Tag Archives: Corvina Veronese

Italy Wine Tasting – Part Six

Posted on April 10, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were coming up to the final two wines for this tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It was getting a bit more crowded still, and I have to explain that the tasting was not a sit-down … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Camporal, Corte San Benedetto, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Italy, Recioto della Valpolicella Classico, Rondinella, Valpolicella, Veneto | Leave a comment

Italy Wine Tasting – Part Five

Posted on April 7, 2025 by thewineraconteur

The turnout for this Italian Wine Tasting was getting more jovial at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as the crowds increased. They were trying to have people come in at certain times of the day, but I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amarone della Valpolicella, Bertani, Bolgheri Superiore DOC, Cabernet Sauvignon, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Enrico Santini, Grezzana, Italy, Merlot, Montepergoli, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tenuta Novare, Toscana IGT, Valpantena, Valpolicella, Veneto, Verona, Villa Ca'Vendri, Ville di Antane | Leave a comment

An Alba, an Amarone and a SEGC

Posted on October 8, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was a great day when I stopped by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as there were some wonderful wines being poured. It is now the only way to shop for wines and the selection is always great, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amarone della Valpolicella, Apassimento, Azienda Agricola Commendatore G.B. Burlotto, Cabernet Franc, Chateau La Confession, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Dolcetto, Dolcetto D'Alba, France, G.B. Burlotto, Italy, Jean-Philippe Janouiex Domaines, Merlot, Piedmont, Rondinella, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Valpolicella, Villa Ca'Vendri, Ville di Antane | Leave a comment

What Happens in Vegas, Stays with Us

Posted on March 20, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Somehow, no matter how long we stay in Las Vegas visiting two of our children and five of our grandchildren, the time seems so short. There were many side trips that we made, quick meals, shopping (me even more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American Champagne, Brut, California, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, E&J Gallo, F.LLI Allegrini, Italy, Palazzo Della Torre, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Ripasso, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Veneto, Veronese IGT, William Wycliff Winery | Leave a comment

January 2021 Wine Club Selections

Posted on January 18, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Venturing out in to the real world is quite a bother, unless I am planning on stopping by The Fine Wine Source either to pick up the monthly club selections or to pick up some other wines. There is just … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Corvina Veronese, F.LLI Allegrini, Italy, Kenwood Vineyards, La Grola, Mendocino County, Oseleta, Sonoma County, Veronese IGT | 2 Comments

Two Interesting Italian Wines

Posted on November 23, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I may not get out as much as I used to this year, I still enjoy going to my wine shop The Fine Wine Source. There are times that I need to place an order, times to just shop and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Caruso & Minini, Corvina Veronese, F.LLI Allegrini, Italy, La Grola, Naturalmente Bio, Oseleta, Perricone, Sicily, Terre Siciliane IGT, Veneto, Veronese IGT | Leave a comment

A Return to Capo’s

Posted on March 13, 2019 by thewineraconteur

“Hey, what’s with the food around here? A kid comes up to me in a white jacket, gives me a Ritz cracker, and uh, chopped liver, he says, ‘Canapes’. I said, uh, ‘can of peas, my ass, that’s a Ritz … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 20 Year Old Tawny, Australia, Barossa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, F.LLI Allegrini, Italy, King of Prohibition, Lodi, Mourisco Tinto, Palazzo Della Torre, Peltier Winery & Vineyards, Port, Portugal, Ripasso, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Shiraz, Sousao, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Upper Douro, Veneto, Veronese IGT, Viognier, W. & J. Graham's | 1 Comment

A Small Dinner of Alumni

Posted on January 2, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Over the course of my writings, I have written about my assorted junior high reunions and assorted planning meetings. Recently an alumna that could not make the last reunion was in town and created a mini get-together of some old … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Croatina, Italy, Montegradella, Rondinella, Sartori, Valpolicella Classico Superiore | 2 Comments

Another Planning Meeting for my Reunion

Posted on July 24, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Periodically I bring you up to date on the plans for my open year Junior High School Reunion and we just had the last planning meeting, as it is one week away, actually by the time you read this the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Croatina, Italy, Montegradella, Rondinella, Sartori, Valpolicella Classico Superiore | Leave a comment

El Barzon in Detroit, Michigan

Posted on April 11, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Just a little Northeast of where I grew up is a very unique restaurant that just packs them in. I say unique because of the culinary offering; one side of the menu is true Mexican food and the other side … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Corvina Veronese, Italy, Molinara, Ripasso, Rondinella, Tomassi, Valpolicella, Viticoltori | Leave a comment