Tag Archives: Entre-Deaux-Mers

Bordeaux Wine Tasting – Part One

Posted on April 19, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I was back at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan for another wine tasting and this time it was all wines from the Bordeaux region and eleven of the twelve wines were from the 2022 vintage. The first wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux Rouge, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau La Tour de Bessan, Chateau Marjosse, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Malbec, Margaux, Medoc, Merlot, Muscadelle, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon | Leave a comment

Some Odds and Ends

Posted on February 14, 2025 by thewineraconteur

You may have noticed that I have been posting “story” entries labeled “From My Cellar” and certainly not for bragging rights, though there are a couple of interesting wines that I have acquired over the years. It has been an … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Paradis Casseuil, Cotes du Rhone, Domaine Sainte-Anne, Domaines Baron de Rothschild, E. Guigal, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, Syrah | Leave a comment

Sip & Shop April 2024

Posted on April 30, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source, held a wine tasting at their restaurant Vertical Detroit and call it “Sip & Shop.” This is the second one that they have held and we have attended. It was fun, because … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Augustine, Bordeaux Blanc, Bouzy, Bouzy Rouge, Champagne, Champagne Andre Clouet, Chateau Auguste, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Muscadelle, No. 5 Brut Rosé, Pinot Noir, Rouge de Bouzy, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Vignobles Sullivan | Leave a comment

September 2023 Birthdays

Posted on October 16, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We had an invitation out to the families to come for a celebration for seven celebrants, including myself. My Bride as always was intent on getting everything perfect. Of course, time and schedules for some people is not understood. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Charteau Marjosse, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Domaine du Vieux, Entre-Deaux-Mers, Famille Joly, France, Garnacha, Grenache, Les Vieux Clos, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Savennieres, Semillon, Syrah, Telegramme, Telegraphe, Vieux Telegraphe, Vignobles Brunier, Vignobles de la Coulee de Serrant | 2 Comments

First Two Courses with Wine at Vertical Detroit

Posted on September 22, 2023 by thewineraconteur

When we got settled at the table at Vertical Detroit, after the initial seven wines at the wine tasting courtesy of the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The First Course was a Charcuterie and Cheese Board placed strategically among … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged "Bordeaux of South America", Augustine, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canon-Fronsac, Chateau Auguste, Chateau Gaby, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Grand Rose, Merlot, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Silver | Leave a comment

Giving a Lesson on Zoom

Posted on August 19, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We have been doing Zoom sessions quite a bit these days, along with probably the rest of the country that has been under lockdown. It is a great way for the families to keep in touch, and we have sessions … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Chateau de Castelnau, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Muscadelle, Reserve de Castelnau, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment

Two Reds from my Club

Posted on October 27, 2019 by thewineraconteur

The month of October was so fleeting and hectic for me, on so many levels that I almost forgot to pick up the club selections from the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. They were quite busy in the shop, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Broadway Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carneros, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Merlot, Sonoma County, Vignobles Laurent Mazeau-Bergstrom | 1 Comment

Wines on Main

Posted on September 25, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Wines on Main is a wine shop and wine bar out in Chelsea, Michigan that I have heard about. The day finally came, my birthday that is, and my Bride asked me what I would like to do. I gave … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Chateau de Castelnau, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Gary Farrell, Muscadelle, Reserve de Castelnau, Russian River Selection, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment

Bordeaux and Maipo

Posted on November 22, 2017 by thewineraconteur

It is very interesting to see what type of wines are being offered at a wine tasting, especially when there is no theme or featured winery. This happened to be the situation when I last visited D. Vine Fine Wines … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Pillebart, Chile, Echeverria Family Wines, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Maipo Valley, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Propuesta | Leave a comment

Dessert Wines on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 20, 2015 by thewineraconteur

After our dinner, while we were finishing our red wines, no one had room for any dessert, and we had planned on making Bananas Foster, that grand dessert from the French Quarter of New Orleans. The conversations were flowing and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Auslese, Bordeaux, Chateau du Pavillon, Dr. Hermann, Entre-Deaux-Mers, Erden, Erdener Pralat, France, Germany, Mosel, Muscadelle, Riesling, Sainte-Croix-du-Mont, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | 3 Comments