Tag Archives: California

And Another Round of Reds

Posted on July 13, 2025 by thewineraconteur

After the special wine tasting of Maison Trimbach at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia Michigan, we went back to the original shop and we were presented with a total of seven red wines. I wrote about the first three, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alexander Valley, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Far Niente, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Opus One, Overture, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Red Wine, Silver Oak Cellars, Sonoma | Leave a comment

We Got Our Fix of Foie Gras

Posted on June 16, 2025 by thewineraconteur

The next day after the graduation ceremony, we talked about getting together for dinner, and my Bride thought that it would be an all-day affair, and I said that they were out having a good time, and they would barely … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 5 Puttonyos, Alban Vineyards, California, Central Coast, Chiles Valley, Dessert Wine, Furmint, Harslevelu, Hungary, Muscat, Napa Valley, Obershulte Vineyard, Petite Sirah, Robert Biale Vineyards, Royal Tokaji, The Royal Tokaji Wine Company, Tokaji Aszu, Viognier | Leave a comment

Dinner For Two at William B’s

Posted on June 9, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Our first night in Las Vegas, and we were on our own, an unusual situation. For at least the last twenty years or so, we have been staying at The Suncoast in the Summerlin district of Las Vegas, where two … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arroyo Seco, Boisset Family Estates, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Charles Woodson's, Intercept, Lyeth Estate, Malbec, Merlot, Monterey County, O'Neill Vintners & Distillers, Paso Robles, Petite Verdot, Red Wine, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Whatever Shall We Do in Vegas?

Posted on June 6, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I know that this sounds like a silly question, in regards to activities that we could do in Las Vegas, but since we were having our last three grandchildren graduating from High School, originally there was talk of the Las … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Andre Champagne Cellars, California, California Champagne, E&J Gallo, Extra Dry, Methode Champenoise | 3 Comments

Clara’s Table at the Dearborn Inn

Posted on May 28, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We actually had our glass of wines in hand as we walked from the Four Vagabonds to Clara’s Table for dinner at the Dearborn Inn. Clara was Henry Ford’s wife and the restaurant in the newly renovated hotel was named … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Austin, Austin by Austin Hope, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cave de Lugny, Chardonnay, France, Les Charmes, Macon Lugny, Maconnaise, Paso Robles | Leave a comment

The Four Vagabonds

Posted on May 25, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We found ourselves at the historic Dearborn Inn, which just recently reopened after about a two-year renovation. Some say that it is the first airport hotel in America, as right across the street Henry Ford had a private airport and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Blanc, California, Dollarhide Ranch, France, Jean Marc Barthez, Mary Taylor Wine, Napa Valley, Rutherford Estate Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, St. Supery | 3 Comments

Chicane

Posted on May 22, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were recently invited by some friends to go to a new restaurant, Chicane in the Old Village in Plymouth, Michigan. They did a magnificent job renovating a restaurant that I haven’t been to, for at least thirty years ago … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Cave Vinicoe e Kietzenheim-Kaysersberg, Celani Family Wines, Cremant D'Alsace, Domaine Cherrier et Fils, France, Loire, Merlot, Methode Traditionelle, Napa Valley, Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Proprietary Red Wine, Robusto, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, The Furst | Leave a comment

Another Three Tastings in the Next Room

Posted on May 16, 2025 by thewineraconteur

This last wine tasting was one for the books at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as the selection just kept coming. When all of the wines are curated by the owner and his staff, there never is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Rouge, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Camp, Chateau Figeac, Chateau Petit-Figeac, Clarence Dillon Wine Group, Clarendelle, Dry Creek Valley, France, Hobo Wines, Hopland, Inspired by Haut-Brion, Merlot, North Coast, Redwood Valley, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Sonoma Valley | 6 Comments

Another Wine Tasting in the Next Room

Posted on May 13, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I had just finished a wine tasting with Podere Ciana at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan while in the new addition, I walked into the original part of the shop and another wine tasting was being offered, hosted … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Rouge, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Chateau La Grand Metairie, Cressida Vineyard, District 4, France, Matthiasson Wines, Merlot, Napa Valley, Prime Cellars, Vermentino, Vignobles Buffeteau | Leave a comment

Easter 2025

Posted on May 1, 2025 by thewineraconteur

For years, I have written about the large family gatherings we would have for holidays and birthdays. It gradually became that way, as my Bride, before we met, was the daughter that was always cooking with her mother for events, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Five, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Domaine Daulny, France, Loire, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Sancerre, Spring Mountain District | Leave a comment