Tag Archives: France

The Ledger

Posted on May 31, 2025 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I try to take a 5K walk daily, as we get some true time together for talking. We have a set route that we use in our subdivision and even the neighbors are used to seeing us … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cremant de Loire, France, M. Bonnamy, Methode Traditionelle | Leave a comment

Clara’s Table at the Dearborn Inn

Posted on May 28, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We actually had our glass of wines in hand as we walked from the Four Vagabonds to Clara’s Table for dinner at the Dearborn Inn. Clara was Henry Ford’s wife and the restaurant in the newly renovated hotel was named … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Austin, Austin by Austin Hope, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cave de Lugny, Chardonnay, France, Les Charmes, Macon Lugny, Maconnaise, Paso Robles | Leave a comment

The Four Vagabonds

Posted on May 25, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We found ourselves at the historic Dearborn Inn, which just recently reopened after about a two-year renovation. Some say that it is the first airport hotel in America, as right across the street Henry Ford had a private airport and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Blanc, California, Dollarhide Ranch, France, Jean Marc Barthez, Mary Taylor Wine, Napa Valley, Rutherford Estate Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, St. Supery | 3 Comments

Chicane

Posted on May 22, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were recently invited by some friends to go to a new restaurant, Chicane in the Old Village in Plymouth, Michigan. They did a magnificent job renovating a restaurant that I haven’t been to, for at least thirty years ago … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Cave Vinicoe e Kietzenheim-Kaysersberg, Celani Family Wines, Cremant D'Alsace, Domaine Cherrier et Fils, France, Loire, Merlot, Methode Traditionelle, Napa Valley, Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Proprietary Red Wine, Robusto, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, The Furst | Leave a comment

Another Three Tastings in the Next Room

Posted on May 16, 2025 by thewineraconteur

This last wine tasting was one for the books at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as the selection just kept coming. When all of the wines are curated by the owner and his staff, there never is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Rouge, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Camp, Chateau Figeac, Chateau Petit-Figeac, Clarence Dillon Wine Group, Clarendelle, Dry Creek Valley, France, Hobo Wines, Hopland, Inspired by Haut-Brion, Merlot, North Coast, Redwood Valley, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Sonoma Valley | 6 Comments

Another Wine Tasting in the Next Room

Posted on May 13, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I had just finished a wine tasting with Podere Ciana at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan while in the new addition, I walked into the original part of the shop and another wine tasting was being offered, hosted … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Rouge, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Chateau La Grand Metairie, Cressida Vineyard, District 4, France, Matthiasson Wines, Merlot, Napa Valley, Prime Cellars, Vermentino, Vignobles Buffeteau | Leave a comment

Easter 2025

Posted on May 1, 2025 by thewineraconteur

For years, I have written about the large family gatherings we would have for holidays and birthdays. It gradually became that way, as my Bride, before we met, was the daughter that was always cooking with her mother for events, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Five, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Domaine Daulny, France, Loire, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Sancerre, Spring Mountain District | Leave a comment

Bordeaux Wine Tasting – Part Four

Posted on April 27, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were coming up to the end of the Bordeaux Wine Tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, as I looked at the printout furnished for the tasting. As I always count the wine selections to figure out … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau de Fargues, Chateau Gruaud Larose, Chateau Troplong Mondot, France, Medoc, Merlot, Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru, Saint-Julien, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | 5 Comments

Bordeaux Wine Tasting – Part Three

Posted on April 24, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While we were all enjoying another fine wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan the crowds as always grow, even though we are supposed to block our times, that tends to get a little loose, as those … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Durfort-Vivens, Chateau Haut Marbuzet, Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal, Cru Bourgeois, Cru Bourgeois Exceptional, Cru Grand Bourgeois Exceptionnels, France, Medoc, Merlot, Pauillac, Petit Verdot, Saint-Estephe | 3 Comments

Bordeaux Wine Tasting – Part Two

Posted on April 22, 2025 by thewineraconteur

What could be better than enjoying a Bordeaux wine tasting at my favorite wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan? As usual, I just have to respond to the text announcement and say what time and how many, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux, Chateau Bonalgue, Chateau Fieuzal, Chateau Montlandrie, Cotes de Castillon, Cru Classe de Graves, France, Merlot, Pessac-Leognan, Petit Verdot, Pomerol | Leave a comment