Category Archives: Wine

An Auslese and Two from Sauternes

Posted on October 11, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I was very surprised and elated after tasting six dry wines at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan when they poured three famed after dinner wines. One German and two from France. I have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Auslese, Berg Rottland, Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau de Fargues, France, Germany, Rheingau, Riesling, Rusesheim, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, VDP Grosse Lage, Weingut Carl Ehrhard | Leave a comment

An Alba, an Amarone and a SEGC

Posted on October 8, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was a great day when I stopped by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as there were some wonderful wines being poured. It is now the only way to shop for wines and the selection is always great, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amarone della Valpolicella, Apassimento, Azienda Agricola Commendatore G.B. Burlotto, Cabernet Franc, Chateau La Confession, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Dolcetto, Dolcetto D'Alba, France, G.B. Burlotto, Italy, Jean-Philippe Janouiex Domaines, Merlot, Piedmont, Rondinella, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Valpolicella, Villa Ca'Vendri, Ville di Antane | Leave a comment

Lignier-Michelot and Clos du Val

Posted on October 5, 2024 by thewineraconteur

In case you think that I didn’t have any wine tastings while I was celebrating turning seventy, I did, and will take three articles for the nine wines that I had at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Bourgogne Blanc, Bourgogne Rouge, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Clos du Val, Cuvee Axelle, Domaine Lignier-Michelot, France, Goelet Wine Estates, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

My Seventieth Birthday

Posted on October 2, 2024 by thewineraconteur

As I have been told over the years “It is better to be seen, than viewed.” I heartily agree and though the brain may not agree, the body does feel the years at times. There is not much that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arneis, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Chateau Cheval Blanc, France, Italy, Merlot, Piedmont, Premier Grand Cru Classe - A, Roero DOCG, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Terre da Vino, Villata, Vite Colte | 2 Comments

Tom Jones at Caesar’s Windsor

Posted on September 29, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I am of the age when Tom Jones entertained and the women used to run up to the stage and throw their thongs or panties at him, which I might add wasn’t seen on his television show. On our way … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Canada, Chardonnay, Colio Estate Wines, Ontario | 2 Comments

Dinner Overlooking Riverside Park

Posted on September 26, 2024 by thewineraconteur

People are always writing to me “what is your favorite wine” and I always respond that it depends on the moment. While I was celebrating my Birthday Week/Month we were the surprise recipients of a couple of tickets to go … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Canada, La Mancha, Melange International, Pelee Island Winery, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Spain, Toro Bravo, Verdejo, Wines and Company | Leave a comment

Aventura

Posted on September 23, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I am like a little kid, especially for birthday celebrations, and my Bride pampers me, because she knows that there is truth when I tease her that she is a creature of habit, as we would probably only go to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Albarino, Fento Wines, Galicia, Granja Nuestra, Las Lindes de Remelluri, Rias Baixas, Rioja, Rioja Alavesa, Senora de Remellluri, Spain, Tempranillo, Valle del Saines, Vinedos de Labastida | Leave a comment

A Taste of Monterey – Fall 2024

Posted on September 20, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Sometimes it pays to ask, like back on 10 February 2003 when we were walking around Cannery Row, but a nice pristine version, compared to the writings of John Steinbeck. I got carried away, but we had eaten at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arroyo Seco, Bernardus Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Lepe Cellars, Mesa Del Sol, Monterey, Petit Verdot, San Antonio Valley AVA, Syrah | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – September 2024

Posted on September 17, 2024 by thewineraconteur

By the time that you read this article about the wine club selections at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, I will have hit another milestone and another decade as I will now be in my Seventies. Someone told … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ancient Lakes of Columbia AVA, Badiolo, Canaiolo, Chianti DOCG, Ciliegiolo, Colorino, Columbia Valley, Italy, Lip Out, Mammolo, Riesling, Sangiovese, Tomé Group of Brands, Tomebrands, Trambusti, Washington | Leave a comment

Echo, Chateau Lynch-Bages and Blanc

Posted on September 14, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We were coming up to the second half of the wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan with the special host Pierre Louis Araud of Famille JM Cazes. We were going to enjoy Echo de Lynch-Bages, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blanc de Lynch-Bages, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Lynch-Bages, Echo de Lynch-Bages, Famille JM Cazes, France, Haut-Bages Averous, Medoc, Merlot, Muscadelle, Pauillac, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment