Tag Archives: Russian River Valley

Limerick Lane Cellars – Part Two

Posted on September 10, 2026 by thewineraconteur

A continuation of the wine tasting of Limerick Lane Cellars at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I also made a brief mention of how the winery has a tie-in with Detroit. Karen Francis DeGolia is the owner of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Acorn Vineyard, Bacigalupi Vineyards, Banfield Vineyards, California, Carlisle Vineyard, Emmit-Scorsone Vineyard, Front Porch Farm, Grenache, Grist Vineyard, Limerick Lane Cellars, Maffei Vineyards, Monte Rosso Vineyard, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Rocks & Fog, Russian River Valley, Sceales Vineyard, Sonoma County, Syrah, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Limerick Lane Cellars – Part One

Posted on September 7, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I went from one wine tasting to another wine tasting, and both had Detroit ties, at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. My brain can at times run a mile a second, especially in a train-of-consciousness moment. So, when … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Viognier, Sonoma County, Rose, California, Preston Vineyards, Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Russian River Valley, Grenache Blanc, Limerick Lane Cellars, Failte, Louvals Vineyard | Leave a comment

More Wines at My Dinner Club

Posted on August 11, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I belong to a dinner club that began in the late 1800s, the date is questioned because it began and then reorganized in another year. In the early years, the members were the titans of industry and retail in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, California, Emmolo Wines, Estate Collection, Merlot, Napa, Oak Knoll, Pinot Noir, Portugal, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Russian River Valley, Silk & Spice, Sogrape Vinhos, Sonoma County, Syrah, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Wagner Family of Wine | Leave a comment

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

Company For Dinner

Posted on January 26, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride enjoys have company over for dinner, but there are dinners that get her crazy, like if she hasn’t ever been in the kitchen before. Certain situations get her antsy, which is alright, but I don’t want to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Cima Collina, Hilltop Ranch, Merry Edwards Winery, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County | 2 Comments

We Had Dinner at Butch’s Dry Dock

Posted on October 2, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It wouldn’t be a trip to Holland, Michigan without dinner at Butch’s Dry Dock. It seems that forever I would see this restaurant listed in the Wine Spectator magazine Restaurant Awards issue as having a great wine selection, and affordable … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bourgogne Aligote, Chardonnay, Cote de Nuits, France, Marsannay, Russian River Valley, Signpost, Sylvain Pataille, Trig Point | Leave a comment

Carriage House at Hotel Iroquois

Posted on June 28, 2022 by thewineraconteur

As we wandered around Mackinac Island, it dawned on us that something was different this time on the island, compared to all of the other times. We were there on the weekend, and we have never been there except during … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chardonnay, Fournier Pere & Fils, France, Frost Bitten Wines, Grande Cuvee, Ice Wine, JZ Wines, La Chaudouillonne, Loire Valley, Once Bitten Wines, Riesling, Russian River Valley, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Signpost, Sonoma County, Trig Point, Yakima Valley | Leave a comment

Rodney Strong Pinot Noir

Posted on February 4, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Every now and then, you go out with friends for dinner, and with a group, it is fun, but not everyone likes the same stuff. That is just human nature. On occasion, you also have to make arrangements with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Pinot Noir, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

March 2021 Wine Club Selections

Posted on March 19, 2021 by thewineraconteur

It seems like I spend a lot of time at the Fine Wine Source in Livonia and the home of my local wine club. The matter of fact, it is true, especially for the last year. Gymnasiums, pools, spas, theaters … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bacco in Toscana, Bolgheri, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Guado al Melo, Italy, Kenwood Vineyards, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rosso Toscano, Russian River Valley, Sangiovese, Syrah, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment

Casa Pernoi

Posted on November 17, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We just recently ate at Casa Pernoi, the latest restaurant from the creative mind of Luciano Del Signore, and I have sung his praises for years. In fact, my Bride and I started going to the original Del Signore restaurant … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Band of Vintners "Consortium", Bravium, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Douro, Merlot, Napa Valley, Niepoort, Porto, Portugal, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Sousao, Tawny Ten Years Old, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional | Leave a comment