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The Fine Wine Source Club – September 2025

Posted on September 27, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Now in the midst of my monthlong birthday celebration we also picked up our monthly club wines from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and we did have some wine tastings during the month as well and I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amador County, Awatere Valley, Barbera, Barbera D'Alba, Brookby Hill Vineyard, California, David Clouston, Italy, La Bioca, Langhe, Marlborough, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, Spelletich Cellars, Spelletich Family Wine Company, Tua Tua, Wairau Valley, Zabalda, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

The Wines of Piedmont – Part Four

Posted on July 29, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While I was having this wonderful wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It was a pleasure hearing our moderator asking The Wine Raconteur Jr.’s Bride her opinion on the wines as we were going. I find … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Terra da Vino, Azienda Agricola Tintero, Barbaresco, Barbaresco DOCG, Barbera, Barbera D'Alba, Italy, La Bioca, La Casa in Collina, Langhe, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Vite Colte, Zabalda | 3 Comments

The Wines of Piedmont – Part Three

Posted on July 25, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were getting to the half-way point of fifteen Piedmontese wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and not only were the two Raconteurs having fun, but so were all the other patrons that were coming in for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Angelo Nego, Barbera, Barbera d'Asti DOCG, Barbera del Monferrato DOC, Barbero d"Asti Superiore DOCG, Cari, Carola, Daje Mach, Ercole, Fra Germano, Italy, La Bioca, La Lune e I Falo, Langhe, Pelaverga, Pelaverga Piccolo, Piedmont, Taddone, Terre da Vino, Verduno Pelaverga DOC, Vite Colte | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Allessandro Rivetto, Arneis, Barbera, Colli Tortonesi, Derthona Timorasso, Fabio Oberto, Italy, La Collina di Dioniso, Langhe, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Roero DOCG, Rosso, Terre da Vino, Timorasso, Vite Colte | Leave a comment

The Fine Wine Source Club – February 2025

Posted on February 17, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Over the years, my Bride and I have joined several local wine clubs and we now just maintain our membership at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and for thirty dollars a month, it is well worth the investment, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Barbaresco, Barbera, Bastardo, Calaveras County, California, Deugnano dei Barbi, Forlorn Hope, Italy, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Queen of the Sierra, Rorick Heritage Vineyards, Sangiovese, Sierra Foothills, Tempranillo, Trousseau, Umbria Rosso IGT, Villa Barbi, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

With Ms. Yoga Back at Hyde Park

Posted on January 24, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It was our last night with Ms. Yoga and it was only fitting that we went back to Hyde Park for our dinner, as she had introduced it to us in the first place. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is based … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barbera, Dave Phinney, Italy, Negroamaro, Nero d'Avola, Wine Locations I | Leave a comment

“FS” Rosato Piemonte

Posted on August 25, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I was getting ready to stop by the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and pick up my August wine club selection, as I am finally getting back on track. Perhaps soon there will be wine tastings again and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Barbera, Dolcetto, Franco Serra, FS, Italy, Piedmont, Piemonte DOC, Rosato | Leave a comment

A Barbera and a Zin

Posted on April 28, 2019 by thewineraconteur

It was time again for me to visit the Fine Wine Source for my monthly wine club bag of goodies. I really think that is what is fun about having a wine club, because one never knows what to expect … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Barbera, Barbera D'Asti Superiore, California, Italy, Le Croci, Lodi, Petite Sirah, Piedmont, Tannat, Tenuta Neirano, The Chelonian, Tortoise Creek Wines, Zinfandel | 3 Comments

Ricossa Antica Casa

Posted on March 1, 2019 by thewineraconteur

As much as I enjoy wine and everything that goes with it, there are times when I can not attend everything that I would like. At Fine Wine Source they were advertising that they were having a wine tasting with … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Apassimento, Barbera, Cortese, Gavi, Italy, MGM Mondo del Vino, Piedmont, Ricossa Antica Casa | 3 Comments

Goodbye to an Old Friend

Posted on December 1, 2018 by thewineraconteur

My dinner club that I write about often, just met for the last time at a venue that we really have enjoyed. The Courthouse Grille in Plymouth will soon be part of the history of this quaint city, as it … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barbera, Barbera D'Alba, Italy, Piedmont, Pio Cesare | Leave a comment