Tag Archives: Napa Valley

A Tasting with Tom Celani 2026 – Part Two

Posted on September 4, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure to attend a tasting with Tom Celani along with his Celani Family Vineyards wines, when he holds court at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The first red wine tasting was the Celani Family … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ardore, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Celani Family Wines, Coombsville, Merlot, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Proprietary Red Wine, Red Blend, Robusto, Tenacious, The Family | Leave a comment

A Tasting with Tom Celani 2026 – Part One

Posted on September 1, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure to see Tom Celani as he represents his wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Since my earliest days as a clothier, I had stopped listening to music on the radio and listened … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Celani Family Wines, Chardonnay, La Prima, Napa Valley | Leave a comment

Korbin Kameron at The Fine Wine Source 2026 – Part Three

Posted on August 29, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We were coming up to the end of the tasting of Korbin Kamerin wines hosted by Korbin Ming at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It may appear to be a quick tasting, but we had already had seven … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cuvée Kristin, Estate Blend Red Wine, Korbin Kameron, Malbec, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, Petite Verdot, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – August 2026

Posted on August 20, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Every month, for sure, I stop at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to pick up the two club selections. There is always a wine from the Old World and one representing the New World, plus additional advantages for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Celani Family Wines, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Howell Mountain, Merlot, Mourvedre, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Passion Terroirs, Pont du Rhone, Red Wine Blend, Roberts + Rogers Winery, Rose, St. Helena, Syrah, Vincenza | 1 Comment

Father’s Day and Again

Posted on July 3, 2026 by thewineraconteur

This year, because of scheduling dates, I actually got to celebrate Father’s Day, two days in a row. The first day was at a restaurant that coincided with a joint Father’s Day and a birthday. The second day, my Bride … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Casa Vinicola Zonin SPA, Famiglia Zonin, Italy, Korbin Kameron, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Napa Valley, Oakville, Opus One, Prosecco, Red Wine, Robert Mondavi, Semillon, To Kalen Vineyard | Leave a comment

A Different Wine Tasting – Part Six

Posted on June 24, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We were still at the fundraiser at Our Lady of Redemption Melchite Catholic Church sponsored by The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan. While I was stopping everywhere to talk shop, my Bride was going around and taking photos and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Celani Family Wines, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Red Blend, Robusto, Tenacious | Leave a comment

A Different Wine Tasting – Part Three

Posted on June 15, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We were trying to enjoy some food, between wine tastings at Our Lady of Redemption Melkite Catholic Church during a fund raiser, that was partly supported by The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan. We were still at the Ixsir … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ainata, Altitudes Red, Basbina, Batroun, Bechouat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Caladoc, Grande Reserve Rouge, Ibeil, Ixsir Winery, Jezzine, Kab Elias, Kfifane, Lebanon, Merlot, Napa Valley, Syrah, Tempranillo, Yamoune | Leave a comment

Some More Wines at Home

Posted on May 1, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I don’t want it to sound like I just drink, when my Bride and I have dinner at home, we will open a bottle, unless she is going to church function, as she doesn’t want to give the wrong impression; … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Awatere Valley, Brookby Hill Vineyard, California, David Clouston, Hames Valley, Marlborough, Merlot, Monterey County, Napa Valley, New Zealand, Peju Province, Peju Winery, Petite Sirah, Rutherford, Sauvignon Blanc, Scheid Vineyards, Tua Tua, Wairau Valley | Leave a comment

A Delightful Night in Farmington

Posted on April 28, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was a night of firsts for us, as we tried a new restaurant, a wine bar and the “Big Band Goes to the Movies” at the historic Farmington Civic Theatre. The City of Farmington just recently won the Great … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Barbeito, California, Historic Series, Loren Crossing, Madeira, Malvasia, Napa Valley, New York Malmsey Special Reserve, Oakville, Portugal, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, The Rare Wine Company | 1 Comment

A Few More Wines That I Tasted

Posted on April 19, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It really was a pleasure to do some more tastings, especially on a one-on-one experience as is usually the case at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I also do enjoy the more structured tasting events that they enact … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Agianico del Vulture DOC, Aglianico, Azienda Agricola Demarie Giovanni, Basilicata, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Casa Vinicola D'Angelo, Italy, Langhe, Merlot, Napa Valley, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Philip Togni Vineyards, Spring Mountain District | Leave a comment