Tag Archives: Italy

The DIA and Chartreuse – Part Two

Posted on August 5, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was an enjoyable afternoon heading into the evening as we were now in the historic Park Shelton Hotel, and our Daughter-in-Law was in awe of the majesty of the Old-World charm of the lobby. I had to smile, because … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Amontillado, Barbera, Barbera D'Alba, Bodegas Cesar Florida, Chipiona, Cruz del Mar, G.D. Vajra, Italy, Jerez, Palomino Fino, Spain | 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

Fine Wine Source Club – July 2026

Posted on July 18, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It is that time of the month to pick up the curated club selected wines from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I know that sometimes it seems like I live there, but I promise you that I don’t, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Albarino, Aureliana, California, Chateau Ducasse, Cortese, France, Gavi, Graves, Italy, Klinker Brick Winery, Lodi-Mokelumne River, Piedmont, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Terre da Vino, Vite Colte | Leave a comment

Lunch at Arta’s Italian

Posted on July 15, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We finally were able to meet up with The Caller and his charming wife. Once again, we met up at Arta’s Italian Restaurant in Brighton, Michigan as it is about halfway between our two houses. The surprising thing is that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 5 Year Old Medium Rich, AVA Grace Vineyards, Blandy's, Boal, Bual, California, Gattinari, Italy, Madeira, Madeira Wine Association, Madeira Wine Company, Malvasia Fina, Nebbiolo, Portugal, Rose, Spanna, The Wine Group, Travaglini Gattanri | Leave a comment

Father’s Day and Again

Posted on July 3, 2026 by thewineraconteur

This year, because of scheduling dates, I actually got to celebrate Father’s Day, two days in a row. The first day was at a restaurant that coincided with a joint Father’s Day and a birthday. The second day, my Bride … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Casa Vinicola Zonin SPA, Famiglia Zonin, Italy, Korbin Kameron, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Napa Valley, Oakville, Opus One, Prosecco, Red Wine, Robert Mondavi, Semillon, To Kalen Vineyard | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – June 2025

Posted on June 30, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I have had so much wine to write about that I barely got this article under the wire. It is the last club that we belong to, and The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan does a great job in … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Aglianica del Vulture DOC, Basilicata, Bricks & Roses, Cabernet Franc, California, Carignane, Casa Vinicola D'Angelo, Chateau Beausejour, D'Angelo, Famille Dupuy, Grenache, Italy, Klinker Brick Winery, Lodi-Mokelumne River, Merlot, Mourvedre, Puisseguin-Saint-Emilion, Rose, Syrah | Leave a comment

A Different Wine Tasting – Part Four

Posted on June 18, 2026 by thewineraconteur

As you may have noticed that The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan captures plenty of my wine tasting moments. This tasting was sponsored by the shop at a fund raiser at Our Lady of Redemption Melkite Catholic Church and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Aglianica del Vulture DOC, Aglianico, Basilicata, Bolgheri Superiore DOC, Cabernet Sauvignon, Casa Vinicola D'Angelo, Enrico Santini, Italy, Merlot, Montepergoli, Piemonte DOC, Sangiovese, Sauvignon, Syrah, Toscana IGT, Tra Donne Sole, Vite Colte | Leave a comment

The Fine Wine Source Club – May 2026

Posted on June 6, 2026 by thewineraconteur

My apologies all around as I am in June, as I write this article, but I had so many articles that I wanted to write about our unexpected trip to Las Vegas, and then I came down with pneumonia, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alico, Ansonia, Ansonia Bianca, Anzulu, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Chateau de Salses, CVA Canicatti, Domaine de Riveyrac, France, Frappato, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Grenache Noir, Grillo, Insolia, Inzolia, Italy, Jackson Family Wines, Languedoc-Roussillon, Macabeo, Merlot, Nerello Mascalese, Nsolia, Petite Sirah, Pyranees-Orientales, Rivesaltes, Riveyrac, Salses-Le-Chateau, Silver Palm, Soria, Terre Siciliane IGT, Vin Doux Naturel, Zolia Bianca | Leave a comment

Taking Everyone to the Bar for Dinner

Posted on May 28, 2026 by thewineraconteur

While we were still in Las Vegas, we really tried to monopolize the time with our kids. While they were making final arrangements, we wanted to make sure that they were eating properly, after all, isn’t that one of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cuvee Brut, Glera, GV Liquid Group, Italy, Porto, Portugal, Prosecco, Tawny Ten Years Old, Taylor Fladgate, Tinta Barroca, Tommaso Gambino, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Treviso, Valdobbiadene, Veneto | Leave a comment

An Afternoon in a Butcher Shop

Posted on May 25, 2026 by thewineraconteur

After the funeral we had a quiet day to ourselves. We have basically over the years charted about a 10K walk that we do, while in Las Vegas, and we usually end up in Tivoli Village for breakfast at a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Black Forest Distillers, Chateau Minuty, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, France, Germany, Glera, Grenache, Italy, M de Minuty, Monkey 47, Nino Franco, Prosecco Superiore, Rustico, Swhwarzwald Dry Gin, Syrah, Valdobbiadene | 3 Comments