Tag Archives: Merlot

Ashes & Diamonds – Part One

Posted on August 31, 2024 by thewineraconteur

There was a daily double happening at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as there was two special wine tastings in the same week.  The first tasting featured Kashy Khaledi of Ashes & Diamonds Winery.  In 2017, he launched … Continue reading →

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A Trio of Oldies

Posted on August 22, 2024 by thewineraconteur

While I was at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan there were three recent wines that they wanted me to try, from a horde from a long-retired restaurant, that had been stored away and forgotten about.  It is not … Continue reading →

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Three Special Wines from Korbin Kameron

Posted on August 1, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Korbin Ming was pouring his wines at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and I think he was having as much fun as those that were there to taste the wines.  Now when I say … Continue reading →

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Another Tasting of Korbin Kameron Winery Offerings

Posted on July 29, 2024 by thewineraconteur

A wonderful way to spend some time at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan is with Korbin Ming, winemaker at Moonridge Vineyards, as he poured and showcased some great wines started by his father who named the winery after … Continue reading →

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Hillwalker Vineyards Mount Veeder

Posted on July 20, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I was at my local wineshop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to taste a vertical run of Hillwalker Vineyards of Mount Veeder.  Mount Veeder is an AVA in the southwest hills of Napa Valley, and famed for its … Continue reading →

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Independence Day 2024

Posted on July 11, 2024 by thewineraconteur

When I was growing up, Independence Day was quite the holiday.  When I was a kid, the day started with a parade, that wasn’t even a block away from our house to watch, then we had a barbecue, and then … Continue reading →

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Fine Wine Source Club Selections – June 2024

Posted on June 14, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Once a month I go to my favorite wine shop The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan to pick up the club selections, of course by now, you realize that I tend to stop there more often than once a … Continue reading →

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Cachet Cocktail & Wine Bar and Shores Inn

Posted on May 30, 2024 by thewineraconteur

During the Memorial Day weekend, some of the Louisville clan came up, for an intensive visit.  On the books a Detroit Tigers Baseball game was planned, an evening of Drones, think of fireworks without the pyrotechnics and noise, a Memorial … Continue reading →

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An Eclectic Last Three for My Bride

Posted on May 24, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I were finishing off with our tasting fun at “Sip & Shop” at Vertical Detroit, and then we were going to attend another wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan which also curates and … Continue reading →

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Fine Wine Source Club – May 2024

Posted on May 21, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I was overdue going into my favorite place, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  First my Bride for almost a month and myself, after her third week, I was down for two weeks and we both were taking Paxlovid, … Continue reading →

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