Tag Archives: Sangiovese

Tasting of Fattoria La Gerla – Part Two

Posted on October 4, 2026 by thewineraconteur

The crowd at my designated time slot at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan was thoroughly enjoying the moment.  There were two representatives from Chicago and one locally representing Fattoria La Gerla, which is the only family-owned property in … Continue reading →

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A Tasting of Fattoria La Gerla – Part One

Posted on October 1, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I had the good fortune to attend a tasting of six wines from Fattoria La Gerla of Montalcino in Tuscany, all featuring wines only made with Sangiovese grapes and this was at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  The … Continue reading →

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Sparkling and Rosé Tasting – Part Three

Posted on July 27, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was quite a lively tasting event at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  I had got to the tasting early and was looking for a good place to put my hat, when I ran into The Wine Raconteur, … Continue reading →

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A Different Wine Tasting – Part Four

Posted on June 18, 2026 by thewineraconteur

As you may have noticed that The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan captures plenty of my wine tasting moments.  This tasting was sponsored by the shop at a fund raiser at Our Lady of Redemption Melkite Catholic Church and … Continue reading →

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Bahama Breeze

Posted on March 20, 2026 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and some of her girlfriends get together, along with their spouses for a dinner periodically, and I am not sure how the restaurants are selected, but we were going to Bahama Breeze.  My Bride and I tried the … Continue reading →

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The Last Christmas Dinner of 2025

Posted on January 13, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We were trying to get everything together, before my procedure, and our one son and his wife wanted to see us, since we missed the big family get-together, unfortunately their children had to work that evening. We started the morning … Continue reading →

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Fine Wine Source Club Selections – August 2025

Posted on August 28, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I am almost late getting this article about the wine club selections from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; or as my Bride calls it, my home away from home, of course I thinks she tends to exaggerate. The … Continue reading →

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Semifonte, Le Diacce and Gran Selezione from Podere Ciona

Posted on May 10, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were getting ready to taste the last three wines from Podere Ciona at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  Lorenzo and Jennifer Gatteschi were conducting the tasting and the crowd were all waiting for these wines. The first … Continue reading →

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Lorenzo and Jennifer Gatteschi of Poderi Ciona

Posted on May 7, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I attended another wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and the tasting was conducted by Lorenzo and Jennifer Gatteschi of Podere Ciona from Gaiole in Chianti.  I was reading the history of the winery on their … Continue reading →

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Italy Wine Tasting – Part Five

Posted on April 7, 2025 by thewineraconteur

The turnout for this Italian Wine Tasting was getting more jovial at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as the crowds increased.  They were trying to have people come in at certain times of the day, but I think … Continue reading →

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