Tag Archives: Sauvignon Blanc

A Visit to the Michigan Heroes Museum

Posted on August 17, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We both like museums and history, not to mention meals with wine. My Bride has mentioned the museum often to one of her friends and off we went to Frankenmuth, Michigan for a nice day trip. We have covered Frankenmuth, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blanc, Bodegas Ego, Coteaux du Giennois, Cuvee Alice Berthier, France, Goru-Organic, Goru-Verde, Jumilla, Loire, Mary Taylor Wine, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Sauvignon Blanc, Spain | Leave a comment

The DIA and Chartreuse – Part One

Posted on August 2, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We go to museums often, sometimes just so that she can get her “steps” in, but the exhibits are always worth seeing. My Bride recently found out that our daughter-in-law hadn’t been to the DIA, since maybe a grade school … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Avinyou Caves, Babich Wines, Bergerac Blanc, Brut Reserva, Can Fontanals Estate, Cava, Chateau Belingard, France, Macabeo, Marlborough, Methode Traditionelle, Muscadelle, New Zealand, Parellada, Penedes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spain, Xarel-lo | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – July 2026

Posted on July 18, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It is that time of the month to pick up the curated club selected wines from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I know that sometimes it seems like I live there, but I promise you that I don’t, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Albarino, Aureliana, California, Chateau Ducasse, Cortese, France, Gavi, Graves, Italy, Klinker Brick Winery, Lodi-Mokelumne River, Piedmont, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Terre da Vino, Vite Colte | Leave a comment

A Different Wine Tasting – Part Seven

Posted on June 27, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We finally loaded up our plates of food and to sit at a table to relax and discuss the wines that we had tasted at Our Lady of Redemption Melchite Catholic Church sponsored by The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Barsac, Chateau Coutet, Chateau Doisey-Vedrines, Chateau Les Roques, France, Loupiac, Muscadelle, Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | 2 Comments

A Different Wine Tasting – Part One

Posted on June 9, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Most of the wine tastings that I attend, I must admit, are at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The Fine Wine Source was hosting a wine tasting at his church as a fund raiser with tables and tables … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Altitudes White, Batroun, Bekkaa Valley, Chardonnay, Grand Reserve, Ixsir Winery, Lebanon, Muscat, Obaideh, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier | Leave a comment

Lunch on the Water in Las Vegas – Part One

Posted on May 16, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Our first day in Las Vegas was just for the two of us, as the kids were making plans for their mother, and we didn’t want to interfere, but we let them know that we would help them. I suggested … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut Reserve, Champagne, Chardonnay, Chateau Roumieu, Cortese, Epernay, Etichetta Nera, France, Gavi del Comune di Gavi, Gavi di Gavi, Haut Barsac, Imperial Brut, Italy, La Mesma, Moet et Chandon, Monterotondo, Muscadelle, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Tassarolo, White Star | Leave a comment

Not a Festive Trip to Las Vegas

Posted on May 13, 2026 by thewineraconteur

One morning I had to post for friends and family “This morning just after five, my children informed me that their mother is in the arms of God.” Then we had to wait until the slow trudging of a local … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, The Crossings | Leave a comment

Some More Wines at Home

Posted on May 1, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I don’t want it to sound like I just drink, when my Bride and I have dinner at home, we will open a bottle, unless she is going to church function, as she doesn’t want to give the wrong impression; … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Awatere Valley, Brookby Hill Vineyard, California, David Clouston, Hames Valley, Marlborough, Merlot, Monterey County, Napa Valley, New Zealand, Peju Province, Peju Winery, Petite Sirah, Rutherford, Sauvignon Blanc, Scheid Vineyards, Tua Tua, Wairau Valley | Leave a comment

A Delightful Night in Farmington

Posted on April 28, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was a night of firsts for us, as we tried a new restaurant, a wine bar and the “Big Band Goes to the Movies” at the historic Farmington Civic Theatre. The City of Farmington just recently won the Great … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Barbeito, California, Historic Series, Loren Crossing, Madeira, Malvasia, Napa Valley, New York Malmsey Special Reserve, Oakville, Portugal, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, The Rare Wine Company | 1 Comment

More Wines Served at Home

Posted on April 4, 2026 by thewineraconteur

As I have stated, the first several months are rather quiet at the home front, with my Bride helping her sister. This year that worked out very well, as just before Christmas, I had a hernia operation that ruptured, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Batroun, Bos Wines, Brigadoon Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Chateau La Castillonne, France, Grande Reserve White, Ixsir Winery, Lebanon, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Muscadelle, Old Mission Peninsula, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Ten Hands Vineyard, Viognier, Wishflower | 8 Comments