Tag Archives: Napa Valley

Ashes & Diamonds with Kashy Khaledi

Posted on September 5, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We were coming to the end of a wonderful and charming wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan featuring the wines of Ashes & Diamonds Winery and being entertained by the proprietor Kashy Khaledi. It is always … Continue reading →

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Ashes & Diamonds – Part Two

Posted on September 3, 2024 by thewineraconteur

There were we were enjoying a wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan featuring Ashes & Diamonds Winery of Napa Winery conducted by the proprietor Kashy Khaledi. The next two wines were made by his winemaker Diana … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ashes & Diamonds Winery, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Grand Vin No. 4, Merlot, Mount Veeder, Mountain Cuvee No. 4, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Saffron Vineyard | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ashes & Diamonds Winery, Blanc No. 8, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Los Carneros, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Santa Cruz Mountains, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Vin Rouge No. 5, Yountville | Leave a comment

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 →

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