Tag Archives: Cortese

Lunch on the Water in Las Vegas – Part One

Posted on May 16, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Our first day in Las Vegas was just for the two of us, as the kids were making plans for their mother, and we didn’t want to interfere, but we let them know that we would help them. I suggested … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut Reserve, Champagne, Chardonnay, Chateau Roumieu, Cortese, Epernay, Etichetta Nera, France, Gavi del Comune di Gavi, Gavi di Gavi, Haut Barsac, Imperial Brut, Italy, La Mesma, Moet et Chandon, Monterotondo, Muscadelle, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Tassarolo, White Star | Leave a comment

The Wines of Piedmont – Part One

Posted on July 19, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Who wouldn’t be excited about a wine tasting labeled as “The Wines of Piedmont” especially when it is hosted and curated by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It was also a tasting where all the wines were affordable, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Aureliana, Cortese, Cyrogrillo, Gavi, Italy, La Bioca, Langhe DOC, Manzoni Bianco, Piedmont, Piemonte DOC, Rossese Bianco, Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Tra Donne Sole, Vite Colte | 2 Comments

Italy Wine Tasting – Part One

Posted on March 26, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Since I was out, after recovering from pneumonia, I stopped by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to pick up the Wine Club selections as well as to enjoy a wine tasting that they were holding. The first wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Andrea Faccio, Azienda Agricola Otella, Ciona Rosé, Cortese, Gavi DOCG, Italy, Lombardy, Lugano DOC, Piedmont, Podere Ciona, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT, Trebbiano di Lugano, Turbiana, Verdicchio, Villa Giada | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – July 2024

Posted on July 17, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure to go to my favorite wine shop and it was double the fun, because besides picking up the club selections at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; there was also going to be a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Monte del Fra, Bianco di Custoza, California, Carbonic Fermentation, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Cortese, Custoza, Custoza Superiore DOC, Friulano, Garganega, Grenache, Italy, Love you Bunches, Monte del Fra, Obispo County, Rose, Santa Barbara County, Southern San Luis, Stolpman Vineyard, Tai, Trebbiano, Ugni Blanc, Veneto | 1 Comment

The Grotto at the Inn at Saint John’s

Posted on October 19, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I may have been named after a Saint, but I certainly don’t refer to our home in such lofty terms. Saint John’s Resort has a history that began in the late Forties when St. John’s Provincial Seminary opened its doors … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Villa Sparina, Brut, Chardonnay, Cortese, Gavi, Gavi del Comune di Gavi, Gavi di Gavi, Gavi DOCG, Glera, Italy, Piedmonte, Prosecco, Scarpetta Wines | Leave a comment

Thirty Years

Posted on April 28, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Not the age of a wine, but the number of years my Bride has put up with me, since we met. We always celebrate this day. Even the Ritz Carlton in Michigan didn’t last this long. I told her that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Campo di Marte, Cantine Manfredi, Cortese, DeAngelis, Gavi del Comune di Gavi, Italy, Montepulciano, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Patrizi | Leave a comment

Two Wines From La Doria

Posted on September 10, 2022 by thewineraconteur

While I was at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, enjoying a couple of Franciacorta wines, the salesman, like a good salesman produced two other wines for the owner, the staff and lucky me. The next … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cascina La Doria, Cortese, Gavi DOCG, Italy, Moscato Bianco, Moscato di Asti, Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains, Piedmont, San Cristoforo, Villa Lanata Vineyards | Leave a comment

Catching Up with The Caller at Dinner

Posted on November 24, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Attempting to get together with The Caller is harder than finding a smooth road in Michigan. Since, the moment that he and his charming wife both retired, they may have to hire a full time Social Secretary. We actually made … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bodegas Alto Moncayo, Campo de Borja, Cortese, Franco Serra, Garnacha, Gavi, Grenache, Italy, Piedmont, Spain | Leave a comment

From Hogsmead to The Palm

Posted on October 26, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We were definitely traveling old school while we were on holidays; trains, boats and shoe leather. The majority of the interest for the two of us was at King’s Crossing, Diagon Alley, Hogsmead and Hogwarts and to get there from … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cortese, Etichetta Bianca, Gavi, Gavi del Comune di Gavi, Gavi di Gavi, Italy, La Scolca, Piedmont | Leave a comment

Franco Serra Gavi

Posted on May 14, 2019 by thewineraconteur

I just picked up the wines for the May wine club selection from Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It is always fun to see what the wines will be, as I don’t read what they are, until I get … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cortese, Franco Serra, Gavi, Italy, Piedmont | Leave a comment