Tag Archives: Clarksburg

Fine Wine Source Club – March 2023

Posted on March 19, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It is so enjoyable to go collect my wine club selections each month at the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I know that every wine on the shelves has been personally curated by the owner and his staff, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Clarksburg, Coteaux de Gien, Coteaux du Giennois, France, Gitton Pere et Fils, Loire Valley, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, The Revivalist, Tortoise Creek Wines, Winesellers Limited | Leave a comment

October 2020 Wine Club Selections

Posted on November 1, 2020 by thewineraconteur

The month is almost over and I am just getting to discuss the wines from my local club, the Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan. I am happy to say, that I was concerned that with the lockdowns and everything … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chateau L'Eglise Saget, Clarksburg, France, Masterwines, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Tortoise Creek Wines | Leave a comment

Dinner at The Earle

Posted on October 3, 2019 by thewineraconteur

I was enjoying my day in the sun, I guess you can say. We really had no plans, but all was going well. My Bride was enjoying it as much as I was, which is a good thing. During our … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bourboulenc, California, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Clairette, Clarksburg, France, Grenache Blanc, Joseph Drouhin, Les Vignerons du Mont Ventoux, Maconnaise, Montevina Wines, Pouilly-Fuisse, Terra d'Oro Winery, Trinchero Family Estates, Ventoux, Viognier | 1 Comment

Ms. Yoga is Back

Posted on September 2, 2018 by thewineraconteur

One of my delightful cast of characters returned to Michigan and our home became her base of operations. We have been on the go the entire month of August and then we even had more fun with her presence. Ms. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Agrelo, Argentina, Butter, California, Chardonnay, Clarksburg, Eastern Mendoza, JaM Cellars, Malbec, Mendocino County, Mendoza, Ruta 22, Santa Barbara County, Uco Valley | Leave a comment

Last Graduation

Posted on July 22, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I think we have gone to the last graduation party for the year and the last one was for my nephew. I am basically retired, but I try to help out a store if I can, and the week up … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Butter, California, Chardonnay, Clarksburg, JaM Cellars, Mendocino County, Santa Barbara County | Leave a comment

Bubbles Can’t Hurt

Posted on January 21, 2018 by thewineraconteur

January has been a killer month so far, with all of the extreme cold weather that has pounded us. We just got finished with the holidays and it should have been a month to just (ice) skate through. The extreme … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Charmat Process, Clarksburg, JaM Cellars, L. Mawby Vineyards, M. Lawrence "Sandpiper" Extra Dry, Mendocino County, Michigan, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County | 3 Comments

Keeping Up with Ms. Yoga

Posted on September 13, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I have never asked her, but I am sure that Ms. Yoga must have been voted “Miss Popular” in high school. When she is in town, there is just a whirl-wind of activity and she attempts to see everyone on … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Butter, California, Chardonnay, Clarksburg, JaM Cellars, Leelanau Cellars, Leelanau Peninsula, Mendocino County, Merlot, Michigan, Santa Barbara County | Leave a comment

Two Chardonnays

Posted on January 8, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Ms. Yoga while she was in town for holidays, spent a full day with us and she had a full itinerary, but of plans that she wanted to accomplish as well. I was off that day, but I declined to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Butter, California, Chardonnnay, Clarksburg, Grand Reserve, JaM Cellars, Kendall-Jackson, Mendocino County, Monterey County, Santa Barbara County | Leave a comment

July Birthdays

Posted on July 24, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While still in the eastern suburbs of the Detroit area, we were celebrating all the birthdays in the family that occur in July. This was going to be at one of my Bride’s Sister’s home. So not only did we … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Amador County, Cabernet Franc, California, Central Coast, Chateau de Leelanau, Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Montevina Wines, Terra d'Oro Winery, Trinchero Family Estates, Viognier | Leave a comment

A Night of Pizzas

Posted on February 21, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I think that most people like eating pizza, and that particular industry has flourished. When I was growing up, one went to a pizzeria and ate at the restaurant, but then it blossomed into a major fast-food business and most … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bogle Vineyards, Bonterra, California, Chardonnay, Clarksburg, Fetzer, Mendocino County, Monterey County | 2 Comments