Tag Archives: France

Dinner at Bar Pigalle

Posted on July 9, 2023 by thewineraconteur

After enjoying many wines at the tasting, we had made a reservation for dinner, as we had no idea what to expect from the dinner.  I had originally called to ask if I could get a table in the bar … Continue reading →

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More French Rosé Wines at a Tasting

Posted on July 7, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Considering that we were outsiders among the regulars at Bar Pigalle for their casual wine tasting event, we eventually fit in, for sure my Bride did.  I was just holding my own, as I have always drunk at my own … Continue reading →

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A Unique French Rosé Wine Tasting

Posted on July 5, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Through social media and assorted wine associates, I found out about a wine tasting at Bar Pigalle in Detroit.  Detroit is undergoing a change, it is being rediscovered and areas that were once elegant and trendy, had become areas that … Continue reading →

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Two Graduations in One Day

Posted on July 1, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride’s godson graduated from college and we drove out to see the ceremony.  After the ceremony, they announced that we all suffered in sweltering heat in at an arena, because they were concerned that it was safer than to … Continue reading →

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Wine Club Selections – June 2023

Posted on June 17, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I know that you will be surprised to find out that I stopped at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan for two reasons.  We bought a case of wine, that I haven’t even wrote about and at two different … Continue reading →

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Le Puy Rolland and Cuvee Hercule

Posted on June 15, 2023 by thewineraconteur

As were going to enjoy the last two wines poured by Anne Charlotte Melia Bachas of Chateau de la Font, du Loup where she is both owner and winemaker, at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, … Continue reading →

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Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Les Demoiselles

Posted on June 13, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The Gods were smiling down on us, a we were enjoying wines from Chateau de la Font, du Loup along with winemaker and owner Anne Charlotte at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  Over the … Continue reading →

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Signature by la Font, du Loup

Posted on June 11, 2023 by thewineraconteur

A great time for us to try some new and interesting wines at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  We were enjoying a tasting session with Anne Charlotte Melia Bachas, the grand-daughter of the founder … Continue reading →

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Anne Charlotte and Chateau de la Font, du Loup

Posted on June 9, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My local wine shop, the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan was having a special event of a wine tasting, featuring two female winemakers and I will discuss each of the women, their winery, and their wines in sequence.  I … Continue reading →

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Rene Leclerc and Chambertin

Posted on May 28, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We were getting close to the closing of the Michael Corso Selections wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  Michael Corso is always on the lookout for smaller vignerons who always have the pulse of the wine … Continue reading →

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