Tag Archives: Italy

A Gaja and an Amarone

Posted on November 23, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I was finally at the last two wines for the tasting at the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  I am always amazed at the caliber of fine wines that I get to taste when I am there, and I … Continue reading →

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Two New Blends

Posted on November 19, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I have a total enjoyment of wines, and I have had people ask me why I would drink a blended wine over a single wine.  Sometimes they give me a big stare when I tell them, that just because a … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Barolos

Posted on November 17, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I am like a kid in a candy store when I am at Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  I talk about how I go in and do some wine tastings, and before anyone thinks that I am getting anything … Continue reading →

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A Turbiana and a Pinot Noir

Posted on November 15, 2018 by thewineraconteur

When I am at Fine Wine Source for a tasting, I try to alternate between the Old World and the New World, just so that I have potentially new wines to discuss and so that I am not always talking … Continue reading →

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Club Wines for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 11, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I received the email a day earlier that I could pick up the club wines from Fine Wine Source in Livonia.  I was in the middle of a project, just like I always am these days.  So, the next day … Continue reading →

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Two from the Old World

Posted on October 24, 2018 by thewineraconteur

As I recall, I was going to pick up my wine club selections from the Fine Wine Source in Livonia and believe it or not, I got waylaid in a wine shop.  Some times I can make stops anywhere longer … Continue reading →

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Two New Club Wines

Posted on October 20, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Writing a wine blog and belonging to a wine club can be a very expensive combination, especially when my local club is Fine Wine Source in Livonia.  I do not mean to imply that they only sell expensive wines, but … Continue reading →

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My September Club Meeting

Posted on October 18, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I have belonged to a dinner club since 1989, which may sound like a long time, but the club has been in existence for about 125 years.  In fact, when the City of Detroit was celebrating their 300’th birthday, we … Continue reading →

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Lodi and Puglia

Posted on August 31, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I recently picked up the monthly pair of wines from the Fine Wine Source Wine Club, our newest club and quite close to the house.  While it kind of seems odd to see Lodi and Puglia together in the title, … Continue reading →

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Mint 29

Posted on August 29, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Traditionally when my Favorite Daughter is in town, we take her to one of her prized memories of restaurants in Dearborn, Michigan where she grew up.  Alas the town is not the same, the so-called leaders of the community are … Continue reading →

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