Tag Archives: Pinot Noir

Larry Stone and Lingua Franca – Part Two

Posted on December 17, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Larry Stone, the founder of Lingua Franca, was at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan for three wine tasting sessions of his wines. “Lingua Franca” has been referred to as the universal language used to connect people of diverse … Continue reading →

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Laurent-Perrier – Part Two

Posted on December 2, 2025 by thewineraconteur

It was quite the event at The Fine Wine Source featuring the first time in Detroit as well as in America of Constance Delaire, the Chief Oenologist and Winemaker for Laurent Perrier. There were three one-hour sessions held at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Grand Siecle, Iteration 24, Iteration 26, La Cuvee Rose, Laurent-Perrier, Laurent-Perrier Group, Montagne de Reims, Pinot Noir | 2 Comments

Laurent Perrier – Part One

Posted on November 29, 2025 by thewineraconteur

It was quite a coup and an event at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as Constance Delaire, the Chief Oenologist and Winemaker at Laurent Perrier was hosting three tasting sessions at the wine shop and then an additional … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blanc de Blancs, Brut Nature, Champagne, Chardonnay, Heritage, La Cuvee, Laurent-Perrier, Laurent-Perrier Group, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – November 2025

Posted on November 26, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We joined the wine club at The Fine Wine Source many years ago, basically two wines every month for just under thirty dollars, which is a bargain. The other bargains is that every wine I purchase is at case discount, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Beaujolais, Brand, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chenas, Chenas En Remont, Domaine Pascal Aufranc, France, Gamay, Napa Valley, No. 95, Pinot Noir, Pritchard Hill, Seance | Leave a comment

Blue Rock Winery – Part Two

Posted on November 20, 2025 by thewineraconteur

The second part of a wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and the tasting was conducted by Carla Jeffries who handles liaison work with the trade and media. The name Blue Rock originates from the local … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alexander Valley, Baby Blue Red Blend, Best Barrels, Black Label, Blue Rock Winery, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Gapstone Vineyard, Malbec, Merlot, Petaluma Gap, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Syrah | Leave a comment

A Day in Downtown Detroit

Posted on November 2, 2025 by thewineraconteur

It was one of those days that was going to be fun. We were going to have dinner later while we were in Downtown Detroit, and the restaurant had a dress code of proper business attire, which is fine with … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Albarino, Bodegas Agro de Bazan, Corpinnat, Etiqueta Verde, Granbazan, Grenache, Llopart Reserva Brut Rose, Metode Tradicional, Monastrell, Penedes, Pinot Noir, Rias Baixas, Spain, Val do Salnes | Leave a comment

Another Great Meal at the Walloon Lake Inn

Posted on October 3, 2025 by thewineraconteur

As I continue with how my Bride pampers me, when I am a rightful gent. I must admit that I always accuse my Bride of being repetitious in her selections, but I totally agreed that we had to have dinner … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut, Chardonnay, Charles Ninot, Dundee Hills, Famille Piffaut, France, Languedoc, Methode Traditionelle, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Stoller Family Estate, Willamette Valley | Leave a comment

Our Last Grandchild to Graduate from High School

Posted on August 4, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We kept very busy with graduations, and this one could have been with the two boys out in Vegas, but her family moved back to the old stomping grounds. It was kind of hit or miss, with school transcripts, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blanquette, Blanquette de Limoux, California, Delicato Family Vineyards, France, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Grenache, Languedoc, Mauzac, Methode Traditionelle, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Rose, Saint-Hilaire, Sieur d'Arques, Sofia, Syrah | 2 Comments

And Then There Were More Reds to Try

Posted on July 10, 2025 by thewineraconteur

After the Maison Trimbach wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan in the new addition, we walked back into the original store to be greeted with more wines to taste, Red wines from both the Old World … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged 'L Franc ******, Bourgogne Rouge, Bussia, Cabernet Franc, Domaine Rene Leclerc, France, Italy, La Bioca, Langhe, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Proprieta Sperino, Vino d'Italia-Vino da Tavola | 2 Comments

The Last Three from Trimbach

Posted on July 7, 2025 by thewineraconteur

All good things come to an end, and wine tastings always seem to end to quickly, including this special evening at The Fine Wine Source with Anne Trimbach curating her family’s wines. And this tasting didn’t even get close to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alsace, Cuve 7, France, Gewurztraminer, Maison Trimbach, Pinot Noir, Reserve, Rodern Vineyard, Rotenberg Vineyard, St. Hippolyte Vineyard | Leave a comment