Tag Archives: France

Fine Wine Source Club – October 2026

Posted on October 10, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was a pleasant trip to go visit The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and pick up the Wine Club selections that are curated by the owner and his staff. It is always a trip to look forward to, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Chardonnay, Chateau Haut-Batailley, Cyrogrillo,, France, Italy, Korbin Kameron, La Bioca, Langhe, Manzoni Bianco, Massa Vineyard, Medoc, Merlot, Moonbeam, Pauillac, Piedmonte, Rossese Bianco, Serralunga d'Alba | Leave a comment

My Official Birthday Dinner

Posted on September 28, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We finally go to the destination of the evening to actually celebrate my seventy-second birthday. It was a day early, but I was accommodating my Bride who had planned a girls-outing, with my blessing. Her one cousin was accompanying us, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Buissoonier, Burgundy, C. da Silva, Cave des Vignerons de Buxy, Chardonnay, Cote Chalonnais, Dalva, France, La compangnie de Burgondie, Montagny, Portugal, Presidential, Sousao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vintage Porto | 2 Comments

Seventy-two Times Around the Sun

Posted on September 25, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Somehow, seventy-two doesn’t seem that old nowadays, or maybe I am just placating myself. Maybe it is because I do know that I am no longer a spring chicken, but I keep going. Some people try to hide the fact … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Apremont Vineyard, Chambery, Domaine Jacky Marteau, Domaine Marc Portaz, France, Jacquere, Le Coeur de la Reine, Loire Valley, Martin-Cot, Molette de Montmelian, Sauvignon, Savoie, Touraine | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – September 2026

Posted on September 22, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was pure pleasure to stroll into The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, because for the last couple of weeks, I had basically been seeing my internist, with a side trip to the oral surgeon to have a wisdom … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alentejo, Blanco, Branco, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Clos Rene, France, Gambler's Ghost, Lake County, Malbec, Merlot, North Coast, Petit Verdot, Pomerol, Portugal, Quinta do Paral, Sonoma County, Vidigueira | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – August 2026

Posted on August 20, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Every month, for sure, I stop at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to pick up the two club selections. There is always a wine from the Old World and one representing the New World, plus additional advantages for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Celani Family Wines, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Howell Mountain, Merlot, Mourvedre, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Passion Terroirs, Pont du Rhone, Red Wine Blend, Roberts + Rogers Winery, Rose, St. Helena, Syrah, Vincenza | 5 Comments

A Visit to the Michigan Heroes Museum

Posted on August 17, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We both like museums and history, not to mention meals with wine. My Bride has mentioned the museum often to one of her friends and off we went to Frankenmuth, Michigan for a nice day trip. We have covered Frankenmuth, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blanc, Bodegas Ego, Coteaux du Giennois, Cuvee Alice Berthier, France, Goru-Organic, Goru-Verde, Jumilla, Loire, Mary Taylor Wine, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Sauvignon Blanc, Spain | Leave a comment

MI.MOSA

Posted on August 8, 2026 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I like to walk for exercise and just for some quiet time together. So far, we have not solved any of the world’s problems, but it does give us a chance to get our “steps” in. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American Champagne, Brut, California, California Champagne, California Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Cinsault, Cote des Roses, E&J Gallo, France, Gerard Bertrand, Grenache, Languedoc, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Syrah, William Wycliff Winery | 5 Comments

The DIA and Chartreuse – Part One

Posted on August 2, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We go to museums often, sometimes just so that she can get her “steps” in, but the exhibits are always worth seeing. My Bride recently found out that our daughter-in-law hadn’t been to the DIA, since maybe a grade school … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Avinyou Caves, Babich Wines, Bergerac Blanc, Brut Reserva, Can Fontanals Estate, Cava, Chateau Belingard, France, Macabeo, Marlborough, Methode Traditionelle, Muscadelle, New Zealand, Parellada, Penedes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spain, Xarel-lo | Leave a comment

Sparkling and Rosé Tasting – Part Four

Posted on July 30, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was getting to the end of the wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, and since The Wine Raconteur, Jr. was there with his Bride, it was fun watching them decide on which wines to get, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bricks & Roses, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Rose, California, Carignane, Chateau de Montgueret, France, Grenache, Klinker Brick Winery, Le Petite Saint Louis, Lodi-Mokelumne River, Loire Valley, Mourvedre, Rose, Rose D'Anjou, Syrah, Turley Wine Cellars, White Zinfandel, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Sparkling and Rosé Tasting – Part Three

Posted on July 27, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was quite a lively tasting event at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I had got to the tasting early and was looking for a good place to put my hat, when I ran into The Wine Raconteur, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chateau Gassier, Chateau Mourgues du Gres, Cinsault, Costieres du Gard, Cotes de Provence, Fleur d'Eglantine, France, Grenache Noir, Italy, Mourvedre, Podere Ciona, Rose, Sangiovese, Syrah, Toscana IGT, Vermentino | Leave a comment