Tag Archives: Merlot

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 | 1 Comment

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

Fine Wine Source Club – June 2025

Posted on June 30, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I have had so much wine to write about that I barely got this article under the wire. It is the last club that we belong to, and The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan does a great job in … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Aglianica del Vulture DOC, Basilicata, Bricks & Roses, Cabernet Franc, California, Carignane, Casa Vinicola D'Angelo, Chateau Beausejour, D'Angelo, Famille Dupuy, Grenache, Italy, Klinker Brick Winery, Lodi-Mokelumne River, Merlot, Mourvedre, Puisseguin-Saint-Emilion, Rose, Syrah | Leave a comment

A Different Wine Tasting – Part Six

Posted on June 24, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We were still at the fundraiser at Our Lady of Redemption Melchite Catholic Church sponsored by The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan. While I was stopping everywhere to talk shop, my Bride was going around and taking photos and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Celani Family Wines, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Red Blend, Robusto, Tenacious | Leave a comment

A Different Wine Tasting – Part Five

Posted on June 21, 2026 by thewineraconteur

While we were still noshing and schmoozing at a fund raiser at Our Lady of Redemption Melchite Catholic Church, sponsored by The Fine Wine Source, I was able to watch my Bride have fun. At normal wine tastings, she is … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chateau Beausejour, Chenas, Chenas En Remont, Crozes Hermitage, Domaine Pascal Aufranc, Famille Dupuy, France, Gamay, J. Denuziere, Merlot, Puisseguin-Saint-Emilion, Rhone Valley, Syrah | Leave a comment

A Different Wine Tasting – Part Four

Posted on June 18, 2026 by thewineraconteur

As you may have noticed that The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan captures plenty of my wine tasting moments. This tasting was sponsored by the shop at a fund raiser at Our Lady of Redemption Melkite Catholic Church and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Aglianica del Vulture DOC, Aglianico, Basilicata, Bolgheri Superiore DOC, Cabernet Sauvignon, Casa Vinicola D'Angelo, Enrico Santini, Italy, Merlot, Montepergoli, Piemonte DOC, Sangiovese, Sauvignon, Syrah, Toscana IGT, Tra Donne Sole, Vite Colte | Leave a comment

A Different Wine Tasting – Part Three

Posted on June 15, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We were trying to enjoy some food, between wine tastings at Our Lady of Redemption Melkite Catholic Church during a fund raiser, that was partly supported by The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan. We were still at the Ixsir … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ainata, Altitudes Red, Basbina, Batroun, Bechouat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Caladoc, Grande Reserve Rouge, Ibeil, Ixsir Winery, Jezzine, Kab Elias, Kfifane, Lebanon, Merlot, Napa Valley, Syrah, Tempranillo, Yamoune | Leave a comment

The Fine Wine Source Club – May 2026

Posted on June 6, 2026 by thewineraconteur

My apologies all around as I am in June, as I write this article, but I had so many articles that I wanted to write about our unexpected trip to Las Vegas, and then I came down with pneumonia, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alico, Ansonia, Ansonia Bianca, Anzulu, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Chateau de Salses, CVA Canicatti, Domaine de Riveyrac, France, Frappato, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Grenache Noir, Grillo, Insolia, Inzolia, Italy, Jackson Family Wines, Languedoc-Roussillon, Macabeo, Merlot, Nerello Mascalese, Nsolia, Petite Sirah, Pyranees-Orientales, Rivesaltes, Riveyrac, Salses-Le-Chateau, Silver Palm, Soria, Terre Siciliane IGT, Vin Doux Naturel, Zolia Bianca | Leave a comment