Tag Archives: Merlot

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

Another Three Tastings in the Next Room

Posted on May 16, 2025 by thewineraconteur

This last wine tasting was one for the books at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as the selection just kept coming. When all of the wines are curated by the owner and his staff, there never is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Rouge, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Camp, Chateau Figeac, Chateau Petit-Figeac, Clarence Dillon Wine Group, Clarendelle, Dry Creek Valley, France, Hobo Wines, Hopland, Inspired by Haut-Brion, Merlot, North Coast, Redwood Valley, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Sonoma Valley | 6 Comments

Another Wine Tasting in the Next Room

Posted on May 13, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I had just finished a wine tasting with Podere Ciana at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan while in the new addition, I walked into the original part of the shop and another wine tasting was being offered, hosted … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Rouge, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Chateau La Grand Metairie, Cressida Vineyard, District 4, France, Matthiasson Wines, Merlot, Napa Valley, Prime Cellars, Vermentino, Vignobles Buffeteau | Leave a comment

Semifonte, Le Diacce and Gran Selezione from Podere Ciona

Posted on May 10, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were getting ready to taste the last three wines from Podere Ciona at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Lorenzo and Jennifer Gatteschi were conducting the tasting and the crowd were all waiting for these wines. The first … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, Chianti Classico, Gran Selezione, Italy, Le Diacci, Merlot, Podere Ciona, Sangiovese, Semifonte, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment

Lorenzo and Jennifer Gatteschi of Poderi Ciona

Posted on May 7, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I attended another wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and the tasting was conducted by Lorenzo and Jennifer Gatteschi of Podere Ciona from Gaiole in Chianti. I was reading the history of the winery on their … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, Chianti Classico Riserva DOC, Ciona Rosé, Gaiole, Italy, Merlot, Podere Ciona, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT | 3 Comments

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