Category Archives: Wine

Another Night at Andiamo

Posted on February 19, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We met our son and his wife at Andiamo in West Bloomfield, one of the restaurants that is kind of half way between our two houses. This particular restaurant is rather infamous as it was the Machus Red Fox that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Italy, La Cala, Port, Porto, Portugal, Quinta da Vila Velha, Quinta das Lages, Quinta do Tua, Quinta dos Malvedos, Quinto do Vale de Malhadadas, Sardinia, Sella & Mosca, Tawny Ten Years Old, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC, W. & J. Graham's | Leave a comment

An Arrow & Branch Tasting – Part Two

Posted on February 16, 2024 by thewineraconteur

A wonderful wine tasting at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and featuring the wines of Arrow & Branch Estate Vineyard of Napa Valley. The Contursis had developed a love for Bordeaux and the wines … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arrow & Branch Estate Vineyard, Atlas Peak, Bekstoffer "Dr. Crane" Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Coombsville, Estate Vinyard, Heritage, Little Creek Vineyard, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Right Bank Blend, St. Helena, Stagecoach Vineyard | Leave a comment

Arrow & Branch Tasting – Part One

Posted on February 13, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I had a very intense morning and I was not sure if I was going to make a tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, but the Gods approved and I was able to do a tasting of wines … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arrow & Branch Estate Vineyard, Atlas Peak, Bekstoffer "Dr. Crane" Vineyard, Black Label, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Lewelling Vineyard, Merlot, Napa Valley, Right Bank Blend, Sauvignon Blanc, Stagecoach Vineyard | Leave a comment

Three Stellar Reds

Posted on February 10, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Sometimes I have to pinch myself, to make sure that I am alive and not dreaming when I go to a tasting at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. After a tasting of a group … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Castillo Ygay, Dominus Estate, Finca Ygay, Garnacha, Graciano, Gran Reserva Especial, La Plana, Marques de Murrieta, Mazuelo, Napa Valley, Napanook, Petite Verdot, Rioja Alta, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

Thinking of Summer

Posted on February 7, 2024 by thewineraconteur

As I have been shoveling snow, which is normal at this time of the year in Michigan, I am thinking of some wines that we tasted and brought home from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; when the weather … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Famille Berrouet, France, Gros Manseng, Herri Mina, Irouleguy, Jean-Claude Berrouet, Matic Wines, Petit Corbu, Petit Manseng, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon, Slovenia, Stajerska Slovenia | Leave a comment

A Birthday Lunch for My Bride’s Bestie

Posted on February 4, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We went out and celebrated one of my Bride’s best friends who is not a relative, but they are perfect together. They were in the same industry forever, and they kind of worked together in the same companies; but it … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut Rose, Chardonnay, Glera, Italy, Malbec, Malbech, Pinot Nero, Pinot Noir, Prosecco, Santa Margherita, Vino Spumante | 7 Comments

“That Smells Like Three Bottles”

Posted on February 1, 2024 by thewineraconteur

While I was doing my impromptu wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; another regular stopped in to pick up some replenishments for his home, and he just started grabbing some bottles and helping himself. He asked … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Carlos Serres, Cabernet Franc, Chateau Les Roques, Chinon, Domaine les Demoiselles de Pallus, France, Graciano, Loire Valley, Loupiac, Muscadelle, Rioja Alta, Rioja Reserva, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spain, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

An Impromptu Tasting

Posted on January 29, 2024 by thewineraconteur

One of the true joys is stopping by my local wineshop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, after getting a message about some new wines. The first wine that I tried was Domaine Gerard Doreau Monthelie 2020. Domaine Gerard … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Cote de Beaune, Day, Domaine Gerard Doreau, Dry Creek Valley, Durif, France, Grist Vineyard, Monthelie, Petite Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley, Source & Sink, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Company For Dinner

Posted on January 26, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride enjoys have company over for dinner, but there are dinners that get her crazy, like if she hasn’t ever been in the kitchen before. Certain situations get her antsy, which is alright, but I don’t want to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Cima Collina, Hilltop Ranch, Merry Edwards Winery, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County | 2 Comments

Fine Wine Source – January 2024

Posted on January 23, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I decided to go to my favorite wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, between snowfalls. We had finally got our real first shot of winter, and all I can say is “a big whoopee.” The first snow … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Caburnio, California, Chalk Hill AVA, Dove & Stone, Italy, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Sonoma County, Tenuta Monteti, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment