Category Archives: Wine

Larry Stone and Lingua Franca – Part Two

Posted on December 17, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Larry Stone, the founder of Lingua Franca, was at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan for three wine tasting sessions of his wines. “Lingua Franca” has been referred to as the universal language used to connect people of diverse … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Avni, Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, Estate Vinyard, Lingua Franca, Lynx Hill Vineyard, Maple Grove Vineyard, Mt. Pisgah, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Sisters, South-West Salem, Van Duzer Corridor, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton | Leave a comment

Larry Stone and Lingua Franca – Part One

Posted on December 14, 2025 by thewineraconteur

There was a special wine tasting event at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan with only three one-hour sessions, and it was all booked up. The tasting was hosted by Larry Stone, the founder of Lingua Franca. More about … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Avni, Bunker Hill Estate Vineyard, Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, Estate Chardonnay, Lingua Franca, Oregon, Van Duzer Corridor, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton | Leave a comment

Alpino Detroit in Corktown

Posted on December 11, 2025 by thewineraconteur

People think of my Bride and I when they want to try a restaurant off the beaten track, both in cuisine and destination. My Bride didn’t think twice about us going back to Alpino Detroit with someone that hadn’t been … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arbois vin Jaune, Domaine Rolet Pere et Fils, France, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Gewurztraminer, Italy, Jura, Pierpaolo Pecorari, Savagnin, Savagnin Blanc, Traminer Aromatico, Tre Venezie, Venezia Giulia IGT, White Traminer | Leave a comment

My Bride’s Birthday 2025

Posted on December 8, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I must admit that it was a great celebration and unfortunately this time of the year always gets hectic, and I have articles that pile up on each other, especially when I have multiple part stories. I know that she … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Five, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Chardonnay, Cremant du Jura, Domaine Jean Bourdy, France, Malbec, Merlot, Methode Traditionelle, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Port, Roberts + Rogers Winery | Leave a comment

Thanksgiving 2025

Posted on December 5, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Thanksgiving is a holiday that makes us (my Bride) totally organized and totally impressive to all that hear her accomplishments. This year, two days earlier, she had gone to the post office to mail the out-of-town gifts and the Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blue Curacao, Blumond Blue, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Chateau Haut Marbuzet, Cru Bourgeois, Cru Bourgeois Exceptional, Cru Grand Bourgeois Exceptionnels, France, Fratelli Saraceni, Glera, Italy, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Roberts + Rogers Winery, Saint-Estephe, Saraceni Wines | 2 Comments

Laurent-Perrier – Part Two

Posted on December 2, 2025 by thewineraconteur

It was quite the event at The Fine Wine Source featuring the first time in Detroit as well as in America of Constance Delaire, the Chief Oenologist and Winemaker for Laurent Perrier. There were three one-hour sessions held at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Grand Siecle, Iteration 24, Iteration 26, La Cuvee Rose, Laurent-Perrier, Laurent-Perrier Group, Montagne de Reims, Pinot Noir | 2 Comments

Laurent Perrier – Part One

Posted on November 29, 2025 by thewineraconteur

It was quite a coup and an event at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as Constance Delaire, the Chief Oenologist and Winemaker at Laurent Perrier was hosting three tasting sessions at the wine shop and then an additional … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blanc de Blancs, Brut Nature, Champagne, Chardonnay, Heritage, La Cuvee, Laurent-Perrier, Laurent-Perrier Group, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – November 2025

Posted on November 26, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We joined the wine club at The Fine Wine Source many years ago, basically two wines every month for just under thirty dollars, which is a bargain. The other bargains is that every wine I purchase is at case discount, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Beaujolais, Brand, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chenas, Chenas En Remont, Domaine Pascal Aufranc, France, Gamay, Napa Valley, No. 95, Pinot Noir, Pritchard Hill, Seance | Leave a comment

Blue Rock Winery – Part Three

Posted on November 23, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were getting close to the end of the wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan with a tasting of wines from Blue Rock Winery led by Carla Jeffries. Carla Jeffries was fascinating to talk to and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alexander Valley, Best Barrels, Black Label, Blue Rock Vineyard, Blue Rock Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Blue Rock Winery – Part Two

Posted on November 20, 2025 by thewineraconteur

The second part of a wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and the tasting was conducted by Carla Jeffries who handles liaison work with the trade and media. The name Blue Rock originates from the local … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alexander Valley, Baby Blue Red Blend, Best Barrels, Black Label, Blue Rock Winery, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Gapstone Vineyard, Malbec, Merlot, Petaluma Gap, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Syrah | Leave a comment