Tag Archives: Italy

Bernadette Peters and Vin Santo

Posted on November 10, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride needs to gets plenty of support and praise from me, because I am, and will always be a pain in the arse about certain things. While I know that she carries a torch for Jimmy Stewart and for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Badia a Coltibuono, Gaiole, Italy, Malvasia, Trebbiano, Ugni Blanc, Vin Santo, Vin Santo del Chianti Classico, Vini da Tavola | 2 Comments

An Alba, an Amarone and a SEGC

Posted on October 8, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was a great day when I stopped by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as there were some wonderful wines being poured. It is now the only way to shop for wines and the selection is always great, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amarone della Valpolicella, Apassimento, Azienda Agricola Commendatore G.B. Burlotto, Cabernet Franc, Chateau La Confession, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Dolcetto, Dolcetto D'Alba, France, G.B. Burlotto, Italy, Jean-Philippe Janouiex Domaines, Merlot, Piedmont, Rondinella, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Valpolicella, Villa Ca'Vendri, Ville di Antane | Leave a comment

My Seventieth Birthday

Posted on October 2, 2024 by thewineraconteur

As I have been told over the years “It is better to be seen, than viewed.” I heartily agree and though the brain may not agree, the body does feel the years at times. There is not much that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arneis, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Chateau Cheval Blanc, France, Italy, Merlot, Piedmont, Premier Grand Cru Classe - A, Roero DOCG, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Terre da Vino, Villata, Vite Colte | 2 Comments

Fine Wine Source Club – September 2024

Posted on September 17, 2024 by thewineraconteur

By the time that you read this article about the wine club selections at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, I will have hit another milestone and another decade as I will now be in my Seventies. Someone told … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ancient Lakes of Columbia AVA, Badiolo, Canaiolo, Chianti DOCG, Ciliegiolo, Colorino, Columbia Valley, Italy, Lip Out, Mammolo, Riesling, Sangiovese, Tomé Group of Brands, Tomebrands, Trambusti, Washington | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – August 2024

Posted on August 19, 2024 by thewineraconteur

While we were on our little getaway, I received a message about a new wine the Fine Wine Shop in Livonia, Michigan was getting, and we decided to order some, before it disappears from their shelves, so I asked that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bibi Graetz, California, Cinsault, Clarksburg, Cotes de Provence, Domaine Houchart, Famille Quiot, France, Grenache Noir, Italy, Lamole Vineyard, Londa Vineyard, Montefili Vineyard, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese, Siena Vineyard, Syrah, Testamatta Rosso, Tibouren, Toscana IGT, Vincigliata Vineyard, Vinum Cellars, Wilson Farms | Leave a comment

Russo Ristorante & Mercato

Posted on August 16, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I have been on social media for over twelve years and I have met many people, and most have been interesting and a pleasure, and a small percentage that have not. I became reacquainted with plenty of former classmates and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Academia, Ariddu, Charmat Process, Glera, Grillo, Italy, Martinotti Method, Prosecco, Riddu, Rlossese Bianco, Russo Legacy, Sicily, Societa' Agricola Collina Del Sole, Vollpicello | 4 Comments

Fine Wine Source Club – July 2024

Posted on July 17, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure to go to my favorite wine shop and it was double the fun, because besides picking up the club selections at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; there was also going to be a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Monte del Fra, Bianco di Custoza, California, Carbonic Fermentation, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Cortese, Custoza, Custoza Superiore DOC, Friulano, Garganega, Grenache, Italy, Love you Bunches, Monte del Fra, Obispo County, Rose, Santa Barbara County, Southern San Luis, Stolpman Vineyard, Tai, Trebbiano, Ugni Blanc, Veneto | 1 Comment

Dinner at Alpino Detroit

Posted on July 8, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I had just touched on the beginning of our dinner at Alpino Detroit in Corktown, after we had toured the renovated Michigan Central Station. I was happy to have read that when Alpino Detroit was being designed they eliminated the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Acqui, Alto Adige, Brachetto, Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, Colli Orientali de Friuli DOC, Elena Walch, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC, Giacomo Bologna Braida, Italy, Lagrein, Perusini, Perusini Societa Agricola, Piedmont, Pinot Grigio, Ramato, Ronchi di Gramogliano | Leave a comment

Bibi Graetz, Lindes de Remelluri, and Vietti

Posted on June 29, 2024 by thewineraconteur

After the wonderful tasting dinner at Vertical Detroit, I then went to The Fine Wine Source to pick up the wines that we ordered the night before. I also got a chance to say hello to Alexandra Sineau, the Export … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Asti, Barbaresco, Barbera D'Asti, Bibi Graetz, Cascinetta Vietti, Colore Rosso, Granja Nuestra, Italy, Las Lindes de Remelluri, Piedmont, Rioja, Rioja Alavesa, Senora de Rmelluri, Spain, Tempranillo, Testamatta Rosso, Tuscany, Vietti Trevigne | Leave a comment

Three More Italian Wines During the Tasting

Posted on June 8, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure to go to any wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The tasting was centered on the wines of Bibi Graetz, but I had a chance to try three other wines from … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Argenina, Arneis, Bruno Giacosa, Carricante, Casa Vinicola Bruno Giacosa, Catanese Bianco, Catarratto, Chianti Classico, Donnafugata, Etna Bianco DOC, Gaiole, Gran Selezione, Italy, Podere il Palazzino, Roero DOCG, Sangiovese, Sicily, Sul Vulcano, Toscana IGT, Vino da Tavola di Toscana | Leave a comment