Tag Archives: Brut

MI.MOSA

Posted on August 8, 2026 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I like to walk for exercise and just for some quiet time together. So far, we have not solved any of the world’s problems, but it does give us a chance to get our “steps” in. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American Champagne, Brut, California, California Champagne, California Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Cinsault, Cote des Roses, E&J Gallo, France, Gerard Bertrand, Grenache, Languedoc, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Syrah, William Wycliff Winery | 3 Comments

Sparkling and Rosé Tasting – Part Two

Posted on July 24, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I was in the midst of a wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and it was even more fun, because unbeknownst to me The Wine Raconteur, Jr. was there with his wife. We were still in … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged 1911 Grand Cru, Bouzy, Brut, Chalky, Champagne, Champagne Andre Clouet, Chardonnay, Collection 246, Cotes de Blanc, Louis Roederer, Montagne de Reims, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Un jour de 1911, Valee de la Marne | Leave a comment

Sparkling and Rosé Tasting – Part One

Posted on July 21, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I recently did a tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and I got there early, and I wandered into the tasting room, and I ran into The Wine Raconteur, Jr. and his Bride, a bonus for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brut, Cabernet Franc, California, California Sparkling Wine, Champagne J M Gobillard et Fils, Chardonnay, Cremant de Loire, Domaine de la Treille, France, Hautvillers, Loire Valley, Methode Champenoise, Paula Kornell Wines, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Rose, Thibaut Henrion | Leave a comment

Another Brunch at Echo & Rig

Posted on May 31, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was a beautiful morning as we walked from our hotel to Tivoli Village to have brunch at Echo & Rig. We always get there early, so that we can hopefully be the first ones to be seated, so that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American Champagne, Brut, California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, Gallo Family Vineyards, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, William Wycliff Winery | Leave a comment

Easter Sunday 2026

Posted on April 13, 2026 by thewineraconteur

In Armenian one would say Shnorhavor Surb Zatik or Happy Easter in English. We had about fifteen here for Easter dinner and alas the family is getting splintered, and plenty is from the demands of employers. Of course, when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Otella, Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Brut, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Concept, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, French Colombard, Italy, Korbel, Lombardy, Lugana, Merlot, Methode Champenoise, Missouri Hopper Vineyard, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Stagecoach Vineyard, The Benchland, Trebbiano di Lugano, Truchard Atlas Peak Vineyard, Turbiana, Verdicchio | Leave a comment

Paula Kornell Wines at The Fine Wine Source

Posted on March 23, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Club membership at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan pays off finely with another perk. This time with a wine tasting presented by Mike and Jenny Farmer, owners of Paula Kornell Wines and ZFG Wine. Hans Kornell arrived in … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brut, Brut Rose, California, California Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Methode Champenoise, Paula Kornell Wines, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – February 2026

Posted on February 15, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure to stop by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan at any time, but this time I was picking up the two wines curated by them for the club. As a retired retailer I look … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Manzanos, Brut, Cabernet Franc, California, Cremant de Loire, Domaine de la Treille, Domaines Michel Boutin, France, Loire Valley, Methode Champenoise, Petaluma Gap, Pinot Noir, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Rioja del Reyno, RouteStock, Russian River Valley, Saumur, Sebastopol Hills, Siglo, Sonoma Coast, Spain, Tempranillo, Thibaut Henrion, Wilson Daniels | Leave a comment

Grand Bend to Stratford

Posted on February 9, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was another side trip that we made up to Canada last year, but we weren’t going to any of the wine country areas. My father was born in Canada, and if I go back to the old haunts, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Blu Collection, Brut, Charmat Method, Famiglia Cielo, Glera, Gruppo Cantine Colli Berici, Italy, Prosecco | 2 Comments

Christmas 2025

Posted on December 29, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Normally at this time of the year, I write about the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners that we attend, and we usually just take a turkey or her famous Caesar Salad, and of course bottles of wine. Everything was … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American Champagne, Brut, California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Domaine Gilles Noblet, E&J Gallo, France, La Collonge, Maconnaise, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pouilly-Fuisse, William Wycliff Winery | 4 Comments

Another Great Meal at the Walloon Lake Inn

Posted on October 3, 2025 by thewineraconteur

As I continue with how my Bride pampers me, when I am a rightful gent. I must admit that I always accuse my Bride of being repetitious in her selections, but I totally agreed that we had to have dinner … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut, Chardonnay, Charles Ninot, Dundee Hills, Famille Piffaut, France, Languedoc, Methode Traditionelle, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Stoller Family Estate, Willamette Valley | Leave a comment