Category Archives: Wine

Christmas Dinner With TWR, Jr. – Part Two

Posted on January 10, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We always have a wonderful time with The Wine Raconteur, Jr. and his Bride and family. We were also glad that we didn’t have to postpone this dinner, because it was before my operation and I presumed that my diet … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alter Ego de Chateau Palmer, Black Queen, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chateau Lumiere, Chateau Palmer, Chazz, France, Furiya Winery, Histoire, Japan, Margaux, Merlot, San Joaquim Wine Company, Yamanashi Prefecture | 4 Comments

Christmas Dinner With TWR, Jr. – Part One

Posted on January 7, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Just so that I can keep some of my narratives in sequence, we had a couple of dinners scheduled, before the side trip to the emergency room and before we knew that I was going to have another procedure. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Rose, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau La Gabarre, Chateau Peillon-Claveries Dubourg, France, Galgon, Merlot, Muscadelle, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment

New Year’s Day 2026

Posted on January 4, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I realize that my holiday narrative has been a bit down, as we didn’t partake of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or a New Year’s Eve dinner, though I have still other nights of wine to relay, prior to my surgery. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, San Saba Vineyard, Swan/828, Wrath Estate Winery | 6 Comments

Christmas 2025

Posted on December 29, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Normally at this time of the year, I write about the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners that we attend, and we usually just take a turkey or her famous Caesar Salad, and of course bottles of wine. Everything was … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American Champagne, Brut, California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Domaine Gilles Noblet, E&J Gallo, France, La Collonge, Maconnaise, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pouilly-Fuisse, William Wycliff Winery | 3 Comments

Fine Wine Source Club – December 2025

Posted on December 23, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I went back to my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan the next day after the Lingua Franca tasting, as the shop was wall to wall people with those leaving the tasting and making purchases, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignane, Contra Costa County AVA, Faux Pas, France, IGP Pays de l'Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, Lingua Franca, Mas de Daumas Gassac, Mataro, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Rose Frizant, Thre Wine Company, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Larry Stone and Lingua Franca – Part Three

Posted on December 20, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were coming up to the end of the special wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Larry Stone was very informative and unfortunately, he had only an hour per session to talk about his wines. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, Lingua Franca, Mimi's Mind, Oregon, Pinot Noir, The Plow, Tongue 'N Cheek, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton | 4 Comments

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