Tag Archives: Malbec

And Another Round of Reds

Posted on July 13, 2025 by thewineraconteur

After the special wine tasting of Maison Trimbach at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia Michigan, we went back to the original shop and we were presented with a total of seven red wines. I wrote about the first three, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alexander Valley, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Far Niente, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Opus One, Overture, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Red Wine, Silver Oak Cellars, Sonoma | Leave a comment

Two Graduates in Las Vegas 2025

Posted on June 13, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Out of our eight grandchildren, number sixth and seventh were graduating from High School in Las Vegas. So, we made a trip to see them graduate. Our daughter was all excited and she told us, just to meet them before … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Argentina, Bodega Luigi Bosca, Lujan de Cuyo, Malbec, Mendoza, Valle de Uco | Leave a comment

Dinner For Two at William B’s

Posted on June 9, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Our first night in Las Vegas, and we were on our own, an unusual situation. For at least the last twenty years or so, we have been staying at The Suncoast in the Summerlin district of Las Vegas, where two … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arroyo Seco, Boisset Family Estates, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Charles Woodson's, Intercept, Lyeth Estate, Malbec, Merlot, Monterey County, O'Neill Vintners & Distillers, Paso Robles, Petite Verdot, Red Wine, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Easter 2025

Posted on May 1, 2025 by thewineraconteur

For years, I have written about the large family gatherings we would have for holidays and birthdays. It gradually became that way, as my Bride, before we met, was the daughter that was always cooking with her mother for events, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Five, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Domaine Daulny, France, Loire, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Sancerre, Spring Mountain District | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux Rouge, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau La Tour de Bessan, Chateau Marjosse, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Malbec, Margaux, Medoc, Merlot, Muscadelle, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon | Leave a comment

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