Tag Archives: Arneis

The Wines of Piedmont – Part Two

Posted on July 22, 2025 by thewineraconteur

There were fifteen wines to be tasted from the Piedmont region at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and we will look at the next three wines.  I had a bonus, as The Wine Raconteur, Jr. and his Bride … Continue reading →

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My Seventieth Birthday

Posted on October 2, 2024 by thewineraconteur

As I have been told over the years “It is better to be seen, than viewed.”  I heartily agree and though the brain may not agree, the body does feel the years at times.  There is not much that I … Continue reading →

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Three More Italian Wines During the Tasting

Posted on June 8, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure to go to any wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  The tasting was centered on the wines of Bibi Graetz, but I had a chance to try three other wines from … Continue reading →

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It Was Thirty-One Years Ago

Posted on April 24, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I met thirty-one years ago, and I may have ambushed her about the date, as she was just waking up.  Even though we are retired, she has volunteered to help her sister, who just acquired the company … Continue reading →

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Fine Wine Source Club Selections for November 2023

Posted on November 15, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I went into The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to pick up the November wine club selections.  I always look forward to the choices, because with the myriad of wines that are on the market, I have to trust … Continue reading →

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Saint Patrick’s Day 2023

Posted on April 14, 2023 by thewineraconteur

One of these days, I may actually get my blog into real time, at the moment I will be happy when I have my blog and Instagram on real time, that may be more doable.  We had an extremely busy … Continue reading →

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Damilano, Thomas Cuni and a Tasting

Posted on March 21, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The old expression that there is no place like home, is so true, especially after holidays and I stopped at my kind of home away from home, that is The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It was an extremely … Continue reading →

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An Arneis and a Turbiana

Posted on July 3, 2021 by thewineraconteur

All the years that I was in retail, I enjoyed the customer relationships and I think that is why I really like my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source.  When I walk in, they all know me by name … Continue reading →

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