Tag Archives: Dry Creek Valley

Another Three Tastings in the Next Room

Posted on May 16, 2025 by thewineraconteur

This last wine tasting was one for the books at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as the selection just kept coming.   When all of the wines are curated by the owner and his staff, there never is a … Continue reading →

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An Impromptu Tasting

Posted on January 29, 2024 by thewineraconteur

One of the true joys is stopping by my local wineshop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, after getting a message about some new wines.  The first wine that I tried was Domaine Gerard Doreau Monthelie 2020.  Domaine Gerard … Continue reading →

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Roberts + Rogers Howell Mountain and a Zinfandel

Posted on December 9, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We were getting close to the end for an organized wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan featuring the wines of Roger Louer of Roberts + Rogers Winery.  Even though, there was blocks of time for groups … Continue reading →

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R + R Howell Mountain and a Zin

Posted on October 15, 2021 by thewineraconteur

It was getting quite animated at The Fine Wine Source with Roger Louer representing and pouring his Roberts + Rogers wines.  I am sure that he was looking forward to his trip back to California, as he was being entertained … Continue reading →

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Two Enjoyable Reds

Posted on February 12, 2018 by thewineraconteur

We were getting to the end of the evening and there were still more wines to taste at D. Vine Fine Wines. I really had no problem, getting a new education on the last two wines and eagerly waiting to … Continue reading →

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Fume Blanc

Posted on April 25, 2015 by thewineraconteur

My dinner club had another meeting and I tried a new wine, or so I thought. My club was meeting once again at The Courthouse Grille in Plymouth, Michigan. We have had several meetings there, because they fit our criteria … Continue reading →

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The Topper in Dearborn, Michigan

Posted on November 6, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Most people that know me can always spot me in a crowd, because I am always wearing a hat, it is a trademark for me I guess.  So The Topper was a natural for me.  Everywhere you looked there were … Continue reading →

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