Tag Archives: Langhe

The New London Chop House – Part One

Posted on November 5, 2025 by thewineraconteur

In the fabled memories of Detroit was the famed London Chop House and it was akin to the Twenty-One Club of Manhattan and The Pump Room of Chicago. All legendary and could truly be said “where the elite meet to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bricco Riella, Cascina Pian d'Or, Italy, Langhe, Moscato Bianco, Moscato di Asti | Leave a comment

The Fine Wine Source Club – September 2025

Posted on September 27, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Now in the midst of my monthlong birthday celebration we also picked up our monthly club wines from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and we did have some wine tastings during the month as well and I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amador County, Awatere Valley, Barbera, Barbera D'Alba, Brookby Hill Vineyard, California, David Clouston, Italy, La Bioca, Langhe, Marlborough, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, Spelletich Cellars, Spelletich Family Wine Company, Tua Tua, Wairau Valley, Zabalda, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

The Wines of Piedmont – Part Four

Posted on July 29, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While I was having this wonderful wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It was a pleasure hearing our moderator asking The Wine Raconteur Jr.’s Bride her opinion on the wines as we were going. I find … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Terra da Vino, Azienda Agricola Tintero, Barbaresco, Barbaresco DOCG, Barbera, Barbera D'Alba, Italy, La Bioca, La Casa in Collina, Langhe, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Vite Colte, Zabalda | 3 Comments

The Wines of Piedmont – Part Three

Posted on July 25, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were getting to the half-way point of fifteen Piedmontese wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and not only were the two Raconteurs having fun, but so were all the other patrons that were coming in for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Angelo Nego, Barbera, Barbera d'Asti DOCG, Barbera del Monferrato DOC, Barbero d"Asti Superiore DOCG, Cari, Carola, Daje Mach, Ercole, Fra Germano, Italy, La Bioca, La Lune e I Falo, Langhe, Pelaverga, Pelaverga Piccolo, Piedmont, Taddone, Terre da Vino, Verduno Pelaverga DOC, Vite Colte | 2 Comments

The Wines of Piedmont – Part Two

Posted on July 22, 2025 by thewineraconteur

There were fifteen wines to be tasted from the Piedmont region at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and we will look at the next three wines. I had a bonus, as The Wine Raconteur, Jr. and his Bride … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Allessandro Rivetto, Arneis, Barbera, Colli Tortonesi, Derthona Timorasso, Fabio Oberto, Italy, La Collina di Dioniso, Langhe, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Roero DOCG, Rosso, Terre da Vino, Timorasso, Vite Colte | Leave a comment

And Then There Were More Reds to Try

Posted on July 10, 2025 by thewineraconteur

After the Maison Trimbach wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan in the new addition, we walked back into the original store to be greeted with more wines to taste, Red wines from both the Old World … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged 'L Franc ******, Bourgogne Rouge, Bussia, Cabernet Franc, Domaine Rene Leclerc, France, Italy, La Bioca, Langhe, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Proprieta Sperino, Vino d'Italia-Vino da Tavola | 2 Comments

Italy Wine Tasting – Part Two

Posted on March 29, 2025 by thewineraconteur

There I was at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan for a wine tasting of Italian wines. We had just tasted three wines that were chilled and now we were going to start on the red wines. The first … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Tintero, Barolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dalla Terra, Italy, Langhe, Lazio IGT, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Perla Terra, Piedmont, Ronci Valley, Rosso di Ne, Tenuta Ronci | Leave a comment

A Couple from Langhe Nebbiolo

Posted on February 9, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Now I have to admit that I enjoy tasting and writing about wines, but the wines that I get from my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, may keep you scrambling to find some of these … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Guido Porro, Camilu, Guido Porro, Il Principe, Italy, Langhe, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Michele Chiarlo, Nebbiolo | Leave a comment

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

Cello

Posted on January 26, 2019 by thewineraconteur

It was a long time coming, but at Cello in downtown Howell, we met The Caller and his wife. There is no one that has missed this couple more than my Bride and I. Since they have both retired, they … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alessandro Berselli, Barolo, Chardonnay, Gardiz, Glera, Italy, L'Altro, Langhe, Piedmont, Pio Cesare, Prosecco, Sauvignon Blanc, Tenuta Arbeta, Veneto | Leave a comment