Category Archives: Wine

The Four Vagabonds

Posted on May 25, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We found ourselves at the historic Dearborn Inn, which just recently reopened after about a two-year renovation.  Some say that it is the first airport hotel in America, as right across the street Henry Ford had a private airport and … Continue reading →

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Chicane

Posted on May 22, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were recently invited by some friends to go to a new restaurant, Chicane in the Old Village in Plymouth, Michigan.  They did a magnificent job renovating a restaurant that I haven’t been to, for at least thirty years ago … Continue reading →

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Fine Wine Source Club Selection – May 2025

Posted on May 19, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Some days, I venture into The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan just to pick up the monthly club selections.  The two wines arrive at just under thirty dollars and are curated by the owner and his staff, and I … Continue reading →

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Another Three Tastings in the Next Room

Posted on May 16, 2025 by thewineraconteur

This last wine tasting was one for the books at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as the selection just kept coming.   When all of the wines are curated by the owner and his staff, there never is a … Continue reading →

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Another Wine Tasting in the Next Room

Posted on May 13, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I had just finished a wine tasting with Podere Ciana at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan while in the new addition, I walked into the original part of the shop and another wine tasting was being offered, hosted … Continue reading →

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Semifonte, Le Diacce and Gran Selezione from Podere Ciona

Posted on May 10, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were getting ready to taste the last three wines from Podere Ciona at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  Lorenzo and Jennifer Gatteschi were conducting the tasting and the crowd were all waiting for these wines. The first … Continue reading →

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Lorenzo and Jennifer Gatteschi of Poderi Ciona

Posted on May 7, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I attended another wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and the tasting was conducted by Lorenzo and Jennifer Gatteschi of Podere Ciona from Gaiole in Chianti.  I was reading the history of the winery on their … Continue reading →

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Easter 2025

Posted on May 1, 2025 by thewineraconteur

For years, I have written about the large family gatherings we would have for holidays and birthdays.  It gradually became that way, as my Bride, before we met, was the daughter that was always cooking with her mother for events, … Continue reading →

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Bordeaux Wine Tasting – Part Four

Posted on April 27, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were coming up to the end of the Bordeaux Wine Tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, as I looked at the printout furnished for the tasting.  As I always count the wine selections to figure  out … Continue reading →

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Bordeaux Wine Tasting – Part Three

Posted on April 24, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While we were all enjoying another fine wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan the crowds as always grow, even though we are supposed to block our times, that tends to get a little loose, as those … Continue reading →

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