Tag Archives: Merlot

Chanel and Chateau Rauzen-Segla

Posted on November 4, 2024 by thewineraconteur

The wine tasting was still proceeding at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and Juliette Allegre, the Brand Ambassador for the Chanel Wine Group was doing a wonderful job. Chanel is a luxury fashion house founded in 1910 by … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Rauzen-Segla, France, Grand Cru, Margaux, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Segla | Leave a comment

Chanel and Chateau Canon

Posted on November 1, 2024 by thewineraconteur

In the cosmic world there is usually a normal schedule in life for wine tastings at The Fine Wine Source, but I received an invitation for a Friday afternoon tasting featuring two estates from France under the Chanel umbrella. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chateau Canon, Croix Canon, France, Merlot, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru | Leave a comment

Durfort-Vivens and Trinite Estate

Posted on October 29, 2024 by thewineraconteur

The afternoon session with Stanislas (Stan) O’Byrne was coming to an end at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. He was showing some of the wines from his company Jubilee Wine Selections, that he introduced to the owner of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Acaibo, Amaino, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chateau Durfort-Vivens, France, G&C Lurton, Margaux, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Sonoma County, Trinite Estate | Leave a comment

Three More Reds from Jubilee Wine Selections

Posted on October 26, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was a wonderful afternoon of tasting wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The new addition was just officially opened for business and Stanislas O’Byrne the founder of Jubilee Wine Selections was pouring some of his wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Bouscaut, Chateau Ferriere, Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal, Famille Lurton, France, G&C Lurton, Grand Cru, Jubilee Wine, Malbec, Margaux, Merlot, Pauillac, Pessac-Leognan, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment

First Three Reds from Jubilee Wine Selections

Posted on October 23, 2024 by thewineraconteur

There is hardly anything more relaxing than having an afternoon wine tasting, unless you are like me and trying to be unobtrusive and taking photos. We were being regaled with anecdotes and photos while Stanislas (Stan) O’Byrne of Jubilee Wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Superior, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau de Camarsac, Chateau de Villegeorge, Chateau La Tour de Bessan, France, Haut-Medoc, Jubilee Wine, Margaux, Marie-Laure Lurton, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Thierry Lurton | Leave a comment

An Alba, an Amarone and a SEGC

Posted on October 8, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was a great day when I stopped by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as there were some wonderful wines being poured. It is now the only way to shop for wines and the selection is always great, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amarone della Valpolicella, Apassimento, Azienda Agricola Commendatore G.B. Burlotto, Cabernet Franc, Chateau La Confession, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Dolcetto, Dolcetto D'Alba, France, G.B. Burlotto, Italy, Jean-Philippe Janouiex Domaines, Merlot, Piedmont, Rondinella, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Valpolicella, Villa Ca'Vendri, Ville di Antane | Leave a comment

Lignier-Michelot and Clos du Val

Posted on October 5, 2024 by thewineraconteur

In case you think that I didn’t have any wine tastings while I was celebrating turning seventy, I did, and will take three articles for the nine wines that I had at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Bourgogne Blanc, Bourgogne Rouge, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Clos du Val, Cuvee Axelle, Domaine Lignier-Michelot, France, Goelet Wine Estates, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

My Seventieth Birthday

Posted on October 2, 2024 by thewineraconteur

As I have been told over the years “It is better to be seen, than viewed.” I heartily agree and though the brain may not agree, the body does feel the years at times. There is not much that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arneis, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Chateau Cheval Blanc, France, Italy, Merlot, Piedmont, Premier Grand Cru Classe - A, Roero DOCG, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Terre da Vino, Villata, Vite Colte | 2 Comments

Echo, Chateau Lynch-Bages and Blanc

Posted on September 14, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We were coming up to the second half of the wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan with the special host Pierre Louis Araud of Famille JM Cazes. We were going to enjoy Echo de Lynch-Bages, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blanc de Lynch-Bages, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Lynch-Bages, Echo de Lynch-Bages, Famille JM Cazes, France, Haut-Bages Averous, Medoc, Merlot, Muscadelle, Pauillac, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment

Pierre Louis Araud and Famille JM Cazes

Posted on September 11, 2024 by thewineraconteur

The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan was having a special event, a wine tasting featuring wines from Famille JM Cazes, with Pierre Louis Araud pouring the wines and discussing the wines and the history and nuances of each wine. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Lynch-Bages, Famille JM Cazes, France, Medoc, Merlot, Pauillac, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment