Tag Archives: California

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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Fine Wine Source – August 2023 Club Selections

Posted on August 20, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It feels like ages since, I walked into the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, after all of our side adventures, but it was time to get the club selections.  I am a firm believer in the selections that I … Continue reading →

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A Unique Find and a Chapter is Almost Finished

Posted on July 23, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride’s tour of duty as the executor of her mother’s estate is almost completed.  She did it without renumeration, as it was all in the family.  Trust me, if you ever, unfortunately are in this situation, take some form … Continue reading →

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Fine Wine Source Club Selections – July 2023

Posted on July 13, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Is there anything better than stopping off at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan?  There may be, but for mere mortals, the options aren’t as easy to achieve.  Some days, I can run in and … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2023

Posted on July 3, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I am always looking for new restaurants to try, especially when we are trying to find some place between our house and our son’s house.  I found one place that sounded very interesting and I called to make a reservation, … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Monterey Club July 2023

Posted on June 27, 2023 by thewineraconteur

A Taste of Monterey club shipment arrived and this was the first wine club we joined back on 10 February 2003, and we discovered them by happenchance as we were killing time, waiting for our lunch reservation at the famous … Continue reading →

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Tres Sabores “Por Que No?” and a Petite Sirah

Posted on June 25, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We were coming up to the end of the end of a great tasting managed by Julie Johnson the winemaker and owner of Tres Sabores Winery while she was visiting The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The winery is … Continue reading →

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Tres Sabores “Perspective” Wines

Posted on June 23, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Julie Johnson of Tres Sabores Winery in Rutherford, Napa Valley, California was having a grand old time pouring wines and answering questions at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  The wine tastings at the shop are more casual and … Continue reading →

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Tres Sabores Rosé and Cabernet Franc

Posted on June 21, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure watching a winemaker pour their wines and work a crowd, and Julie Johnson of Tres Sabores was working her magic enthralling all the eager wine devotees at The Fine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  The theme … Continue reading →

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Julie Johnson and Tres Sabores Winery

Posted on June 19, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My local wine shop, the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan was having a special event of a wine tasting, featuring two female winemakers and I will discuss each of the women, their winery, and their wines in sequence.  As … Continue reading →

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