of Redemption Melchite Catholic Church sponsored by The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Barsac, Chateau Coutet, Chateau Doisey-Vedrines, Chateau Les Roques, France, Loupiac, Muscadelle, Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | 2 Comments

A Different Wine Tasting – Part Six

Posted on June 24, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We were still at the fundraiser at Our Lady of Redemption Melchite Catholic Church sponsored by The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan. While I was stopping everywhere to talk shop, my Bride was going around and taking photos and … Continue reading →

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

A Different Wine Tasting – Part Five

Posted on June 21, 2026 by thewineraconteur

While we were still noshing and schmoozing at a fund raiser at Our Lady of Redemption Melchite Catholic Church, sponsored by The Fine Wine Source, I was able to watch my Bride have fun. At normal wine tastings, she is … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chateau Beausejour, Chenas, Chenas En Remont, Crozes Hermitage, Domaine Pascal Aufranc, Famille Dupuy, France, Gamay, J. Denuziere, Merlot, Puisseguin-Saint-Emilion, Rhone Valley, Syrah | Leave a comment