Tag Archives: Pinot Noir

Another Brunch at Echo & Rig

Posted on May 31, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was a beautiful morning as we walked from our hotel to Tivoli Village to have brunch at Echo & Rig. We always get there early, so that we can hopefully be the first ones to be seated, so that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American Champagne, Brut, California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, Gallo Family Vineyards, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, William Wycliff Winery | Leave a comment

Lunch on the Water in Las Vegas – Part One

Posted on May 16, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Our first day in Las Vegas was just for the two of us, as the kids were making plans for their mother, and we didn’t want to interfere, but we let them know that we would help them. I suggested … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut Reserve, Champagne, Chardonnay, Chateau Roumieu, Cortese, Epernay, Etichetta Nera, France, Gavi del Comune di Gavi, Gavi di Gavi, Haut Barsac, Imperial Brut, Italy, La Mesma, Moet et Chandon, Monterotondo, Muscadelle, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Tassarolo, White Star | Leave a comment

Easter Sunday 2026

Posted on April 13, 2026 by thewineraconteur

In Armenian one would say Shnorhavor Surb Zatik or Happy Easter in English. We had about fifteen here for Easter dinner and alas the family is getting splintered, and plenty is from the demands of employers. Of course, when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Otella, Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Brut, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Concept, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, French Colombard, Italy, Korbel, Lombardy, Lugana, Merlot, Methode Champenoise, Missouri Hopper Vineyard, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Stagecoach Vineyard, The Benchland, Trebbiano di Lugano, Truchard Atlas Peak Vineyard, Turbiana, Verdicchio | Leave a comment

Three Vintages from Paula Kornell Wines

Posted on March 26, 2026 by thewineraconteur

After we enjoyed the two non-vintage California sparkling wines from Paula Kornelll Winery of Napa Valley at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, we were ready for their following three vintage sparklers. We started with Paula Kornell Wines Blanc … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, California, Chardonnay, Methode Champenoise, Napa Valley, Paula Kornell Wines, Pinot Noir, Rose de la Vallee | Leave a comment

Paula Kornell Wines at The Fine Wine Source

Posted on March 23, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Club membership at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan pays off finely with another perk. This time with a wine tasting presented by Mike and Jenny Farmer, owners of Paula Kornell Wines and ZFG Wine. Hans Kornell arrived in … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brut, Brut Rose, California, California Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Methode Champenoise, Paula Kornell Wines, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

Domaine Gille at The Fine Wine Source

Posted on March 11, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was a special wine tasting event at The Fine Wine Source featuring Matthieu Gille and his wines from Domaine Gille, represented by Michael Corso Selections. We were also allowed to order through MCS other vintages of some of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Comblanchien, Cote d'Or, Cote de Nuits, Domaine Gille, France, La Croix Blanche, Les Brulees, Les Cailles, Nuits Saint Georges, Nuits Saints George Village, Pinot Noir, Vosne-Romanee | Leave a comment

Domaine Gille and Michael Corso Selections

Posted on March 8, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was another important and curated wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan featuring the Burgundian wines of Domaine Gille. Matthieu Gille was speaking about his wines as he was brought in by Michael Corso Selections. Michael … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Bourgogne Cote d'Or, Comblanchien, Cote d'Or, Cote de Beaune, Cote de Nuits Villages, Domaine Gille, France, La Chaniere, La Lutheniere, Michael Corso Selections, Pinot Noir, Pommard, Reserve Comblanchien | Leave a comment

Domaine Gille Tasting with Matthieu Gille

Posted on March 5, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I attended another wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The Fine Wine Source and Michael Corso Selections presented a Domaine Gille Tasting with Matthieu Gille, and his wonderful wines from the Burgundy region of France. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Comblanchien, Cote d'Or, Domaine Gille, France, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

A Shopping Spree of Wines – Part Two

Posted on February 27, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was a lively event at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The shop had taken advantage of some great discounts on several wines from a vendor, if they bought the entire offering, which they did and then gave … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Urbina, Burgundy, California, Campbell Ranch, Convene by Dan Kosta, Cote de Beaune, Cote de Nuits, Cuzcurrita del Rio Tiron, Domaine Julien Cruchandeau, Ladoix, Les Ranches, Pinot Noir, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Seleccion, Sonoma Coast, Tempranillo, Umino Vineyard | 4 Comments

Fine Wine Source Club – February 2026

Posted on February 15, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure to stop by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan at any time, but this time I was picking up the two wines curated by them for the club. As a retired retailer I look … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Manzanos, Brut, Cabernet Franc, California, Cremant de Loire, Domaine de la Treille, Domaines Michel Boutin, France, Loire Valley, Methode Champenoise, Petaluma Gap, Pinot Noir, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Rioja del Reyno, RouteStock, Russian River Valley, Saumur, Sebastopol Hills, Siglo, Sonoma Coast, Spain, Tempranillo, Thibaut Henrion, Wilson Daniels | Leave a comment