Tag Archives: Rose

Spanish Wine Event – Part Two

Posted on September 3, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I must say that when The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan has a special tasting event for its club members, it is one not to be missed. I have to admit that I have always had a soft spot … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Abadia Real, Bodegas Avelino Vegas, Bodegas Eguren, Carignan, Castilla La Mancha, Crianza, CVNE Cune, Garduno, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Gran Reserva, Mazuelo, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Rose, San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Sierra Cantabria, Spain, Tempranillo, Tinta de Toro, Tinto Fino | 5 Comments

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

Fine Wine Source Club – July 2024

Posted on July 17, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure to go to my favorite wine shop and it was double the fun, because besides picking up the club selections at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; there was also going to be a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Monte del Fra, Bianco di Custoza, California, Carbonic Fermentation, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Cortese, Custoza, Custoza Superiore DOC, Friulano, Garganega, Grenache, Italy, Love you Bunches, Monte del Fra, Obispo County, Rose, Santa Barbara County, Southern San Luis, Stolpman Vineyard, Tai, Trebbiano, Ugni Blanc, Veneto | 1 Comment

Michigan Central Station and Corktown

Posted on July 5, 2024 by thewineraconteur

At one time Detroit was competing with Manhattan for being the most impressive city, because of commerce. Architecture was grand, craftsmanship and pride were at an all time high. A Beaux-Arts Classical style train station was built, by the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut, Cremant D'Alsace, France, Frey-Sohler, Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Noir, Rose | Leave a comment

Wine Club Selections – June 2023

Posted on June 17, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I know that you will be surprised to find out that I stopped at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan for two reasons. We bought a case of wine, that I haven’t even wrote about and at two different … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Chateau La Gabarre, Clarksburg, France, Harken, Merlot, Monterey, Paso Robles, Rose | Leave a comment

AIX and Ethel M

Posted on November 5, 2022 by thewineraconteur

As we continued to graze and taste at the Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival at Tivoli Village, we were just having fun. We were talking about wine and food and comparing notes with total strangers, but that was part … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged AIX, Cinsault, Coteaux D'Aix-en-Provence, Coteaux du Roy Rene, France, Grenache, Maison Saint Aix, Rose, Syrah | 1 Comment

House of Pure Vin

Posted on September 26, 2022 by thewineraconteur

While we were still celebrating my birthday, and yes, I do like to prolong the celebration, we had some time between Vicente’s for lunch and Immersive Klimt. We wandered around Downtown Detroit and there was a wine bar, that was … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Clarence Dillon Wine Group, Clarendelle, France, Merlot, Rose | Leave a comment

Two From Barone Pizzini

Posted on September 8, 2022 by thewineraconteur

One day I was visiting my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, and while I was chatting with the owner and the staff, a “road warrior” came in, to have them sample some new wines that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Barone Pizzini, Chardonnay, Extra Brut, Franciacorta DOCG, Golf 1927, Italy, Lombardy, Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Nero, Pinot Noir, Rose | Leave a comment

A Walk to Mission Point

Posted on June 26, 2022 by thewineraconteur

There is so much to see and enjoy on Mackinac Island, especially if it is your first time there. We have been there many times and I think that we have stopped at every shop and tourist attraction on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Castello Sternati, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, Domaine Houchart, Famille Quiot, France, Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Grenache Noir, Italy, Pinot Grigio, Rose, Syrah, Tibouren | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club June 2022

Posted on June 20, 2022 by thewineraconteur

The month of June was the Trifecta for wine club selections as I also picked up from my local club The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I always enjoy the curated selection from my shop, and a chance to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chateau du Gres, Costieres de Nimes, Fleur d'Eglantine, France, Grenache Noir, Kenwood Vineyards, Mendocino County, Merlot, Mourvedre, Rose, Sonoma County, Syrah | Leave a comment