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Fine Wine Source Club – January 2025

Posted on January 21, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I figure that I will break up the current narrative to mention that I have stopped at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to pick up the monthly club offerings.  The club selections as well … Continue reading →

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Christmas with The Wine Raconteur Jr. 2024 Part Two

Posted on January 18, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While my Bride was getting the main course prepared, she also had made her Caesar Salad, and vegetables.  The main course of the meal, she started preparing the night before, as she was making two different types of Ribs in … Continue reading →

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The Last Three Wines from the Korbin Kameron Tasting

Posted on January 6, 2025 by thewineraconteur

This last sponsored tasting for the year at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan featured Korbin Ming who also brought a library wine from Moonridge Vineyards to taste alongside his current offering, plus a dessert wine.  It couldn’t get … Continue reading →

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Three Single Varietals from Korbin Kameron

Posted on January 3, 2025 by thewineraconteur

The next three wines that Korbin Ming poured from his Korbin Kameron wines were varietal grapes usually thought of as blending grapes, while we were at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  These three grapes are now being seen … Continue reading →

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Korbin Ming Pours More Korbin Kameron Wines

Posted on December 31, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was quite an event at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; as Korbin Ming, the General Manager of Moonridge Vineyards and Korbin Kameron was pouring eleven of his family’s wines that day. The rest of the tasting featured … Continue reading →

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Korbin Ming Hosts Korbin Kameron Wines

Posted on December 28, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Korbin Ming hosted another wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  I have been watching the reconstruction of the winery after the Tubbs Fire in 2018, in which they lost buildings, homes and part of the vineyard.  … Continue reading →

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Fine Wine Source Club-December 2024 Selections

Posted on December 25, 2024 by thewineraconteur

The month of December always catches me way behind with articles, as there is always more events and tastings to attend and report on.  I always like to write across the entire spectrum of wines that I encounter.  I always … Continue reading →

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Celani Family Estates Cabs

Posted on December 13, 2024 by thewineraconteur

The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan has slowly been breaking in the new addition, as well as taking advantage of a big counter area for organized tastings.  We were now breaking in the Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Celani Family … Continue reading →

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The Fine Wine Source and a Visit by Tom Celani

Posted on December 10, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I was invited to The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as Tom Celani, the owner of Celani Family Vineyards would be hosting and pouring his wines, and autographing the bottles as well.   Since my earliest days as a clothier, … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2024

Posted on December 7, 2024 by thewineraconteur

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” as I kind of sing this to myself.  My Bride makes the holiday season special and simple.  The day before Thanksgiving is her completion date: she has all the Christmas presents bought, … Continue reading →

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