Tag Archives: Italy

Fine Wine Source Club November 2022

Posted on November 21, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I am constantly asked to join wine clubs, I guess there must be a reason, but I am still ecstatic about my local wine shop and club at the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I may sound like a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Carignane, Contra Costa County AVA, Dolcetto D'Alba, Faux Pas, Franco Serra, Italy, Joaquin Jose Vineyard, Mazzoni-Live Oak Vineyard, Oakley Road Vineyard, Petite Sirah, Thre Wine Company, Vineyard Lane, Zinfandel | 2 Comments

Voskevaz and a Barolo

Posted on November 7, 2022 by thewineraconteur

As we were still wondering around the Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival at Tivoli Village, we were still grazing on all the food that was being offered. There was a private catering company that we fell in love with … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Aragatsotn, Ararat Valley, Armenia, Barolo, Daniele Conterno, Haghtanak, Italy, Karasi Collection, Langhe, Nebbiolo, Nebbiolo Lampia, Nebbiolo Michet, Panarole, Storica Wines, Vkoskevaz Winery | Leave a comment

Honey Bubbles Sparkling Moscato NV

Posted on November 1, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We were walking around at the Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival with our empty wine glasses, but at a festival like this, the glasses do not stay empty for long. We came up to one of the booths that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Asti, Charmat Method, Honey Bubbles, Italy, Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains, Muscat Canelli, Muscat of Alexandria, Sparkling Moscato, Veneto | Leave a comment

The First Night Was at Grimaldi’s

Posted on October 24, 2022 by thewineraconteur

The logistics of getting us, our children and the grandchildren is an almost impossible task, in fact it was. While we were on holidays, our children were working, and our grandchildren were students and part-time workers as well. Our first … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Italy, Mille Gradi, Rocca delle Macie, Rosso Toscano, Sangiovese | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club Selections September 2022

Posted on September 20, 2022 by thewineraconteur

The month of September has been a bonanza of wine club shipments, though my favorite club selections are from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I guess, because I feel like family when I walk in the door. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Apassimento, California, Cantine Bertoldi, Casa Vinicola Botter, Catapult Ranch Vineyard, Cline Family Cellars, Corvina, Diamond Pile Vineyard, Gran Passione, Italy, Merlot, North Coast, Petaluma Gap, Rosso, Seven Ranchlands, Veneto Rosso IGT, Viognier | Leave a comment

Two Wines From La Doria

Posted on September 10, 2022 by thewineraconteur

While I was at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, enjoying a couple of Franciacorta wines, the salesman, like a good salesman produced two other wines for the owner, the staff and lucky me. The next … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cascina La Doria, Cortese, Gavi DOCG, Italy, Moscato Bianco, Moscato di Asti, Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains, Piedmont, San Cristoforo, Villa Lanata Vineyards | Leave a comment

Two From Barone Pizzini

Posted on September 8, 2022 by thewineraconteur

One day I was visiting my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, and while I was chatting with the owner and the staff, a “road warrior” came in, to have them sample some new wines that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Barone Pizzini, Chardonnay, Extra Brut, Franciacorta DOCG, Golf 1927, Italy, Lombardy, Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Nero, Pinot Noir, Rose | Leave a comment

A Wine Flight at the Gandy Dancer

Posted on September 6, 2022 by thewineraconteur

With my Bride drinking a Negroni, I had to find to keep myself amused at lunch sitting in a glass enclosed old train station in Ann Arbor. The architecture, the details of brick, wood and metal could easily made up … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Aglianico, Azienda Agricola Viberti Giovanni, Bolgheri, Campania, Irpinia, Italy, Langhe DOC, Marchesi Antinori, Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso, Nebbiolo, Nebbiolo Langhe DOC, Santandrea, Taurasi DOCG, Vermentino, Viberti, Vinosia, Vinosia by Luciano Ercolino | Leave a comment

Le Ragnaie Casanovina Montosoli and VV

Posted on August 27, 2022 by thewineraconteur

The last two wine tastings for the afternoon of Le Ragnaie wines at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan was upon us. The tasting was supposed to be conducted by the owner and winemaker Riccardo … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola La Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino, Casanovina Montosoli, Italy, Le Ragnaie, Ragnaie V.V., Sangiovese, Tuscany | 2 Comments

Le Ragnaie Petroso and Passo del Lume Spento

Posted on August 25, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It was interesting watching my Bride as she was writing notes about the wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It was quite an event, and I truly enjoy how they have the wine tastings. They are never … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola La Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino, Italy, Le Ragnaie, Passo Del Lume Spento, Petroso, Sangiovese, Tuscany | Leave a comment