Tag Archives: California

Bahama Breeze

Posted on March 20, 2026 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and some of her girlfriends get together, along with their spouses for a dinner periodically, and I am not sure how the restaurants are selected, but we were going to Bahama Breeze. My Bride and I tried the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Private Selection, Robert Mondavi, Sangiovese, Syrah, Vintner's Reserve | 3 Comments

The Fine Wine Source Club – March 2026

Posted on March 17, 2026 by thewineraconteur

With the doldrums of enduring the last of the winter season, waiting for signs of Spring, the high point of the month so far is going to The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and picking up the Club offerings … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Adae, Barbera D'Alba Superiore DOC, Bodegas Manzanos, Cabernet Franc, California, Crianza, Domaines Michel Boutin, Garnacha, Graciano, Grenache, Italy, Justin Cabernet Sauvignon, La Bioca, Langhe, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Rioja Orientale, RouteStock, Seleccion, Serralunga d'Alba, Siglo, Spain, Tempranillo, Wilson Daniels | 2 Comments

Dinner at Zingerman’s Roadhouse

Posted on March 2, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Every couple of months my Bride gets together with some of her school friends, one going back to elementary school, and the husbands all tag along. The group no longer live in the old neighborhood, so there is always logistics … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barbeito, California, Carol Shelton, Damiano Vineyard, Historic Series, Madeira, Placer County, Savannah, Sierra Foothills, The Rare Wine Company, Tinta Negra Mole, Verdelho Madeira, Verdelho Special Reserve, Viognier, Wild Thing | 1 Comment

A Shopping Spree of Wines – Part Two

Posted on February 27, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was a lively event at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The shop had taken advantage of some great discounts on several wines from a vendor, if they bought the entire offering, which they did and then gave … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Urbina, Burgundy, California, Campbell Ranch, Convene by Dan Kosta, Cote de Beaune, Cote de Nuits, Cuzcurrita del Rio Tiron, Domaine Julien Cruchandeau, Ladoix, Les Ranches, Pinot Noir, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Seleccion, Sonoma Coast, Tempranillo, Umino Vineyard | 4 Comments

Korbin Kameron Chardonnay

Posted on February 21, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Korbin Kameron is a winery that I have written about many times, as Korbin Ming is a regular presenter of his wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; not to mention that I have plenty of their wines … Continue reading →

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

Dinner at Sacred Heart Major Seminary

Posted on February 18, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I have been a native Detroiter my entire life and I have never encountered this monumental structure, and it was just blocks from the original real center of power in the city, when the city was competing with New York … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bonanza Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 9, California, Chardonnay Lot 1, Dow's, Fine Tawny Porto, Mourisco Tinto, Oporto, Portugal, Souzao, Tempranillo, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Upper Douro, Wagner Family of Wine | 2 Comments

Fine Wine Source Club – February 2026

Posted on February 15, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure to stop by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan at any time, but this time I was picking up the two wines curated by them for the club. As a retired retailer I look … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Manzanos, Brut, Cabernet Franc, California, Cremant de Loire, Domaine de la Treille, Domaines Michel Boutin, France, Loire Valley, Methode Champenoise, Petaluma Gap, Pinot Noir, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Rioja del Reyno, RouteStock, Russian River Valley, Saumur, Sebastopol Hills, Siglo, Sonoma Coast, Spain, Tempranillo, Thibaut Henrion, Wilson Daniels | Leave a comment

J L Hudson and Lunch at Chartreuse

Posted on February 6, 2026 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I try to have dates to this day. We found out that there was a special exhibit on the history of the J L Hudson Company and the Detroit Historical Museum and we also found out that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Baiyu, California, Corolioc, Cucamonga Valley, Grenache, Jordanov, Lopez Vineyard, North Macedonia, Palomino, Parr Wines LLC, Phelan Farm, Revolution Red, Rkatciteli, Rkatsiteli, Rkatziteli, Scythian Wine Co., Stobi Winery, Tikves, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

48th at Mint 29

Posted on January 31, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I think it is easier to accept that our grandchildren are either in college or have graduated, than to believe our children are getting older. Our other son who just recently moved back from Las Vegas, turned forty-eight and he … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut Cuvee, California, California Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Decoy, Duckhorn, Duckhorn Portfolio, Duckhorn Vineyards, Duckhorn Wine Company, Methode Champenoise, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir | 2 Comments

My First Tasting of 2026 – Part Two

Posted on January 28, 2026 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I had a great time at this first wine tasting and I got back to the swing of things quite quickly, and that the wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan were so agreeable, that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chateau Bouscaut, Double Diamond, Famille Lurton, France, Grand Cru Classe de Graves, Graves, GravesBlanc, Napa Valley, Oakville, Pessac-Leognan, Sauvignon Blanc, Schrader Cellars, Semillon, Vine Hill Ranch VHR | 2 Comments