Tag Archives: Cabernet Franc

The End of the Meal and Tasting at Vertical Detroit

Posted on September 25, 2023 by thewineraconteur

As the courses were finishing, and all great things come to an end, the food and the wines were truly enjoyable at Vertical Detroit, and sponsored by the Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan.  The wines were all from Chateau … Continue reading →

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First Two Courses with Wine at Vertical Detroit

Posted on September 22, 2023 by thewineraconteur

When we got settled at the table at Vertical Detroit, after the initial seven wines at the wine tasting courtesy of the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  The First Course was a Charcuterie and Cheese Board placed strategically among … Continue reading →

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The Final Two of the Chateau Gaby Vertical

Posted on September 14, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The evening was just beginning at Vertical Detroit, with a vertical tasting of Chateau Gaby, hosted by The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan.  The evening also featured the winemaker Damien Landouar and there was quite a crowd.  Chateau Gaby … Continue reading →

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Part Two of the Vertical of Chateau Gaby

Posted on September 11, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It was a very stellar occasion that was put on by The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, and Vertical Detroit, their restaurant in Downtown Detroit.  Chateau Gaby was being featured in a major presentation.  Damien Landouar was representing Chateau Gaby … Continue reading →

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A Vertical Tasting at Vertical Detroit

Posted on September 8, 2023 by thewineraconteur

You may have noticed that over the years I have mentioned my local wine shop/club that I visit quite often, well they also own a wine-centric restaurant Vertical Detroit in the historic Ashley Hotel in Downtown Detroit. The restaurant opened … Continue reading →

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The Statler French American Bistro

Posted on September 3, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I keep having a difficult time typing or saying Statler without Hilton, and not because of the two characters in the private theater box on the Muppets, because for years on Washington Boulevard and Grand Circus Park stood the Statler-Hilton … Continue reading →

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Two Wonderful Reds

Posted on August 24, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The joys of a quality wine shop like the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan is enjoying the wines that are offered to you.  Some days it will be whites and rosés, sometimes sparkling wines, and other times it will … Continue reading →

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A Concert at Boathouse Vineyards

Posted on August 6, 2023 by thewineraconteur

After we left Boathouse Vineyards, we went back to our cabin for dinner and to see the other sisters that didn’t come with us.  The enthusiasm for the winery was tremendous, and since they were having an outdoor concert the … Continue reading →

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Some Reds at Boathouse Vineyards

Posted on August 4, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The sisters that made this tasting trip to Boathouse Vineyards up on Leelanau Peninsula were having a grand time.  They were doing their own tastings, as I am sure that my tasting sessions are not as fun, as just tasting … Continue reading →

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We All Went to Black Star Farms

Posted on July 29, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Since we were on Old Mission Peninsula and we had a crowd, and we struck out once at a winery, I thought that Black Star Farms was a crowd pleaser. Black Star Farms is rather unique in that it has … Continue reading →

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