Tag Archives: Chateau d'Yquem

Three Enjoyable Sauvignon Blanc Wines

Posted on October 27, 2025 by thewineraconteur

After having a delightful wine tasting of French red wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan we walked into the original part of the shop and we had a chance to try three special Sauvignon Blanc wines. The … Continue reading →

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An Auslese and Two from Sauternes

Posted on October 11, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I was very surprised and elated after tasting six dry wines at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan when they poured three famed after dinner wines. One German and two from France.  I have to … Continue reading →

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Ygrec ’21

Posted on July 26, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I had a chance to try a White Bordeaux at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and they were upset that my Bride was not with me, but I brought her there another day, after all, what I do … Continue reading →

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Christmas Dinner 2023 with Two Raconteurs

Posted on December 27, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It just wouldn’t be Christmas without The Wine Raconteur, Jr., a sobriquet that he gave himself, when he guest wrote a couple of articles for me.  We met when I was posting a job at his college and he immediately … Continue reading →

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Y is for Ygrec

Posted on November 11, 2020 by thewineraconteur

When I was a kid we used to hear “Y because we love you” on black and white television, unless you were among the very fortunate to have a color television set at home.  I just had a chance to … Continue reading →

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