Tag Archives: Chardonnay

A Tasting with Mike Farmer – Part Two

Posted on October 31, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I enjoyed a quiet time at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  For a brief period with Jim Lutfy, the proprietor, Mike Farmer of Paula Kornell Sparkling Wines and ZFG Winery. As Mike Farmer explained, it was serendipity that … Continue reading →

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A Tasting With Mike Farmer – Part One

Posted on October 28, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Another bright and crisp Autumn Day that found me at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan for a wine tasting with Mike Farmer of Paula Kornell Winery and ZFG Winery. Hans Kornell arrived in America in 1939 with only … Continue reading →

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A Morning of Shopping in Petoskey

Posted on October 19, 2026 by thewineraconteur

If you have never been up north in the lower peninsula of Michigan, you have missed a wonderful treat.  After a quick breakfast we began our traditional walk in the downtown district of Petoskey.  If you kind of use the … Continue reading →

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Up North Again

Posted on October 16, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I am finally getting ready to discuss our little getaway back in August, that my Bride always ties into my birthday, which is OK, as the celebratory season keeps getting longer.  I also don’t like announcing to the world that … Continue reading →

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Fine Wine Source Club – October 2026

Posted on October 10, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was a pleasant trip to go visit The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and pick up the Wine Club selections that are curated by the owner and his staff.  It is always a trip to look forward to, … Continue reading →

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My Official Birthday Dinner

Posted on September 28, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We finally go to the destination of the evening to actually celebrate my seventy-second birthday.  It was a day early, but I was accommodating my Bride who had planned a girls-outing, with my blessing.  Her one cousin was accompanying us, … Continue reading →

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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 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 →

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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 →

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Sparkling and Rosé Tasting – Part Two

Posted on July 24, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I was in the midst of a wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and it was even more fun, because unbeknownst to me The Wine Raconteur, Jr. was there with his wife. We were still in … Continue reading →

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