Tag Archives: Riesling

Fine Wine Source Club – October 2025

Posted on October 21, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I feel that I was overdue to pick up my wine club selections from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It has been an interesting time the last month or so, and I have plenty of wines, and tastings … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alsace, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Hidden Horse, Malbec, Merlot, Munster Valley, Red Blend 22, Riesling, Syrah, Two Mountain Winery, Vin d'Alsace, Vin Schoenheitz, Yakima Valley | Leave a comment

An Interesting Day Trip

Posted on August 10, 2025 by thewineraconteur

There are some times when we make a day trip, just to get away, sometimes just to another community to walk around or even to a farmer’s market. This time we extended the drive to Port Huron, but we didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Auslese, Biroth, Bronco Wine Company, Brut, California, California Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, French Colombard, Germany, Kreuznacher Kronenberg, Nahe, Private Kellerei St Antonius, Riesling, Salmon Creek | Leave a comment

A Cuvée and a Grand Cru from Trimbach

Posted on July 1, 2025 by thewineraconteur

There were still many more wines to taste from Maison Trimbach and discussed and curated by Anne Trimbach at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Besides the great staff at the store, they were being assisted by members of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alsace, Brand Vineyard, Cuvée Frederic Emile, France, Maison Trimbach, Ribeauvillé, Riesling, Riesling Grand Cru, Turckheim | Leave a comment

The First Three Rieslings from Maison Trimbach

Posted on June 28, 2025 by thewineraconteur

A totally different wine tasting was held at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It was a much more structured tasting with guests arriving for three different time slots and delightful small plates and shareables catered by Vertical Detroit. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alsace, France, Maison Trimbach, Riesling, Riesling Reserve, Vielles Vignes | Leave a comment

Planning Another Christmas Dinner

Posted on January 24, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Some dinners are easier to plan than others. We have friends that are not wine drinkers like we are, and we have to create menus that will work for all concerned. My Bride had a friend and her husband come … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Auslese, Berg Rottland, Bestheim, California, Cave Vinicoe e Kietzenheim-Kaysersberg, Cremant D'Alsace, Dopff au Moulin Estate, France, Germany, J Vineyards, Monterey County, Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Rudesheimer, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County, The Furst, Weingut Carl Ehrhard | Leave a comment

An Auslese and Two from Sauternes

Posted on October 11, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I was very surprised and elated after tasting six dry wines at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan when they poured three famed after dinner wines. One German and two from France. I have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Auslese, Berg Rottland, Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau de Fargues, France, Germany, Rheingau, Riesling, Rusesheim, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, VDP Grosse Lage, Weingut Carl Ehrhard | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – September 2024

Posted on September 17, 2024 by thewineraconteur

By the time that you read this article about the wine club selections at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, I will have hit another milestone and another decade as I will now be in my Seventies. Someone told … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ancient Lakes of Columbia AVA, Badiolo, Canaiolo, Chianti DOCG, Ciliegiolo, Colorino, Columbia Valley, Italy, Lip Out, Mammolo, Riesling, Sangiovese, Tomé Group of Brands, Tomebrands, Trambusti, Washington | Leave a comment

An Eclectic Last Three for My Bride

Posted on May 24, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I were finishing off with our tasting fun at “Sip & Shop” at Vertical Detroit, and then we were going to attend another wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan which also curates and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Albarino, Argentina, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Castell d'Encus, Costers del Segre DO, Ekam, Frank Family Vineyards, Malbec, Mendoza, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Pyrenees, Riesling, Spain, Stellenview, The Pledge 1000, Uco Valley, Valle de Uco | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club Selections – April 2024

Posted on April 16, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Once a month, I go to my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan to pick up their club selections. The odds are that I go there more often than that for the camaraderie and the in-house … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged BBernkasteler Badstube, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cantine Renzon M, Chianti Riserva DOCG, Chianti Rufina, Colorino, Cornioleta, Fattoria di Basciano, Feinherb, Germany, Italy, Kabinett, Kenwood Vineyards, Mendocino County, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sonoma County, VDP Grosse Lage, Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch | 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