Tag Archives: Merlot

A Tasting with Mike Farmer – Part Three

Posted on November 3, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We now were at the part of the tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan where Mike Farmer changed hats and discussed his other winery and this was the only location to buy his wines other then at … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chateau de Sales, Diamond Mountain District AVA, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oakville Reserve Production, Pomerol, Rose of Cabernet Franc, ZFG Winery | Leave a comment

After the Club Pickup

Posted on October 13, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I was just chatting a bit, a discussing some wines that I saw online, while I was at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I tend to be a bit of talker, in case you hadn’t noticed and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Talenti, Blueline Estate,, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Calistoga, Chateau de Camensac, Haut-Medoc, Hourglass Wines,, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Rosso di Montalcino, Sangiovese, Sangiovese Grosso, St. Helena, St.-Laurent-et-Benon, Tuscany | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – October 2026

Posted on October 10, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was a pleasant trip to go visit The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and pick up the Wine Club selections that are curated by the owner and his staff. It is always a trip to look forward to, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Chardonnay, Chateau Haut-Batailley, Cyrogrillo,, France, Italy, Korbin Kameron, La Bioca, Langhe, Manzoni Bianco, Massa Vineyard, Medoc, Merlot, Moonbeam, Pauillac, Piedmonte, Rossese Bianco, Serralunga d'Alba | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – September 2026

Posted on September 22, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was pure pleasure to stroll into The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, because for the last couple of weeks, I had basically been seeing my internist, with a side trip to the oral surgeon to have a wisdom … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alentejo, Blanco, Branco, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Clos Rene, France, Gambler's Ghost, Lake County, Malbec, Merlot, North Coast, Petit Verdot, Pomerol, Portugal, Quinta do Paral, Sonoma County, Vidigueira | Leave a comment

A Tasting with Tom Celani 2026 – Part Two

Posted on September 4, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure to attend a tasting with Tom Celani along with his Celani Family Vineyards wines, when he holds court at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The first red wine tasting was the Celani Family … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ardore, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Celani Family Wines, Coombsville, Merlot, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Proprietary Red Wine, Red Blend, Robusto, Tenacious, The Family | Leave a comment

Korbin Kameron at The Fine Wine Source 2026 – Part Three

Posted on August 29, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We were coming up to the end of the tasting of Korbin Kamerin wines hosted by Korbin Ming at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It may appear to be a quick tasting, but we had already had seven … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cuvée Kristin, Estate Blend Red Wine, Korbin Kameron, Malbec, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, Petite Verdot, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Korbin Kameron at The Fine Wine Source 2026 – Part Two

Posted on August 26, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was a very festive day at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan with Korbin Ming, the winemaker at Korbin Kameron as he was pouring his Mount Veeder wines from his Moonridge Vineyard straddling Sonoma County and Napa Valley. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Korbin Kameron, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – August 2026

Posted on August 20, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Every month, for sure, I stop at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to pick up the two club selections. There is always a wine from the Old World and one representing the New World, plus additional advantages for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Celani Family Wines, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Howell Mountain, Merlot, Mourvedre, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Passion Terroirs, Pont du Rhone, Red Wine Blend, Roberts + Rogers Winery, Rose, St. Helena, Syrah, Vincenza | 5 Comments

More Wines at My Dinner Club

Posted on August 11, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I belong to a dinner club that began in the late 1800s, the date is questioned because it began and then reorganized in another year. In the early years, the members were the titans of industry and retail in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, California, Emmolo Wines, Estate Collection, Merlot, Napa, Oak Knoll, Pinot Noir, Portugal, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Russian River Valley, Silk & Spice, Sogrape Vinhos, Sonoma County, Syrah, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Wagner Family of Wine | Leave a comment

Father’s Day and Again

Posted on July 3, 2026 by thewineraconteur

This year, because of scheduling dates, I actually got to celebrate Father’s Day, two days in a row. The first day was at a restaurant that coincided with a joint Father’s Day and a birthday. The second day, my Bride … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Casa Vinicola Zonin SPA, Famiglia Zonin, Italy, Korbin Kameron, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Napa Valley, Oakville, Opus One, Prosecco, Red Wine, Robert Mondavi, Semillon, To Kalen Vineyard | Leave a comment