Category Archives: Wine

A Return Visit to the Carriage House

Posted on September 15, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While on Mackinac Island as we were walking down the main street, we (?) periodically had to stop and shop and buy gifts. Thankfully, I talked her out of buying the mandatory fudge and caramel corn purchases as it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Asti, Honey Bubbles, Italy, Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains, Muscat Canelli, Muscat of Alexandria, Sparkling Moscato, Veneto | 5 Comments

A Start of a Month of Birthday Celebrations

Posted on September 12, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We have had a strange year, and the year is not over yet, but my Bride decided that I needed to have some getaway time, so we went to the northern part of the lower peninsula of the State of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Battuello Vineyards, California, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, St. Helena | Leave a comment

Spanish Wine Event – Part Four

Posted on September 9, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were now down to the last three wines for the Spanish Wine Event at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Of course, it is almost with bated breath, as we were all looking forward to these wines and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Alto Moncayo, Campo de Borja, Garnacha, Grenache, Haro, Malvasia, Mazuelo, R Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia, Remirez de Genuza, Reserva, Rioja, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta, Spain, Tempranillo, Vina Tondonia, Viura | 2 Comments

Spanish Wine Event – Part Three

Posted on September 6, 2025 by thewineraconteur

The wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan was getting plenty of attention about the Spanish wines being offered, including a twenty-one and a twenty-five-year-old wines being poured. We started the next part of the tasting … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Urbina, Cuzcurrita del Rio Tiron, Dominio de Pingus, Graciano, Gran Reserva Especial, Grenache, Mazuelo, PSI, Ribera Del Duero, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Seleccion, Spain, Tempranillo, Tinta del Pais, Tinto Fino, Vale de Angel vineyard | Leave a comment

Spanish Wine Event – Part Two

Posted on September 3, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I must say that when The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan has a special tasting event for its club members, it is one not to be missed. I have to admit that I have always had a soft spot … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Abadia Real, Bodegas Avelino Vegas, Bodegas Eguren, Carignan, Castilla La Mancha, Crianza, CVNE Cune, Garduno, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Gran Reserva, Mazuelo, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Rose, San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Sierra Cantabria, Spain, Tempranillo, Tinta de Toro, Tinto Fino | 5 Comments

Spanish Wine Event – Part One

Posted on August 31, 2025 by thewineraconteur

The Fine Wine Event in Livonia, Michigan offered to its Wine Club members an invitation to a tasting of Spanish wines, including one from 2000. We started the tasting off with Bodegas Agro de Bazan Granbazan Etiqueta Verde Albarino Salnés … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Albarino, Bodegas Agro de Bazan, Crianza, Crianzo Blanco, Etiqueta Ambar, Etiqueta Verde, Granbazan, Macabeo, Malvasia, R Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia, Rias Baixas, Rioja, Spain, Val do Salnes, Vina Gravonia, Viura | 3 Comments

Fine Wine Source Club Selections – August 2025

Posted on August 28, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I am almost late getting this article about the wine club selections from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; or as my Bride calls it, my home away from home, of course I thinks she tends to exaggerate. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricole Colognole, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chianti Rufina, Italy, Le Lastre, Merlot, Napa Valley, Rosso, Rutherford, Sangiovese, Sequoia Grove, Syrah, Tonella Ranch Vineyard, Toscana IGT, Turley Wine Cellars, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Korbin Ming Pours Korbin Kameron – Part Five

Posted on August 25, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were coming up to the end of the tasting of Korbin Kameron wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The winery was planted in 2000, and estate straddles the ridge of Mount Veeder, with part of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Korbin Kameron, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | Leave a comment

Korbin Ming Pours Korbin Kameron – Part Four

Posted on August 22, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Korbin Ming hosted another wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I have been watching the reconstruction of the winery after the Tubbs Fire in 2018, in which they lost buildings, homes and part of the vineyard … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Korbin Kameron, Malbec, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment

Korbin Ming Pours Korbin Kameron – Part Three

Posted on August 19, 2025 by thewineraconteur

It is always a great time to attend a wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; and even greater time when Korbin Ming, the General Manager of Korbin Kameron is there. Especially since Mitch Ming named his … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cuvée Kristin, Korbin Kameron, Malbec, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Petit Verdot, Proprietary Red Wine, Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma Valley | 2 Comments