Tag Archives: North Coast

Another Three Tastings in the Next Room

Posted on May 16, 2025 by thewineraconteur

This last wine tasting was one for the books at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as the selection just kept coming. When all of the wines are curated by the owner and his staff, there never is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Rouge, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Camp, Chateau Figeac, Chateau Petit-Figeac, Clarence Dillon Wine Group, Clarendelle, Dry Creek Valley, France, Hobo Wines, Hopland, Inspired by Haut-Brion, Merlot, North Coast, Redwood Valley, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Sonoma Valley | 6 Comments

A Casual Dinner with Our Son’s Family

Posted on February 2, 2025 by thewineraconteur

One of the unique things, is that our son and his family have moved back from Las Vegas and my Bride is trying to get them into the social whirl. I enjoy it immensely, because I don’t have to factor … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Cline Family Cellars, Condado de Haza, Crianza, Familia Fernandez, North Coast, Ribera Del Duero, Seven Ranchlands, Tempranillo, Viognier | Leave a comment

Cachet Cocktail & Wine Bar and Shores Inn

Posted on May 30, 2024 by thewineraconteur

During the Memorial Day weekend, some of the Louisville clan came up, for an intensive visit. On the books a Detroit Tigers Baseball game was planned, an evening of Drones, think of fireworks without the pyrotechnics and noise, a Memorial … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cachet Cocktail & Wine Bar, California, Chardonnay, Merlot, North Coast, William Hill Winery | Leave a comment

Easter 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride must have had a premonition, because she started preparations for the dinner, a bit early, as we always have this discussion about the timeliness of the guests. I had just started my shower when the first of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Carignan, Cline Family Cellars, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Maison Paul Jaboulet Aine, Marselan, Mourvedre, North Coast, Parallel 45, Rhone Valley, Seven Ranchlands, Syrah, Viognier | Leave a comment

A Unique Find and a Chapter is Almost Finished

Posted on July 23, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride’s tour of duty as the executor of her mother’s estate is almost completed. She did it without renumeration, as it was all in the family. Trust me, if you ever, unfortunately are in this situation, take some form … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Detroit Red Wings, Merlot, North Coast, Wine World Estates | 4 Comments

Tres Sabores Rosé and Cabernet Franc

Posted on June 21, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure watching a winemaker pour their wines and work a crowd, and Julie Johnson of Tres Sabores was working her magic enthralling all the eager wine devotees at The Fine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The theme … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Calistoga, Guarino Vineyard, Ingrid & Julia, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, North Coast, Petite Sirah, Pine Mountain AVA, Rutherford, Tres Sabores Winery, Zinfandel | 4 Comments

Annual Ladies’ Christmas Party 2022

Posted on December 17, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Before she was my Bride, she had her Annual Ladies’ Christmas Party and it has been consistent, except for the year the harridan interfered. It used to be a pot luck dinner, but since the interference, my Bride now orders … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Apassimento, California, Cantine Bertoldi, Cline Family Cellars, Corvina, Gran Passione, Italy, Merlot, North Coast, Seven Ranchlands, Veneto Rosso IGT, Viognier | Leave a comment

Thanksgiving 2022

Posted on November 29, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Count Alfonso Romero: “What time will the guest arrive?” Butler: “Oh, well, no one arrives first, Sir. They all come in last.” We were planning on having thirty guests for Thanksgiving, which I don’t know about you, but for us, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Beaucanon Estate, Bonterra, Cabernet Franc, California, Catapult Ranch Vineyard, Chardonnay, Cline Family Cellars, Cuvee Louis, Diamond Pile Vineyard, Napa Valley, North Coast, Petaluma Gap, Seven Ranchlands, Viognier | 2 Comments

Fine Wine Source October 2022 Club Wine Selections

Posted on October 16, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We just flew back home, and I had to stop at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to get the October Selections of the Wine Club. It happens to be the best bargain I have found and I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Beaujolais, Beaujolais Supereiur, Boisset Family Estates, Buena Vista Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, France, Gamay, Lake County, North Coast, Sonoma County, Vinicultural Society | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club Selections September 2022

Posted on September 20, 2022 by thewineraconteur

The month of September has been a bonanza of wine club shipments, though my favorite club selections are from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I guess, because I feel like family when I walk in the door. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Apassimento, California, Cantine Bertoldi, Casa Vinicola Botter, Catapult Ranch Vineyard, Cline Family Cellars, Corvina, Diamond Pile Vineyard, Gran Passione, Italy, Merlot, North Coast, Petaluma Gap, Rosso, Seven Ranchlands, Veneto Rosso IGT, Viognier | Leave a comment