Tag Archives: Malbec

Bordeaux Wine Tasting – Part One

Posted on April 19, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I was back at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan for another wine tasting and this time it was all wines from the Bordeaux region and eleven of the twelve wines were from the 2022 vintage. The first wine … Continue reading →

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A Brief Stop at the Dominican Republic

Posted on March 14, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While we weren’t scheduled for any excursions we did go and briefly explore the grounds off the port landing in the Dominican Republic. The island is rather unique in that it is known as Hispaniola and has two sovereign nations; … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bodegas y Vinedos de Aguirre, Canada, Chile, Ice Wine, Inniskillin, Malbec, Morpho Helena, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Ontanon, Ontario, Valle Central, Vidal Blanc | Leave a comment

Elia On the River

Posted on February 27, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were getting closer to the wedding and more people were meeting up, and at least the majority of our crowd ended up at the same hotel, through the arrangements of the cruise line. The hand steamer that my Bride … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 20 Year Old Tawny, Argentina, Chandon Argentina, Colli di Luni DOC, Italy, Lujan de Cuyo, Malbec, Mourisco Tinto, Otima 20, Portugal, Reserva, Sousao, Tawny, Tempranillo, Tenuta la Ghiaia, Terrazas de los Andes, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Barroca, Tinto Cao, Tinto Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Uco Valley, Vermentino, Warre's | Leave a comment

New Year’s Eve 2024

Posted on January 30, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We had a very quiet New Year’s Eve celebration, as the weather was terrible, and we live on the opposite side of the city from everyone else. So, we had just a small gathering and my Bride was still a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Ambonnay, Bouzy, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Cuvee, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Champagne Andre Clouet, Chardonnay, Dunning Vineyards, Malbec, Merlot, Montagne de Reims, Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rose Champagne, Spiritum, Spring Mountain District, The Benchland, Willow Creek District | Leave a comment

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

Three Single Varietals from Korbin Kameron

Posted on January 3, 2025 by thewineraconteur

The next three wines that Korbin Ming poured from his Korbin Kameron wines were varietal grapes usually thought of as blending grapes, while we were at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. These three grapes are now being seen … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Korbin Kameron, Malbec, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment

Korbin Ming Pours More Korbin Kameron Wines

Posted on December 31, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was quite an event at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; as Korbin Ming, the General Manager of Moonridge Vineyards and Korbin Kameron was pouring eleven of his family’s wines that day. The rest of the tasting featured … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cuvee Kristin, Korbin Kameron, Malbec, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Petit Verdot, Proprietary Red Wine, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Three More Reds from Jubilee Wine Selections

Posted on October 26, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was a wonderful afternoon of tasting wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The new addition was just officially opened for business and Stanislas O’Byrne the founder of Jubilee Wine Selections was pouring some of his wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Bouscaut, Chateau Ferriere, Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal, Famille Lurton, France, G&C Lurton, Grand Cru, Jubilee Wine, Malbec, Margaux, Merlot, Pauillac, Pessac-Leognan, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment

Lignier-Michelot and Clos du Val

Posted on October 5, 2024 by thewineraconteur

In case you think that I didn’t have any wine tastings while I was celebrating turning seventy, I did, and will take three articles for the nine wines that I had at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Bourgogne Blanc, Bourgogne Rouge, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Clos du Val, Cuvee Axelle, Domaine Lignier-Michelot, France, Goelet Wine Estates, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

Three Special Wines from Korbin Kameron

Posted on August 1, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Korbin Ming was pouring his wines at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and I think he was having as much fun as those that were there to taste the wines. Now when I say … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignion, California, Cuvee Kristin, Korbin Kameron, Malbec, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Petit Verdot, Proprietary Blend, Sonoma County | Leave a comment