Tag Archives: Alexander Valley

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 →

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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 →

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Blue Rock Winery – Part One

Posted on November 17, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Another wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and it is always fun to encounter a new winery, at least to me, it was a new winery and the tasting was overseen by Carla Jeffries, who handles … Continue reading →

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And Another Round of Reds

Posted on July 13, 2025 by thewineraconteur

After the special wine tasting of Maison Trimbach at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia Michigan, we went back to the original shop and we were presented with a total of seven red wines.  I wrote about the first three, … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Hyde Park

Posted on November 10, 2021 by thewineraconteur

With Ms. Yoga in attendance, my Bride and I celebrated our wedding anniversary.  It was rather convoluted as we were trying to figure out where to dine.  Ms. Yoga was also going to meet one of her brothers where ever … Continue reading →

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Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on April 8, 2021 by thewineraconteur

It was a great wine tasting at the Fine Wine Source and it was still going strong for both The Wine Raconteur, Jr. and myself.  We had already had nine different wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux and St. Helena.  It was … Continue reading →

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A 24’th Anniversary

Posted on October 31, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Some would say, it would never happen, but it did; and actually, I think I all but proposed the first night, but that would throw the count off.  We did the entire nine yards and why not and it has … Continue reading →

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A Paprikash Dinner

Posted on March 15, 2019 by thewineraconteur

You may have noticed that when we are in Las Vegas to see the family, we are always out and about going to restaurants.  I do think that is the norm, when one goes to Vegas, though most people don’t … Continue reading →

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Birthdays at Grimaldi’s

Posted on March 5, 2019 by thewineraconteur

World travelers we will never be.  I mean we are getting better, as we can now travel for a week or so, with two suit cases checked, two over-head bags and two carry-on bags.  I am sure the Queen schleps … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 19, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Holidays, no matter how noble, are nights that we normally try to avoid eating out at restaurants.  Actually, there are so many holidays that are really family oriented, so it gives us a reason to have a big party at … Continue reading →

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