Tag Archives: Muscadelle

Two Sauternes and a Barsac

Posted on October 30, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While we were officially done with the scheduled tastings at The Fine Wine Source, my Bride asked about some Sauternes wines, as the holidays will soon be upon us, and she has some ideas. And naturally this region is famous … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Barsac, Chateau Bastor-Lamontagne, Chateau Coutet, Chateau Rieussec, France, Les Carmes de Rieussec, Muscadelle, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon | 5 Comments

Bordeaux Wine Tasting – Part One

Posted on April 19, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I was back at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan for another wine tasting and this time it was all wines from the Bordeaux region and eleven of the twelve wines were from the 2022 vintage. The first wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux Rouge, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau La Tour de Bessan, Chateau Marjosse, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Malbec, Margaux, Medoc, Merlot, Muscadelle, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon | Leave a comment

Dinner After the Play

Posted on February 8, 2025 by thewineraconteur

When my Bride and her friend were planning to go see “A Beautiful Noise” they were also deciding where to go for dinner. Her friend had said a couple of times that she would like to try Le Supreme, since … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arnaud de Villeneuve, Domaine de L'Alliance, Domaine Regis Minet, France, Grenache Blanc, IGP Catalanes, Loire, Muscadelle, Pouilly Fume, Rancio, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon, Tabacal Dos, Tresmontaine, vieilles vignes | Leave a comment

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

Sip & Shop April 2024

Posted on April 30, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source, held a wine tasting at their restaurant Vertical Detroit and call it “Sip & Shop.” This is the second one that they have held and we have attended. It was fun, because … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Augustine, Bordeaux Blanc, Bouzy, Bouzy Rouge, Champagne, Champagne Andre Clouet, Chateau Auguste, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Muscadelle, No. 5 Brut Rosé, Pinot Noir, Rouge de Bouzy, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Vignobles Sullivan | Leave a comment

“That Smells Like Three Bottles”

Posted on February 1, 2024 by thewineraconteur

While I was doing my impromptu wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; another regular stopped in to pick up some replenishments for his home, and he just started grabbing some bottles and helping himself. He asked … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Carlos Serres, Cabernet Franc, Chateau Les Roques, Chinon, Domaine les Demoiselles de Pallus, France, Graciano, Loire Valley, Loupiac, Muscadelle, Rioja Alta, Rioja Reserva, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spain, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

September 2023 Birthdays

Posted on October 16, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We had an invitation out to the families to come for a celebration for seven celebrants, including myself. My Bride as always was intent on getting everything perfect. Of course, time and schedules for some people is not understood. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Charteau Marjosse, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Domaine du Vieux, Entre-Deaux-Mers, Famille Joly, France, Garnacha, Grenache, Les Vieux Clos, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Savennieres, Semillon, Syrah, Telegramme, Telegraphe, Vieux Telegraphe, Vignobles Brunier, Vignobles de la Coulee de Serrant | 2 Comments

First Two Courses with Wine at Vertical Detroit

Posted on September 22, 2023 by thewineraconteur

When we got settled at the table at Vertical Detroit, after the initial seven wines at the wine tasting courtesy of the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The First Course was a Charcuterie and Cheese Board placed strategically among … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged "Bordeaux of South America", Augustine, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canon-Fronsac, Chateau Auguste, Chateau Gaby, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Grand Rose, Merlot, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Silver | Leave a comment

Ms. Yoga Revisits The Earle

Posted on January 20, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Years ago, just after The Wine Raconteur and his Bride, Ms. Yoga frequented The Earle; one of our favorite haunts, especially if we are in Ann Arbor. She wanted to go there with us, and of course, how could we … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bourgogne Blanc, Chardonnay, Chateau Bastor-Lamontagne, Domaine Alain Chavy, France, Les Charmes de Bastor-Lamontagne, Muscadelle, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon | Leave a comment

Two More Down

Posted on January 26, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I have been writing mostly about the good fortune of our wines in the wine cellar, as we have survived the lockdown. Just like we have been trying to use up the food in the freezers and the pantries after … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Bodegas y Vinedos Artadi, Bordeaux Blanc, France, Mouton-Cadet, Muscadelle, Orobio, Rioja, Rioja Blanco, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spain, Viura | 2 Comments