Tag Archives: Black Label

Two Cabs from Arrow & Branch

Posted on July 27, 2021 by thewineraconteur

One of the joys of visiting my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source, is the chance to try many different wines and different styles.  They had just received some new vintages from Arrow & Branch Estate of Napa Valley.  … Continue reading →

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Piqueras and Piccata

Posted on April 24, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“Von Luger: Are all American officers so ill-mannered? Hilts: Yeah, about 99% Von Luger: Then perhaps while you are with us you will have a chance to learn some.  Ten days isolation, Hilts. Hilts: CAPTAIN Hilts. Von Luger: Twenty days. … Continue reading →

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Arrow & Branch Cabernets

Posted on June 5, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Can you imagine having two distinct Napa Valley Cabernets and one was from the Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard?  I was enjoying my time at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and they were having a tasting and presentation of … Continue reading →

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A New Wine Club

Posted on August 5, 2018 by thewineraconteur

We just signed on for the monthly wine club at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  You may have noticed that I mention them if I go to a promotional wine tasting or sometimes I just go in to … Continue reading →

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An Early Bottle of Wine

Posted on October 6, 2013 by thewineraconteur

When I first started on the road of discovery about wines, a gentleman in the trade had suggested that I try some Spanish wines as well as the French wines.  Since he was in the trade, and I was a … Continue reading →

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