Tag Archives: France

Alpino Detroit in Corktown

Posted on December 11, 2025 by thewineraconteur

People think of my Bride and I when they want to try a restaurant off the beaten track, both in cuisine and destination. My Bride didn’t think twice about us going back to Alpino Detroit with someone that hadn’t been … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arbois vin Jaune, Domaine Rolet Pere et Fils, France, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Gewurztraminer, Italy, Jura, Pierpaolo Pecorari, Savagnin, Savagnin Blanc, Traminer Aromatico, Tre Venezie, Venezia Giulia IGT, White Traminer | Leave a comment

My Bride’s Birthday 2025

Posted on December 8, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I must admit that it was a great celebration and unfortunately this time of the year always gets hectic, and I have articles that pile up on each other, especially when I have multiple part stories. I know that she … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Five, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Chardonnay, Cremant du Jura, Domaine Jean Bourdy, France, Malbec, Merlot, Methode Traditionelle, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Port, Roberts + Rogers Winery | Leave a comment

Thanksgiving 2025

Posted on December 5, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Thanksgiving is a holiday that makes us (my Bride) totally organized and totally impressive to all that hear her accomplishments. This year, two days earlier, she had gone to the post office to mail the out-of-town gifts and the Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blue Curacao, Blumond Blue, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Chateau Haut Marbuzet, Cru Bourgeois, Cru Bourgeois Exceptional, Cru Grand Bourgeois Exceptionnels, France, Fratelli Saraceni, Glera, Italy, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Roberts + Rogers Winery, Saint-Estephe, Saraceni Wines | 2 Comments

Laurent-Perrier – Part Two

Posted on December 2, 2025 by thewineraconteur

It was quite the event at The Fine Wine Source featuring the first time in Detroit as well as in America of Constance Delaire, the Chief Oenologist and Winemaker for Laurent Perrier. There were three one-hour sessions held at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Grand Siecle, Iteration 24, Iteration 26, La Cuvee Rose, Laurent-Perrier, Laurent-Perrier Group, Montagne de Reims, Pinot Noir | 2 Comments

Fine Wine Source Club – November 2025

Posted on November 26, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We joined the wine club at The Fine Wine Source many years ago, basically two wines every month for just under thirty dollars, which is a bargain. The other bargains is that every wine I purchase is at case discount, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Beaujolais, Brand, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chenas, Chenas En Remont, Domaine Pascal Aufranc, France, Gamay, Napa Valley, No. 95, Pinot Noir, Pritchard Hill, Seance | Leave a comment

The New London Chop House – Part Two

Posted on November 8, 2025 by thewineraconteur

When I was just learning to read, on the back page of The Detroit News were two columns, one by Al Blanchard and the other by “Doc” Greene. I remember that it was in Blanchard’s column that I first heard … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Douro, Fine Ruby Porto, France, Grand Bateau, Merlot, Port, Porto, Portugal, Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, W&J Graham's | Leave a comment

Two Sauternes and a Barsac

Posted on October 30, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While we were officially done with the scheduled tastings at The Fine Wine Source, my Bride asked about some Sauternes wines, as the holidays will soon be upon us, and she has some ideas. And naturally this region is famous … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Barsac, Chateau Bastor-Lamontagne, Chateau Coutet, Chateau Rieussec, France, Les Carmes de Rieussec, Muscadelle, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon | 5 Comments

Three Enjoyable Sauvignon Blanc Wines

Posted on October 27, 2025 by thewineraconteur

After having a delightful wine tasting of French red wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan we walked into the original part of the shop and we had a chance to try three special Sauvignon Blanc wines. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, California, Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau d"Yquem "Y", Domaine de Chavalier, France, L'Esprit de Chavalier, Napa Valley, Oakville, Pessac-Leognan, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Stewart Cellars | Leave a comment

Another French Wine Tasting

Posted on October 24, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I truly enjoy attending wine tastings, especially at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. If you are a member of their wine club, you get invitations to attend wine tastings, though you must be flexible, because of the crowds. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Rocher-Calon, Chateau Tour de Luchey, France, Merlot, Montagne-Saint-Emilion | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – October 2025

Posted on October 21, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I feel that I was overdue to pick up my wine club selections from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It has been an interesting time the last month or so, and I have plenty of wines, and tastings … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alsace, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Hidden Horse, Malbec, Merlot, Munster Valley, Red Blend 22, Riesling, Syrah, Two Mountain Winery, Vin d'Alsace, Vin Schoenheitz, Yakima Valley | Leave a comment