Tag Archives: Sangiovese

Fine Wine Source Club – August 2024

Posted on August 19, 2024 by thewineraconteur

While we were on our little getaway, I received a message about a new wine the Fine Wine Shop in Livonia, Michigan was getting, and we decided to order some, before it disappears from their shelves, so I asked that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bibi Graetz, California, Cinsault, Clarksburg, Cotes de Provence, Domaine Houchart, Famille Quiot, France, Grenache Noir, Italy, Lamole Vineyard, Londa Vineyard, Montefili Vineyard, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese, Siena Vineyard, Syrah, Testamatta Rosso, Tibouren, Toscana IGT, Vincigliata Vineyard, Vinum Cellars, Wilson Farms | Leave a comment

Three More Italian Wines During the Tasting

Posted on June 8, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure to go to any wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The tasting was centered on the wines of Bibi Graetz, but I had a chance to try three other wines from … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Argenina, Arneis, Bruno Giacosa, Carricante, Casa Vinicola Bruno Giacosa, Catanese Bianco, Catarratto, Chianti Classico, Donnafugata, Etna Bianco DOC, Gaiole, Gran Selezione, Italy, Podere il Palazzino, Roero DOCG, Sangiovese, Sicily, Sul Vulcano, Toscana IGT, Vino da Tavola di Toscana | Leave a comment

Bibi Graetz: Colore Collezione Verticale

Posted on June 5, 2024 by thewineraconteur

A wonderful tasting of wines from Bibi Graetz was going on at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The final three wines offered were his Colore wine done as a vertical collection tasting. This tasting … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bibi Graetz, Canaiolo, Colore, Colore Rosso, Colorino, Italy, Lamole Vineyard, Olmo di Fiesole, Sangiovese, Siena Vineyard, Toscana IGT, Vincigliata Vineyard | Leave a comment

Bibi Graetz Testamatta Bianco and Rosso

Posted on June 2, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I got an awesome message from my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan that the following day from three to seven, there was going to be a “Special Event.” It was very special in that Daniele … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ansonica, Bibi Graetz, Giglio Island, Inzolia, Italy, Lamole Vineyard, Londa Vineyard, Monfefili Vineyard, Sangiovese, Serrone Vineyard, Sienna Vineyard, Super Tuscan, Testamatta Bianco, Testamatta Rosso, Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Vincigliata Vineyard | 2 Comments

My Bride at the “Italian Table”

Posted on May 15, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure to watch my Bride at a wine tasting, when we were at Sip & Shop at Vertical Detroit, a restaurant in Downtown Detroit, and also owned by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. She … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricol Benito Ferrara, Azienda Agricola La Ragnaie, Barolo, Barolo dell Communde di la Mora, Brunello di Montalcino, Campania, Cava, Dosio, Fornace, Greco di Tufo, Italy, La Morra, Nebbiolo, Petroso, Piedmont, Ragnaie Vineyard, Sangiovese, Terra D'Uva, Tuscany, Vigna Loreto | Leave a comment

La Fiorita and Natalie Oliveros

Posted on May 9, 2024 by thewineraconteur

On one of my tasting trips to The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan I had the chance to enjoy a couple of Italian wines from Fattoria La Fiorita, a wine estate in Montalcino, Tuscany specializing in the Sangiovese varietal. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brunello di Montalcino, Collosorbo Vineyard, Fattoria La Fiorita, Giardinello Vineyard, Italy, La Fiorita, Montalcino, Pian Bossolino Vineyard, Poggio al Sole Vineyard, Poggio d'Arna Vineyard, Rosso di Montalcino, Sangiovese, Tuscany | 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

A Taste of Monterey – Spring 2024 Selections

Posted on March 26, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We have a wine club membership with A Taste of Monterey, it is their “Private Reserve Club” and we went with the gusto. The idea is that with this classification we would be getting some wines that we definitely won’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Bernardus Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Comanche Cellars, Monterey, Petite Sirah, Pianetta Winery and Vineyard, Sangiovese, Santa Lucia Highlands, Soberanes Vineyard, Syrah, Tondre Grapefield, Tuscan Nights, White Hawk Vineyard | Leave a comment

What Happens in Vegas, Stays with Us

Posted on March 20, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Somehow, no matter how long we stay in Las Vegas visiting two of our children and five of our grandchildren, the time seems so short. There were many side trips that we made, quick meals, shopping (me even more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American Champagne, Brut, California, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, E&J Gallo, F.LLI Allegrini, Italy, Palazzo Della Torre, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Ripasso, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Veneto, Veronese IGT, William Wycliff Winery | Leave a comment

A Recent Dinner Club Adventure

Posted on November 24, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My dinner club that I write about on occasion recently had a “Dutch Treat” meeting, which is an old way of saying that everyone pays their share for the meeting. Most of the meetings are hosted dinners, and once a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Borghi D'Elsa, Cantine Melini, Chianti DOCG, Gruppo Italiano Vini, Italy, Sangiovese, Tuscany | Leave a comment