Tag Archives: Italy

Fine Wine Source Club – January 2025

Posted on January 21, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I figure that I will break up the current narrative to mention that I have stopped at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to pick up the monthly club offerings. The club selections as well … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienta Agricola Lombardo, Bella Union, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Confino, Italy, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Prugnolo Gentile, Sangiovese, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Ynez Valley, Sta. Rita Hills, The Paring, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment

Christmas with The Wine Raconteur Jr. 2024 Part Two

Posted on January 18, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While my Bride was getting the main course prepared, she also had made her Caesar Salad, and vegetables. The main course of the meal, she started preparing the night before, as she was making two different types of Ribs in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Barolo, Bodegas Manzanos, California, Cascine Rivette e Marena, Familia Fernandez de Manzanos, Grenache, Italy, Korbin Kameron, Manzanos Red Wine, Marchesi Villadoria, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Serralunga, Sonoma County, Sweet Isla, Tempranillo, Vino Tinto | 2 Comments

A Wine Delivery to The Caller

Posted on January 12, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were going to meet The Caller, as they live in a remote area, and they asked us to get them some wine. Which was opportune, as we could get together to see them for the Christmas season, as they … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Belleruche, Bourboulenc, Charmat Method, Clairette, Cotes du Rhone Blanc, Da Luca, France, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Glera, Grenache Blanc, Italy, M. Chapoutier, Marinotti Method, Mourisco Tinto, Otima 10, Porto, Portugal, Prosecco, Roussanne, Sousao, Tawny Ten Years Old, Tempranillo, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Barroca, Tinto Cao, Tinto Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Veneto, Viognier, Warre's | Leave a comment

Almost Show Time

Posted on November 25, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We were finally on our way to see Bernadette Peters and her one woman show at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. I think we were both looking forward to seeing the show, perhaps me, a bit more, but my … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Aucarot, Azienda Agricola Otella, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chalosse, Cognac, Colombard, Cuvee de Renclose, Folle Blanche, France, Grande Champagne, Italy, Jurancon Blanc, Le Creete, Lugano DOC, Merlot, Montils, Otella, Pineau des Charents, R. Navarre, Trebbiano di Lugano, Turbiana, Ugni Blanc, Verdicchio | Leave a comment

Catching Up with The Caller at Ciao Amici

Posted on November 19, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I were meeting The Caller and his wife at Ciao Amici in Brighton, which is about the halfway point between our two houses. We left early, and because of construction and traffic backups, because of the construction, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Italy, Merlot, Napa Valley | Leave a comment

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