Tag Archives: Howell Mountain

A Tasting with Roger Louer – Part Two

Posted on November 12, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was a beautiful afternoon at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as we were chatting and tasting with Roger Louer.  In 1999, longtime friends Roger Louer and Robert Young commenced efforts to establish a first-class Cabernet Sauvignon brand … Continue reading →

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A Tasting with Roger Louer – Part One

Posted on November 9, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Since my days of shopping and enjoying my local wine shop and club, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, I think that Roger Louer and his wines have had the most visits and tastings. Roger Louer was holding court … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Three Splits from the Cellar

Posted on April 13, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While my Bride and I were in recovery mode, believe it or not, we were not in the mood to drink wine.  We did, but not in our usual way, and we certainly were not going to restaurants.  Not a … Continue reading →

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A Great Threesome

Posted on November 18, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I was at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan picking up my monthly club selections and I was invited to try three wines proffered by a wine salesman who was trying to sell the wines to either the store, … Continue reading →

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Roberts + Rogers Howell Mountain and a Zinfandel

Posted on December 9, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We were getting close to the end for an organized wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan featuring the wines of Roger Louer of Roberts + Rogers Winery.  Even though, there was blocks of time for groups … Continue reading →

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R + R Howell Mountain and a Zin

Posted on October 15, 2021 by thewineraconteur

It was getting quite animated at The Fine Wine Source with Roger Louer representing and pouring his Roberts + Rogers wines.  I am sure that he was looking forward to his trip back to California, as he was being entertained … Continue reading →

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Roberts + Rogers Winery

Posted on January 24, 2019 by thewineraconteur

I had the privilege of tasting two wines from Roberts + Rogers Winery from St. Helena when I was at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  In 1999, longtime friends Roger Louer and Robert Young … Continue reading →

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The Best Laid Plans

Posted on December 30, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Tradition has it, that we have a brunch on Christmas Day at my Mother-in-Law’s house and everyone eventually gets there. The snow had kind of abated, but there was still some more coming down, but the travel time was not … Continue reading →

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A Cab and a Petite Sirah

Posted on August 10, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I am sure that most people must think that I am really strange, there I am at a wine tasting and I keep my glassful of wine, until they empty a bottle and then I take the bottle and the … Continue reading →

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