Tag Archives: Lebanon

The Final Reds from the Ixsir Winery Tasting

Posted on December 22, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We were down to last of the wines from Ixsir Winery at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  Our guest host was Kelleen Hubbs, the Vice President of Sales for North America for Ixsir Winery.  The new addition for … Continue reading →

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Two More Wines from Ixsir Winery

Posted on December 19, 2024 by thewineraconteur

As I was enjoying a wine tasting of Ixsir Winery offerings at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; the tasting was hosted by Kelleen Hubbs I also remember the last tasting hosted by  Etienne Debbanne of Ixsir Winery.  Etienne … Continue reading →

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Kelleen Hubbs and Ixsir Winery

Posted on December 16, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I recently did a wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan featuring wines from Ixsir Winery.  The winery was founded in 2009 in the northern part of Lebanon in Batroun which is a coastal area.   They are … Continue reading →

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An Araujo and Two from Musar

Posted on November 20, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It really is a joy when I walk into my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, as I never know what I may encounter.  Sometimes it can be very eclectic and from two totally distinct areas … Continue reading →

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We Had Two Non-Vintage Wines

Posted on May 7, 2022 by thewineraconteur

After the appetizers, we had The Caller and his wife move into the dining room which was also renovated since they had been here last.  It was fun, because he was looking at the room and trying to remember the … Continue reading →

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Three Big Reds from Ixsir

Posted on November 2, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We were coming down to the wire and a much-appreciated surprise was tossed into the mix, at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, as we were tasting wines from Ixsir Winery.  Our guest host was Etienne Debbanne the Co-founder and … Continue reading →

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A Rosé and a Red from Ixsir

Posted on October 31, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We were up to the middle two wines of a flight of six, poured and discussed by Etienne Debbanne the Co-founder and Chairman of Ixsir Winery of Lebanon at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  … Continue reading →

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Two Whites from Ixsir Winery

Posted on October 29, 2021 by thewineraconteur

It was a delightful experience to be regaled by Etienne Debbanne, the Co-founder and Chairman of Ixsir Winery at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  Ixsir Winery is considered to have the finest terroirs in … Continue reading →

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Etienne Debbanne and Ixsir Winery

Posted on October 27, 2021 by thewineraconteur

There are days that are more memorable than others, when I set food in my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source of Livonia.  I mean they are all great days, but the other day I had a chance to … Continue reading →

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Two Summer Wines

Posted on July 7, 2021 by thewineraconteur

There are days when I walk into my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source and every wine is a winner.  Actually, that is every time I stop in, because they don’t carry the usual run-of-the-mill wines that are found … Continue reading →

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