Tag Archives: France

A Reunion at The Earle

Posted on December 1, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was like a working dinner, there was my Bride, and The Caller, and one of her key contacts, as my Bride’s division only had one client, and that client probably kept about seventy employees for the company she worked … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cairannes AOC, Carignan, Cotes du Rhone Villages Cairanne, Cuvee Vielles Vignes, Domaine des Amadieu, France, Grenache, Loire Valley, Mourvedre, Philippe Portier, Quincy, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah | Leave a comment

Almost Show Time

Posted on November 25, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We were finally on our way to see Bernadette Peters and her one woman show at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. I think we were both looking forward to seeing the show, perhaps me, a bit more, but my … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Aucarot, Azienda Agricola Otella, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chalosse, Cognac, Colombard, Cuvee de Renclose, Folle Blanche, France, Grande Champagne, Italy, Jurancon Blanc, Le Creete, Lugano DOC, Merlot, Montils, Otella, Pineau des Charents, R. Navarre, Trebbiano di Lugano, Turbiana, Ugni Blanc, Verdicchio | Leave a comment

An Albarin, a Chablis, and a Sherry

Posted on November 13, 2024 by thewineraconteur

In case you never noticed my Bride can be impulsive, or as Micheleen Flynn would say “impetuous.” While we were making our reservations for seeing Bernadette Peters, she saw a movie poster for a film, that I had not heard … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Albarin, Albarin Blanco, Chablis, Chardonnay, El Maestro Sierra, Fevre-Fevre, France, Jerez, Jerez de la Frontera, Leon, Marcel et Blanche, Pardevalles Estate, Pedro Ximenez, Sherry, Spain, Tierra de Leon, Vinedos y Bodega Pardevalles Estate | Leave a comment

Chanel and Chateau Rauzen-Segla

Posted on November 4, 2024 by thewineraconteur

The wine tasting was still proceeding at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and Juliette Allegre, the Brand Ambassador for the Chanel Wine Group was doing a wonderful job. Chanel is a luxury fashion house founded in 1910 by … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Rauzen-Segla, France, Grand Cru, Margaux, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Segla | Leave a comment

Chanel and Chateau Canon

Posted on November 1, 2024 by thewineraconteur

In the cosmic world there is usually a normal schedule in life for wine tastings at The Fine Wine Source, but I received an invitation for a Friday afternoon tasting featuring two estates from France under the Chanel umbrella. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chateau Canon, Croix Canon, France, Merlot, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru | Leave a comment

Durfort-Vivens and Trinite Estate

Posted on October 29, 2024 by thewineraconteur

The afternoon session with Stanislas (Stan) O’Byrne was coming to an end at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. He was showing some of the wines from his company Jubilee Wine Selections, that he introduced to the owner of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Acaibo, Amaino, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chateau Durfort-Vivens, France, G&C Lurton, Margaux, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Sonoma County, Trinite Estate | Leave a comment

Three More Reds from Jubilee Wine Selections

Posted on October 26, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was a wonderful afternoon of tasting wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The new addition was just officially opened for business and Stanislas O’Byrne the founder of Jubilee Wine Selections was pouring some of his wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Bouscaut, Chateau Ferriere, Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal, Famille Lurton, France, G&C Lurton, Grand Cru, Jubilee Wine, Malbec, Margaux, Merlot, Pauillac, Pessac-Leognan, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment

First Three Reds from Jubilee Wine Selections

Posted on October 23, 2024 by thewineraconteur

There is hardly anything more relaxing than having an afternoon wine tasting, unless you are like me and trying to be unobtrusive and taking photos. We were being regaled with anecdotes and photos while Stanislas (Stan) O’Byrne of Jubilee Wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Superior, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau de Camarsac, Chateau de Villegeorge, Chateau La Tour de Bessan, France, Haut-Medoc, Jubilee Wine, Margaux, Marie-Laure Lurton, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Thierry Lurton | Leave a comment

Jubilee Wine Selections

Posted on October 20, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was the first dedicated wine tasting in the new annex room at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The tasting was on Saturday, and the city gave permission to use the new room the day before. Stanislas (Stan) … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Blanc, Chateau Bouscaut, Chateau de Camarsac, Famille Lurton, France, Grand Cru, Graves, Jubilee Wine, Loire Valley, Melon, Melon de Bourgogne, Muscadet, Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie, Pessac-Leognan, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Thierry Lurton, Vignoble Ollivier-Cottenceau | Leave a comment

An Auslese and Two from Sauternes

Posted on October 11, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I was very surprised and elated after tasting six dry wines at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan when they poured three famed after dinner wines. One German and two from France. I have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Auslese, Berg Rottland, Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau de Fargues, France, Germany, Rheingau, Riesling, Rusesheim, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, VDP Grosse Lage, Weingut Carl Ehrhard | Leave a comment