Tag Archives: Italy

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

Lunch on the Water in Las Vegas – Part One

Posted on May 16, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Our first day in Las Vegas was just for the two of us, as the kids were making plans for their mother, and we didn’t want to interfere, but we let them know that we would help them. I suggested … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut Reserve, Champagne, Chardonnay, Chateau Roumieu, Cortese, Epernay, Etichetta Nera, France, Gavi del Comune di Gavi, Gavi di Gavi, Haut Barsac, Imperial Brut, Italy, La Mesma, Moet et Chandon, Monterotondo, Muscadelle, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Tassarolo, White Star | Leave a comment

DaVinci and Cantina Zaccagnini

Posted on April 25, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I don’t know about you, but I am constantly getting messages that I have too many photos on my phone, and as I start searching, I find another article to be written that was pushed out by other articles. Of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Ciccio Zaccagnini, Cantina Zaccagnini, Italy, Montepulciano, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo | 1 Comment

A Few More Wines That I Tasted

Posted on April 19, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It really was a pleasure to do some more tastings, especially on a one-on-one experience as is usually the case at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I also do enjoy the more structured tasting events that they enact … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Agianico del Vulture DOC, Aglianico, Azienda Agricola Demarie Giovanni, Basilicata, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Casa Vinicola D'Angelo, Italy, Langhe, Merlot, Napa Valley, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Philip Togni Vineyards, Spring Mountain District | Leave a comment

The Fine Wine Source Club – April 2026

Posted on April 16, 2026 by thewineraconteur

With so much going on between me and the house, and my Bride helping her sister, it felt wonderful to go out and be with people. And picking up the wine club selections was a bonus. As always there is … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arroyo Seco Vineyards, ASV Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chablis, Chardonnnay, Delle Venezie DOC, France, Francine Bechelier, Hommage, Il Colle, Italy, Maligny, Monterey County, Ocnautic, Paso Robles, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Red Blend, Shandon Vineyard, Treviso, Veneto, Villey-en-Auxois, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Easter Sunday 2026

Posted on April 13, 2026 by thewineraconteur

In Armenian one would say Shnorhavor Surb Zatik or Happy Easter in English. We had about fifteen here for Easter dinner and alas the family is getting splintered, and plenty is from the demands of employers. Of course, when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Otella, Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Brut, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Concept, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, French Colombard, Italy, Korbel, Lombardy, Lugana, Merlot, Methode Champenoise, Missouri Hopper Vineyard, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Stagecoach Vineyard, The Benchland, Trebbiano di Lugano, Truchard Atlas Peak Vineyard, Turbiana, Verdicchio | Leave a comment

Easter Eve 2026 – Part Two

Posted on April 10, 2026 by thewineraconteur

The annual gathering of all the cousins is a major event, and the crowd is growing, because of weddings, and even the announcement of a new cousin or grandchild, depending on your point of view, so the happiness will continue. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Apassimento, California, Cantine Bertoldi, Carreras Vineyard, Casa Vinicola Botter, Corvina, Dry Creek Valley, Elyse Winery, Italy, Merlot, Rosso, Sonoma County, Veneto, Zinfandel | 2 Comments