Tag Archives: Merlot

Fine Wine Source Club Selections – August 2025

Posted on August 28, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I am almost late getting this article about the wine club selections from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; or as my Bride calls it, my home away from home, of course I thinks she tends to exaggerate. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricole Colognole, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chianti Rufina, Italy, Le Lastre, Merlot, Napa Valley, Rosso, Rutherford, Sangiovese, Sequoia Grove, Syrah, Tonella Ranch Vineyard, Toscana IGT, Turley Wine Cellars, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Korbin Ming Pours Korbin Kameron – Part Three

Posted on August 19, 2025 by thewineraconteur

It is always a great time to attend a wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; and even greater time when Korbin Ming, the General Manager of Korbin Kameron is there. Especially since Mitch Ming named his … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cuvée Kristin, Korbin Kameron, Malbec, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Petit Verdot, Proprietary Red Wine, Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma Valley | 2 Comments

Korbin Ming Pours Korbin Kameron – Part Two

Posted on August 16, 2025 by thewineraconteur

It was a wonderful wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as Korbin Ming, the General Manager of Korbin Kameron from Moonridge Vineyards. The winery was planted in 2000, and the estate straddles the ridge of Mount … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Korbin Kameron, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Sonoma Valley | 2 Comments

The Wines of Piedmont – Part Two

Posted on July 22, 2025 by thewineraconteur

There were fifteen wines to be tasted from the Piedmont region at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and we will look at the next three wines. I had a bonus, as The Wine Raconteur, Jr. and his Bride … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Allessandro Rivetto, Arneis, Barbera, Colli Tortonesi, Derthona Timorasso, Fabio Oberto, Italy, La Collina di Dioniso, Langhe, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Roero DOCG, Rosso, Terre da Vino, Timorasso, Vite Colte | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – July 2025

Posted on July 16, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I went to The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and I was on a mission. I had to pick up the monthly club wine selections and there was another wine tasting to attend. The wine club not only introduces … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Rouge, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau La Grand Metairie, France, Lucy, Merlot, Monterey County, Pisoni Vineyards, Rose of Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Vignobles Buffeteau | Leave a comment

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

Fine Wine Source Club – June 2025

Posted on June 22, 2025 by thewineraconteur

One of my favorite monthly activities is to stop at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and pick up the wine club selections. The club selections, just like every other wine in the store has been curated by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Adelsheim Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Italy, Lazio IGT, Merlot, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Ronci Valley, Rose of Pinot Noir, Rosso di Ne, Tenuta Ronci, Willamette Valley | 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

Chicane

Posted on May 22, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were recently invited by some friends to go to a new restaurant, Chicane in the Old Village in Plymouth, Michigan. They did a magnificent job renovating a restaurant that I haven’t been to, for at least thirty years ago … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Cave Vinicoe e Kietzenheim-Kaysersberg, Celani Family Wines, Cremant D'Alsace, Domaine Cherrier et Fils, France, Loire, Merlot, Methode Traditionelle, Napa Valley, Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Proprietary Red Wine, Robusto, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, The Furst | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club Selection – May 2025

Posted on May 19, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Some days, I venture into The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan just to pick up the monthly club selections. The two wines arrive at just under thirty dollars and are curated by the owner and his staff, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Italy, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Show Pony, Tocca Dentro, Tomebrands, Treviso-Veneto, Two Mountain Winery, Washington | Leave a comment