Tag Archives: California

A Tasting with Tom Celani 2026 – Part One

Posted on September 1, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure to see Tom Celani as he represents his wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Since my earliest days as a clothier, I had stopped listening to music on the radio and listened … Continue reading →

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Korbin Kameron at The Fine Wine Source 2026 – Part Three

Posted on August 29, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We were coming up to the end of the tasting of Korbin Kamerin wines hosted by Korbin Ming at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It may appear to be a quick tasting, but we had already had seven … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cuvée Kristin, Estate Blend Red Wine, Korbin Kameron, Malbec, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, Petite Verdot, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Korbin Kameron at The Fine Wine Source 2026 – Part Two

Posted on August 26, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was a very festive day at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan with Korbin Ming, the winemaker at Korbin Kameron as he was pouring his Mount Veeder wines from his Moonridge Vineyard straddling Sonoma County and Napa Valley. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Korbin Kameron, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Korbin Kameron at The Fine Wine Source 2026 – Part One

Posted on August 23, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It is a tradition at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan that as the proprietor Jim Lutfy celebrates his birthday, Korbin Ming of Korbin Kameron flies in to celebrate the event, as well as introducing his new wines and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alder Springs Vineyard, California, Carmel Valley, Chardonnay, Korbin Kameron, Massa Vineyard, Mendocino County, Moonbeam, Moonridge Vineyards | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – August 2026

Posted on August 20, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Every month, for sure, I stop at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to pick up the two club selections. There is always a wine from the Old World and one representing the New World, plus additional advantages for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Celani Family Wines, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Howell Mountain, Merlot, Mourvedre, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Passion Terroirs, Pont du Rhone, Red Wine Blend, Roberts + Rogers Winery, Rose, St. Helena, Syrah, Vincenza | 5 Comments

More Wines at My Dinner Club

Posted on August 11, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I belong to a dinner club that began in the late 1800s, the date is questioned because it began and then reorganized in another year. In the early years, the members were the titans of industry and retail in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, California, Emmolo Wines, Estate Collection, Merlot, Napa, Oak Knoll, Pinot Noir, Portugal, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Russian River Valley, Silk & Spice, Sogrape Vinhos, Sonoma County, Syrah, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Wagner Family of Wine | Leave a comment

MI.MOSA

Posted on August 8, 2026 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I like to walk for exercise and just for some quiet time together. So far, we have not solved any of the world’s problems, but it does give us a chance to get our “steps” in. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American Champagne, Brut, California, California Champagne, California Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Cinsault, Cote des Roses, E&J Gallo, France, Gerard Bertrand, Grenache, Languedoc, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Syrah, William Wycliff Winery | 5 Comments

Sparkling and Rosé Tasting – Part Four

Posted on July 30, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was getting to the end of the wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, and since The Wine Raconteur, Jr. was there with his Bride, it was fun watching them decide on which wines to get, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bricks & Roses, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Rose, California, Carignane, Chateau de Montgueret, France, Grenache, Klinker Brick Winery, Le Petite Saint Louis, Lodi-Mokelumne River, Loire Valley, Mourvedre, Rose, Rose D'Anjou, Syrah, Turley Wine Cellars, White Zinfandel, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Sparkling and Rosé Tasting – Part One

Posted on July 21, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I recently did a tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and I got there early, and I wandered into the tasting room, and I ran into The Wine Raconteur, Jr. and his Bride, a bonus for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brut, Cabernet Franc, California, California Sparkling Wine, Champagne J M Gobillard et Fils, Chardonnay, Cremant de Loire, Domaine de la Treille, France, Hautvillers, Loire Valley, Methode Champenoise, Paula Kornell Wines, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Rose, Thibaut Henrion | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – July 2026

Posted on July 18, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It is that time of the month to pick up the curated club selected wines from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I know that sometimes it seems like I live there, but I promise you that I don’t, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Albarino, Aureliana, California, Chateau Ducasse, Cortese, France, Gavi, Graves, Italy, Klinker Brick Winery, Lodi-Mokelumne River, Piedmont, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Terre da Vino, Vite Colte | Leave a comment