Tag Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

Tricky Rules

Posted on February 24, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I am going to discuss two more wines that I tried at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I say “tricky rules,” because it sounds like the two wines should be on either side of the river in Bordeaux, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Superior, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Grand Francais Grand Cuvee, Chateau Tour du Pas, France, Merlot, Saint-Emilion, Saint-Georges-Saint-Emilion | 2 Comments

Two French Wines

Posted on February 20, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I thought I would stop by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia to really give the shop a once over, but I was wrong. After they gave me a glass and started using the Coravin opener, I was all ears … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Cecile Trembley, Cote de Nuits, Domaine de Pellehaut, France, Gascon, Harmonie de Gascogne Rouge, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, Merlot, Morey-Saint-Denis, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Tannat, Tres Girard | Leave a comment

Denouement

Posted on February 14, 2018 by thewineraconteur

The reason for the “Blow -out Wine Tasting” is that D. Vine Fine Wines is giving up their location, because of the increase in the rent. He is looking for a new location, so he decided to fete his customers … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blackbird Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Merlot, Napa Valley, Paramour | 5 Comments

Never Be Hasty

Posted on February 10, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I was getting ready to try the third and fourth wines at a tasting at D. Vine Fine Wines in Livonia, Michigan. I was looking at the sheet and I saw one wine that I had just tried a couple … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Abouridu, Areni Noir, Arenie, Armigne, Barbera, Bastardo, Brancalleo, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmenere, Clos Pepe Vineyard, Dolcetto, France, IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, Languedoc, Loring Wine Company, Malbec, Mas de Daumas Gassac, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Plavac Mali, Saperavi, Souzan, Sta. Rita Hills, Tannat, Tchekapesi, Tchkaveri | 3 Comments

Wine and Suits

Posted on January 27, 2018 by thewineraconteur

My entire career has been as a clothier and not in the wine industry, though they can go hand in hand. I have met customers over the years that have impeccable taste, not only in clothes, but in food, wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, Almansa, Bodegas Atalaya, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Castilla La Mancha, Chateau Les Grand Thibaud, France, Garnacha Tintorerea, Laya, Malbec, Merlot, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Spain | Leave a comment

Yo

Posted on January 17, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Whenever I am at a wine tasting, I always look forward to the last two wines, as I hope to find something interesting. Sitting at the wine bar at D. Vine Fine Wines with my Bride all eager as well. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Argentina, Atlas Peak, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Casarena Bodega y Vinedos, Coombsville, Lujan de Cuyo, Malbec, Mendoza, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Petite Verdot, Red Blend, Sinergy, St. Helena, Yao Family Wines | Leave a comment

One Up, One Down

Posted on January 15, 2018 by thewineraconteur

There I was just finishing tasting two different white wines, when my Bride walked in to D. Vine Fine Wines to see if she had been missing out on my occasional trips. She was doing some volunteer work and she … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Are You Game?, Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, DADO, Fowles Wine, Napa Valley, Nico and Dado, Shiraz, Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria, Viognier | Leave a comment

The Best Laid Plans

Posted on December 30, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Tradition has it, that we have a brunch on Christmas Day at my Mother-in-Law’s house and everyone eventually gets there. The snow had kind of abated, but there was still some more coming down, but the travel time was not … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Duckhorn Vineyards, French Colombard, Howell Mountain, Korbel, Merlot, Methode Champenoise, Napa Valley, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

Bordeaux and Maipo

Posted on November 22, 2017 by thewineraconteur

It is very interesting to see what type of wines are being offered at a wine tasting, especially when there is no theme or featured winery. This happened to be the situation when I last visited D. Vine Fine Wines … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Pillebart, Chile, Echeverria Family Wines, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Maipo Valley, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Propuesta | Leave a comment

Jordan Painter

Posted on November 14, 2017 by thewineraconteur

The guest speaker for Klinker Brick Winery at D. Vine Fine Wines in Livonia was Jordan Painter, who is the Regional Manager for the winery and he was a good soul, as his name was printed on the sheets as … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1850°, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Klinker Brick Winery, Lodi, Lodi-Mokelumne River, Old Ghost, Old Vine Zinfandel, Petite Sirah | Leave a comment

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