Tag Archives: Napa Valley

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 →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Dollarhide Ranch, Korbin Kameron, Meritage, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Napa Valley, Rutherford, Semillon, St. Supery | 1 Comment

An Arrow & Branch Tasting – Part Two

Posted on February 16, 2024 by thewineraconteur

A wonderful wine tasting at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and featuring the wines of Arrow & Branch Estate Vineyard of Napa Valley. The Contursis had developed a love for Bordeaux and the wines … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arrow & Branch Estate Vineyard, Atlas Peak, Bekstoffer "Dr. Crane" Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Coombsville, Estate Vinyard, Heritage, Little Creek Vineyard, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Right Bank Blend, St. Helena, Stagecoach Vineyard | Leave a comment

Arrow & Branch Tasting – Part One

Posted on February 13, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I had a very intense morning and I was not sure if I was going to make a tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, but the Gods approved and I was able to do a tasting of wines … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arrow & Branch Estate Vineyard, Atlas Peak, Bekstoffer "Dr. Crane" Vineyard, Black Label, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Lewelling Vineyard, Merlot, Napa Valley, Right Bank Blend, Sauvignon Blanc, Stagecoach Vineyard | Leave a comment

Three Stellar Reds

Posted on February 10, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Sometimes I have to pinch myself, to make sure that I am alive and not dreaming when I go to a tasting at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. After a tasting of a group … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Castillo Ygay, Dominus Estate, Finca Ygay, Garnacha, Graciano, Gran Reserva Especial, La Plana, Marques de Murrieta, Mazuelo, Napa Valley, Napanook, Petite Verdot, Rioja Alta, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

Christmas Eve 2023

Posted on January 8, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Since my Bride is one of five sisters, the desire to do holidays is always at the forefront. One sister is exempt, because she doesn’t live in the state, and one just doesn’t. There was a bit of drama, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Auslese, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Germany, Johannisberger Klaus, Mendocino County, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Red Wine, Rheingau, Riesling, Roberts + Rogers Winery, Weingut Krayer, Yao Family Wines, Yao Ming, Zinfandel | 2 Comments

Christmas Dinner 2023 with Two Raconteurs

Posted on December 27, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It just wouldn’t be Christmas without The Wine Raconteur, Jr., a sobriquet that he gave himself, when he guest wrote a couple of articles for me. We met when I was posting a job at his college and he immediately … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bodegas Manzanos, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau d"Yquem "Y", Familia Fernandez de Manzanos, France, Garnacha, Grenache, Louer Family, Manzanos Red Wine, Napa Valley, Port, Rioja, Roberts + Rogers Winery, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spain, Tempranillo, Vino Tinto | Leave a comment

A Tasting with Tom Celani Part Two

Posted on December 12, 2023 by thewineraconteur

There I was ready to enjoy four more wines from Tom Celani’s Celani Family Vineyards at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Tom had a busy day and while he was autographing wine bottles and regaling the wine tasters, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ardore, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Celani Family Wines, Coombsville, Napa Valley, The Family | Leave a comment

A Tasting with Tom Celani

Posted on December 9, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It was a pleasure to go to my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as I knew that Tom Celani was conducting another wine tasting and he would be autographing bottles while he was there. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Celani Family Wines, Chardonnay, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Robusto | Leave a comment

Thanksgiving 2023 Part Two

Posted on December 3, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Since the earliest days when I first met my Bride, Thanksgiving was her holiday, plus whatever other holidays she could get, being one of five sisters. She always thrived making dinner plans and she was prepared, as she had dishes … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Samuel Robert Winery, St. Supery, Vineyard Reserve, Willamette Valley | Leave a comment

An Araujo and Two from Musar

Posted on November 20, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It really is a joy when I walk into my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, as I never know what I may encounter. Sometimes it can be very eclectic and from two totally distinct areas … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Araujo Estate, Bekkaa Valley, Beqaa Valley, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carignan, Chateau Musar, Cinsault, Eisele Vineyard, Groupe Artemis, Lebanon, Musar Jeune, Napa Valley, Syrah | 2 Comments