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A Tasting with Mike Farmer – Part Two

Posted on October 31, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I enjoyed a quiet time at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. For a brief period with Jim Lutfy, the proprietor, Mike Farmer of Paula Kornell Sparkling Wines and ZFG Winery. As Mike Farmer explained, it was serendipity that … Continue reading →

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A Tasting With Mike Farmer – Part One

Posted on October 28, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Another bright and crisp Autumn Day that found me at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan for a wine tasting with Mike Farmer of Paula Kornell Winery and ZFG Winery. Hans Kornell arrived in America in 1939 with only … Continue reading →

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Sparkling and Rosé Tasting – Part One

Posted on July 21, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I recently did a tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and I got there early, and I wandered into the tasting room, and I ran into The Wine Raconteur, Jr. and his Bride, a bonus for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brut, Cabernet Franc, California, California Sparkling Wine, Champagne J M Gobillard et Fils, Chardonnay, Cremant de Loire, Domaine de la Treille, France, Hautvillers, Loire Valley, Methode Champenoise, Paula Kornell Wines, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Rose, Thibaut Henrion | Leave a comment

Easter Sunday 2026

Posted on April 13, 2026 by thewineraconteur

In Armenian one would say Shnorhavor Surb Zatik or Happy Easter in English. We had about fifteen here for Easter dinner and alas the family is getting splintered, and plenty is from the demands of employers. Of course, when I … Continue reading →

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Three Vintages from Paula Kornell Wines

Posted on March 26, 2026 by thewineraconteur

After we enjoyed the two non-vintage California sparkling wines from Paula Kornelll Winery of Napa Valley at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, we were ready for their following three vintage sparklers. We started with Paula Kornell Wines Blanc … Continue reading →

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Paula Kornell Wines at The Fine Wine Source

Posted on March 23, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Club membership at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan pays off finely with another perk. This time with a wine tasting presented by Mike and Jenny Farmer, owners of Paula Kornell Wines and ZFG Wine. Hans Kornell arrived in … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brut, Brut Rose, California, California Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Methode Champenoise, Paula Kornell Wines, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – February 2026

Posted on February 15, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure to stop by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan at any time, but this time I was picking up the two wines curated by them for the club. As a retired retailer I look … Continue reading →

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48th at Mint 29

Posted on January 31, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I think it is easier to accept that our grandchildren are either in college or have graduated, than to believe our children are getting older. Our other son who just recently moved back from Las Vegas, turned forty-eight and he … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut Cuvee, California, California Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Decoy, Duckhorn, Duckhorn Portfolio, Duckhorn Vineyards, Duckhorn Wine Company, Methode Champenoise, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir | 2 Comments

Whatever Shall We Do in Vegas?

Posted on June 6, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I know that this sounds like a silly question, in regards to activities that we could do in Las Vegas, but since we were having our last three grandchildren graduating from High School, originally there was talk of the Las … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Andre Champagne Cellars, California, California Champagne, E&J Gallo, Extra Dry, Methode Champenoise | 3 Comments

Fine Wine Source Club-December 2024 Selections

Posted on December 25, 2024 by thewineraconteur

The month of December always catches me way behind with articles, as there is always more events and tastings to attend and report on. I always like to write across the entire spectrum of wines that I encounter. I always … Continue reading →

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