Tag Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

A Different Wine Tasting – Part Four

Posted on June 18, 2026 by thewineraconteur

As you may have noticed that The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan captures plenty of my wine tasting moments. This tasting was sponsored by the shop at a fund raiser at Our Lady of Redemption Melkite Catholic Church and … Continue reading →

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A Different Wine Tasting – Part Three

Posted on June 15, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We were trying to enjoy some food, between wine tastings at Our Lady of Redemption Melkite Catholic Church during a fund raiser, that was partly supported by The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan. We were still at the Ixsir … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ainata, Altitudes Red, Basbina, Batroun, Bechouat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Caladoc, Grande Reserve Rouge, Ibeil, Ixsir Winery, Jezzine, Kab Elias, Kfifane, Lebanon, Merlot, Napa Valley, Syrah, Tempranillo, Yamoune | Leave a comment

The Fine Wine Source Club – May 2026

Posted on June 6, 2026 by thewineraconteur

My apologies all around as I am in June, as I write this article, but I had so many articles that I wanted to write about our unexpected trip to Las Vegas, and then I came down with pneumonia, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alico, Ansonia, Ansonia Bianca, Anzulu, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Chateau de Salses, CVA Canicatti, Domaine de Riveyrac, France, Frappato, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Grenache Noir, Grillo, Insolia, Inzolia, Italy, Jackson Family Wines, Languedoc-Roussillon, Macabeo, Merlot, Nerello Mascalese, Nsolia, Petite Sirah, Pyranees-Orientales, Rivesaltes, Riveyrac, Salses-Le-Chateau, Silver Palm, Soria, Terre Siciliane IGT, Vin Doux Naturel, Zolia Bianca | Leave a comment

Willie Newman Introduces Sisters

Posted on May 10, 2026 by thewineraconteur

When Willie Newman was at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan offering a tasting of his Tre Son wines, he also had the world premier of his new wine Sisters. Willie Newman is getting ready to retire from his … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged 4 Hearts Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Paso Robles, Petite Sirah, Red Wine, Sisters, Tempranillo, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Willie Newman and a New Tasting

Posted on May 7, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Willy Newman is a businessman from Ann Arbor, and I remember the first time that I tasted his Tre Son wines, was at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan back in 2018 and I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged 4 Hearts Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Dunning Vineyards, Paso Robles, Tre Son, Willow Creek District, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

It Was Thirty-three Years Ago

Posted on April 22, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It is hard to believe, that it is only thirty-three years ago, that I met my Bride, though there are some days that she thinks that maybe she shouldn’t have gone to that dance. I knew it was right, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Bel Air Gloria, Cru Bourgeois, Domaines Martin, France, Haut-Medoc, Merlot | 2 Comments

A Few More Wines That I Tasted

Posted on April 19, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It really was a pleasure to do some more tastings, especially on a one-on-one experience as is usually the case at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I also do enjoy the more structured tasting events that they enact … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Agianico del Vulture DOC, Aglianico, Azienda Agricola Demarie Giovanni, Basilicata, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Casa Vinicola D'Angelo, Italy, Langhe, Merlot, Napa Valley, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Philip Togni Vineyards, Spring Mountain District | Leave a comment

The Fine Wine Source Club – April 2026

Posted on April 16, 2026 by thewineraconteur

With so much going on between me and the house, and my Bride helping her sister, it felt wonderful to go out and be with people. And picking up the wine club selections was a bonus. As always there is … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arroyo Seco Vineyards, ASV Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chablis, Chardonnnay, Delle Venezie DOC, France, Francine Bechelier, Hommage, Il Colle, Italy, Maligny, Monterey County, Ocnautic, Paso Robles, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Red Blend, Shandon Vineyard, Treviso, Veneto, Villey-en-Auxois, Zinfandel | 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

Easter Eve 2026 – Part One

Posted on April 7, 2026 by thewineraconteur

One of my cousins several years ago, realized that all the families were starting to splinter, because we all had children and some even had grandchildren and there was no singular matriarch or patriarch to keep us all together. So, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine Badet Clement, France, IGP Pays d'Oc, Josephine, Languedoc Rousillon | 6 Comments