Tag Archives: Bordeaux

Three Enjoyable Sauvignon Blanc Wines

Posted on October 27, 2025 by thewineraconteur

After having a delightful wine tasting of French red wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan we walked into the original part of the shop and we had a chance to try three special Sauvignon Blanc wines. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, California, Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau d"Yquem "Y", Domaine de Chavalier, France, L'Esprit de Chavalier, Napa Valley, Oakville, Pessac-Leognan, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Stewart Cellars | Leave a comment

Another French Wine Tasting

Posted on October 24, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I truly enjoy attending wine tastings, especially at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. If you are a member of their wine club, you get invitations to attend wine tastings, though you must be flexible, because of the crowds. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Rocher-Calon, Chateau Tour de Luchey, France, Merlot, Montagne-Saint-Emilion | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau de Fargues, Chateau Gruaud Larose, Chateau Troplong Mondot, France, Medoc, Merlot, Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru, Saint-Julien, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Durfort-Vivens, Chateau Haut Marbuzet, Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal, Cru Bourgeois, Cru Bourgeois Exceptional, Cru Grand Bourgeois Exceptionnels, France, Medoc, Merlot, Pauillac, Petit Verdot, Saint-Estephe | 3 Comments

Bordeaux Wine Tasting – Part Two

Posted on April 22, 2025 by thewineraconteur

What could be better than enjoying a Bordeaux wine tasting at my favorite wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan? As usual, I just have to respond to the text announcement and say what time and how many, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux, Chateau Bonalgue, Chateau Fieuzal, Chateau Montlandrie, Cotes de Castillon, Cru Classe de Graves, France, Merlot, Pessac-Leognan, Petit Verdot, Pomerol | Leave a comment

Some Odds and Ends

Posted on February 14, 2025 by thewineraconteur

You may have noticed that I have been posting “story” entries labeled “From My Cellar” and certainly not for bragging rights, though there are a couple of interesting wines that I have acquired over the years. It has been an … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Paradis Casseuil, Cotes du Rhone, Domaine Sainte-Anne, Domaines Baron de Rothschild, E. Guigal, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, Syrah | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arneis, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Chateau Cheval Blanc, France, Italy, Merlot, Piedmont, Premier Grand Cru Classe - A, Roero DOCG, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Terre da Vino, Villata, Vite Colte | 2 Comments

Echo, Chateau Lynch-Bages and Blanc

Posted on September 14, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We were coming up to the second half of the wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan with the special host Pierre Louis Araud of Famille JM Cazes. We were going to enjoy Echo de Lynch-Bages, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blanc de Lynch-Bages, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Lynch-Bages, Echo de Lynch-Bages, Famille JM Cazes, France, Haut-Bages Averous, Medoc, Merlot, Muscadelle, Pauillac, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment

Waverly Stone Gastropub

Posted on August 10, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I took a quick getaway to Holland, Michigan. She wanted to see a couple of her cousins that could not attend the cousin’s reunion that she had taken upon herself to coordinate, and since she is married … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bas-Armagnac, Bordeaux, Colombard, France, Gros Manseng, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, Key Keg System, Lightly Sparkling Brut, Maison Idiart, Olivier Gessler, Sauvignon, Ugni Blanc | 8 Comments

Ygrec ’21

Posted on July 26, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I had a chance to try a White Bordeaux at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and they were upset that my Bride was not with me, but I brought her there another day, after all, what I do … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau d"Yquem "Y", France, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Ygrec | Leave a comment