Tag Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

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

Three Unique Wines from Bordeaux

Posted on April 18, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I received a text message from my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan inviting me for a special wine tasting. Sometimes, I have been known to enjoy impromptu wine tastings there as well; and this time … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Brane-Cantenac, Chateau Brane-Cantenac Blanc, Chateau Figeac, Chateau Petit-Figeac, France, Haut-Medoc, Merlot, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club Selections – April 2024

Posted on April 16, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Once a month, I go to my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan to pick up their club selections. The odds are that I go there more often than that for the camaraderie and the in-house … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged BBernkasteler Badstube, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cantine Renzon M, Chianti Riserva DOCG, Chianti Rufina, Colorino, Cornioleta, Fattoria di Basciano, Feinherb, Germany, Italy, Kabinett, Kenwood Vineyards, Mendocino County, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sonoma County, VDP Grosse Lage, Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch | Leave a comment

Easter Eve – Armenian Style

Posted on April 10, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It has become a tradition that one of my cousins has created a special holiday for all the cousins, called Easter Eve. She said that she took the mantel from her mother, to keep the family together, as she represented … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Ararat, Areni Noir, Armenia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chilar, Dukhov, Garan Dmak, Kakhet, Kangun, Muscat Varadabuyr, Trinity Canyon Vineyards, Vayots Dzor, Voskehat, Yerevan Brandy Company | 2 Comments

Le Garenne Vouvray and Cain Concept for Dinner

Posted on March 29, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride likes to have company over for dinner, even if they are not related to us. She always gets a little hyper, she knows how to cook for her family, and she definitely knows how to cook for me, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Concept, Cain Vineyard, Cain Vineyard and Winery, Chenin Blanc, Claes Vineyard, France, Kenefick Vineyard, La Rouletiere, Le Garenne, Loire Valley, Merlot, Pineau de la Loire, Stagecoach Vineyard, The Benchland, Vouvray, York Creek Vineyard | Leave a comment

A Taste of Monterey – Spring 2024 Selections

Posted on March 26, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We have a wine club membership with A Taste of Monterey, it is their “Private Reserve Club” and we went with the gusto. The idea is that with this classification we would be getting some wines that we definitely won’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Bernardus Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Comanche Cellars, Monterey, Petite Sirah, Pianetta Winery and Vineyard, Sangiovese, Santa Lucia Highlands, Soberanes Vineyard, Syrah, Tondre Grapefield, Tuscan Nights, White Hawk Vineyard | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club Selections – March 2024

Posted on March 23, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I have some great tastings and events coming down the pike, courtesy of my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Some may deride me for belonging to a wine club, but I find it so much … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Nexus & Frontaura, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Creston Highlands, Highlands 41, Nexus One, Paso Robles, Ribera Del Duero, Riboli Family Wines, Spain, Tempranillo, Tinta Fina | Leave a comment

More Wine After Caesar’s

Posted on March 17, 2024 by thewineraconteur

After having brunch with Ms. Yoga, we decided to go next door for her to see the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace. Shopping became fun, years ago when the Forum opened up and it created something new to be emulated … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Cantine dei Coll Berici, Cielo, Delle Venezie DOC, delle Venezie IGT, Famiglia Cielo dal 1908, Il Borro, Italy, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Syrah, Toscana IGT, Twentieth Vintage, Veneto | Leave a comment

Lunch at Vida in the Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Posted on March 11, 2024 by thewineraconteur

The newest hotel on The Strip is Fontainebleau Las Vegas and normally we don’t go to The Strip anymore, but we were meeting one of our son’s friends who has moved out to Vegas, has his own show at a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Diatom, Diatom Bar-M Vineyard, Foley Family Wines, Heritage Red, Jackson Family Wines, Los AlamosValley, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Roth Estate, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County | 1 Comment