Category Archives: Wine

Tricky Rules

Posted on February 24, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I am going to discuss two more wines that I tried at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I say “tricky rules,” because it sounds like the two wines should be on either side of the river in Bordeaux, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Superior, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Grand Francais Grand Cuvee, Chateau Tour du Pas, France, Merlot, Saint-Emilion, Saint-Georges-Saint-Emilion | 2 Comments

Two from the Continent

Posted on February 22, 2018 by thewineraconteur

There I was trying some new wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia and I was just amazed at the range of wines that were being offered. With the use of the Coravin system the wines poured were all … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Barolo, Bodegas Eguren Reinares, Castilla La Mancha, Castilla VT, Eguren Ugarte, Italy, Monchiero Roche di Castiglione Falleto, Monchiero Vini, Nebbiolo, Spain, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

Two French Wines

Posted on February 20, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I thought I would stop by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia to really give the shop a once over, but I was wrong. After they gave me a glass and started using the Coravin opener, I was all ears … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Cecile Trembley, Cote de Nuits, Domaine de Pellehaut, France, Gascon, Harmonie de Gascogne Rouge, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, Merlot, Morey-Saint-Denis, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Tannat, Tres Girard | Leave a comment

A Quick Stop?

Posted on February 18, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I had some errands to take care of, as it has been a hectic couple of weeks and I thought I would stop by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia to take a look around. I immediately greeted the owner … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brut, Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon, Macon-Milly-Lamartine, Maconnaise, Montaudon, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Reims | Leave a comment

February Birthdays 2018

Posted on February 16, 2018 by thewineraconteur

As is our usual thing we all get together one day in the month to celebrate all the birthdays of that month. This one was kind of touch and go, as it seems that Winter has lately been tormenting us … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeleza Beltza, California, Cambiata, Canada, Chardonnay, Harriague, Laumann Family Estate Wines, Maidiran, Monterey, Niagara River VQA, Ontario, Reif Estate Winery, Rocosa Loma Vineyard, Tannat | 6 Comments

Denouement

Posted on February 14, 2018 by thewineraconteur

The reason for the “Blow -out Wine Tasting” is that D. Vine Fine Wines is giving up their location, because of the increase in the rent. He is looking for a new location, so he decided to fete his customers … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blackbird Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Merlot, Napa Valley, Paramour | 5 Comments

Two Enjoyable Reds

Posted on February 12, 2018 by thewineraconteur

We were getting to the end of the evening and there were still more wines to taste at D. Vine Fine Wines. I really had no problem, getting a new education on the last two wines and eagerly waiting to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Adobe Road Winery, Bodegas Roda, California, Dry Creek Valley, Famighetti Vineyard, Haro, Kemp Vineyard, Rioja Reserva, Roda I, Spain, Tempranillo, Zinfandel | 4 Comments

Never Be Hasty

Posted on February 10, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I was getting ready to try the third and fourth wines at a tasting at D. Vine Fine Wines in Livonia, Michigan. I was looking at the sheet and I saw one wine that I had just tried a couple … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Abouridu, Areni Noir, Arenie, Armigne, Barbera, Bastardo, Brancalleo, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmenere, Clos Pepe Vineyard, Dolcetto, France, IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, Languedoc, Loring Wine Company, Malbec, Mas de Daumas Gassac, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Plavac Mali, Saperavi, Souzan, Sta. Rita Hills, Tannat, Tchekapesi, Tchkaveri | 3 Comments

A Blow-out Tasting

Posted on February 8, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I received a rather cryptic email telling me that there would be a blow-out tasting at D. Vine Fine Wines in Livonia, and I was free, so my curiosity got the best of me. I got there a bit early, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Apriori, California, Chardonnay, Farella Vineyard, Michael Mara Vineyard, Morgan Lee Vineyard, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Coast, Young Inglewood, Yount Mill Vineyard | Leave a comment

Two Single Vineyards

Posted on February 2, 2018 by thewineraconteur

There I was enjoying a wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and being regaled with charming banter from Brian Loring the owner of Loring Wine Company. I think some of us were mildly amused from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Green Valley, Loring Wine Company, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Rosella's Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sonoma County | Leave a comment