Tag Archives: Chardonnay

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 →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Chardonnay, Chateau Haut-Batailley, Cyrogrillo,, France, Italy, Korbin Kameron, La Bioca, Langhe, Manzoni Bianco, Massa Vineyard, Medoc, Merlot, Moonbeam, Pauillac, Piedmonte, Rossese Bianco, Serralunga d'Alba | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Buissoonier, Burgundy, C. da Silva, Cave des Vignerons de Buxy, Chardonnay, Cote Chalonnais, Dalva, France, La compangnie de Burgondie, Montagny, Portugal, Presidential, Sousao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vintage Porto | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Celani Family Wines, Chardonnay, La Prima, Napa Valley | 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

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 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 →

Posted in Wine | Tagged 1911 Grand Cru, Bouzy, Brut, Chalky, Champagne, Champagne Andre Clouet, Chardonnay, Collection 246, Cotes de Blanc, Louis Roederer, Montagne de Reims, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Un jour de 1911, Valee de la Marne | 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

A Different Wine Tasting – Part Two

Posted on June 12, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We were having a grand time at a fund raiser at Our Lady of Redemption Melkite Catholic Church, sponsored by The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan. And my Bride was having a grand old time. We were still at … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Batroun, Chardonnay, Cinsaut, EL Ixsir White, Grande Reserve Rose, Ixsir Winery, Lebanon, Mourvedre, Syrah, Viognier | Leave a comment

A Different Wine Tasting – Part One

Posted on June 9, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Most of the wine tastings that I attend, I must admit, are at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The Fine Wine Source was hosting a wine tasting at his church as a fund raiser with tables and tables … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Altitudes White, Batroun, Bekkaa Valley, Chardonnay, Grand Reserve, Ixsir Winery, Lebanon, Muscat, Obaideh, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier | Leave a comment

The Fine Wine Source Club – May 2026

Posted on June 6, 2026 by thewineraconteur

My apologies all around as I am in June, as I write this article, but I had so many articles that I wanted to write about our unexpected trip to Las Vegas, and then I came down with pneumonia, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alico, Ansonia, Ansonia Bianca, Anzulu, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Chateau de Salses, CVA Canicatti, Domaine de Riveyrac, France, Frappato, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Grenache Noir, Grillo, Insolia, Inzolia, Italy, Jackson Family Wines, Languedoc-Roussillon, Macabeo, Merlot, Nerello Mascalese, Nsolia, Petite Sirah, Pyranees-Orientales, Rivesaltes, Riveyrac, Salses-Le-Chateau, Silver Palm, Soria, Terre Siciliane IGT, Vin Doux Naturel, Zolia Bianca | Leave a comment