Tag Archives: Cabernet Franc

Ashes & Diamonds – Part Two

Posted on September 3, 2024 by thewineraconteur

There were we were enjoying a wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan featuring Ashes & Diamonds Winery of Napa Winery conducted by the proprietor Kashy Khaledi. The next two wines were made by his winemaker Diana … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ashes & Diamonds Winery, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Grand Vin No. 4, Merlot, Mount Veeder, Mountain Cuvee No. 4, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Saffron Vineyard | Leave a comment

Ashes & Diamonds – Part One

Posted on August 31, 2024 by thewineraconteur

There was a daily double happening at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as there was two special wine tastings in the same week. The first tasting featured Kashy Khaledi of Ashes & Diamonds Winery. In 2017, he launched … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ashes & Diamonds Winery, Blanc No. 8, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Los Carneros, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Santa Cruz Mountains, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Vin Rouge No. 5, Yountville | Leave a comment

A Trio of Oldies

Posted on August 22, 2024 by thewineraconteur

While I was at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan there were three recent wines that they wanted me to try, from a horde from a long-retired restaurant, that had been stored away and forgotten about. It is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canon-Fronsac, Chateau Brame-Les-Tours, Chateau Lynch-Moussas, Chateau Mazeris, France, Medoc, Merlot, Pauillac, Saint-Estephe | 4 Comments

Three Special Wines from Korbin Kameron

Posted on August 1, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Korbin Ming was pouring his wines at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and I think he was having as much fun as those that were there to taste the wines. Now when I say … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignion, California, Cuvee Kristin, Korbin Kameron, Malbec, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Petit Verdot, Proprietary Blend, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Independence Day 2024

Posted on July 11, 2024 by thewineraconteur

When I was growing up, Independence Day was quite the holiday. When I was a kid, the day started with a parade, that wasn’t even a block away from our house to watch, then we had a barbecue, and then … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Dollarhide Ranch, Korbin Kameron, Meritage, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Napa Valley, Rutherford, Semillon, St. Supery | 1 Comment

An Eclectic Last Three for My Bride

Posted on May 24, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I were finishing off with our tasting fun at “Sip & Shop” at Vertical Detroit, and then we were going to attend another wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan which also curates and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Albarino, Argentina, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Castell d'Encus, Costers del Segre DO, Ekam, Frank Family Vineyards, Malbec, Mendoza, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Pyrenees, Riesling, Spain, Stellenview, The Pledge 1000, Uco Valley, Valle de Uco | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – May 2024

Posted on May 21, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I was overdue going into my favorite place, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. First my Bride for almost a month and myself, after her third week, I was down for two weeks and we both were taking Paxlovid, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Beaujolais, Boal, Bual, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Claret, Donati Family Vineyards, France, Gamay, Henriques & Henriques, Les Rose, Liergues, Madeira, Malbec, Malvasia Fina, Merlot, Moillard, Paicines, Paso Robles, Petit Verdot, Portugal, Saint-Jean-d'Ardieres, San Benito County, Single Harvest Madeira | Leave a comment

Three From the “French Selections”

Posted on May 18, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Three From the “French Selections” It is always fun to watch my Bride do wine tastings, especially at an event like “Sip & Shop” at Vertical Detroit, the fine wine-centric restaurant in Downtown Detroit which is also owned by The … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arnaud Lambert, Bordeaux, Breze, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Clos Mazurique, Domaine Gilles Noblet, Esprit de Pavie, France, La Collonge, Loire, Maconnaise, Merlot, Pouilly-Fuisse, Saumur Rouge, Vignobles Perse | 2 Comments

Another Wine Tasting Later That Day

Posted on May 3, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I had quite a Saturday together, after Sip & Shop at Vertical Detroit, we had a quick dinner downtown and then off to Livonia, for another wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source. For those of you … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Bourgneuf, Chateau Bourgneuf Vayron, Chateau de Pez, Chateau Larcis Ducasse, Cru Bourgeois, Cru Bourgeois Exceptional, France, Les Exceptionnels, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Pomerol, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Saint-Estephe | Leave a comment

Three from Chateau Figeac

Posted on April 21, 2024 by thewineraconteur

The final notes on a wine tasting at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Of the six wines up for tasting, five were from Chateau Figeac. Chateau Figeac was rated as Premier Grand Cru Classe … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Figeac, France, Merlot, Premier Grand Cru Classe, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Saint-Emilion | Leave a comment