Tag Archives: Sauvignon Blanc

Ashes & Diamonds – Part One

Posted on August 31, 2024 by thewineraconteur

There was a daily double happening at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as there was two special wine tastings in the same week. The first tasting featured Kashy Khaledi of Ashes & Diamonds Winery. In 2017, he launched … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ashes & Diamonds Winery, Blanc No. 8, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Los Carneros, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Santa Cruz Mountains, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Vin Rouge No. 5, Yountville | Leave a comment

Our Fourth Trip to Butch’s Dry Dock

Posted on August 13, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I am always preaching to my Bride that we can’t keep going to the same restaurant or to continue drinking the same wines; I tell her that my blog can be boring enough to some without all the repetition. Then … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Andalucia, Aurora, Bodegas Yuste, Bourgogne, Chateau Rieussec, Chorey-Les-Beaune, Domaine Tollot-Beaut, France, Jerez, Les Carmes de Rieussec, Montilla-Moriles, Pedro Ximenez, Pinot Noir, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sherry, Spain | Leave a comment

Another Tasting of Korbin Kameron Winery Offerings

Posted on July 29, 2024 by thewineraconteur

A wonderful way to spend some time at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan is with Korbin Ming, winemaker at Moonridge Vineyards, as he poured and showcased some great wines started by his father who named the winery after … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Korbin Kameron, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Ygrec ’21

Posted on July 26, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I had a chance to try a White Bordeaux at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and they were upset that my Bride was not with me, but I brought her there another day, after all, what I do … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau d"Yquem "Y", France, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Ygrec | Leave a comment

Sip & Shop April 2024

Posted on April 30, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source, held a wine tasting at their restaurant Vertical Detroit and call it “Sip & Shop.” This is the second one that they have held and we have attended. It was fun, because … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Augustine, Bordeaux Blanc, Bouzy, Bouzy Rouge, Champagne, Champagne Andre Clouet, Chateau Auguste, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Muscadelle, No. 5 Brut Rosé, Pinot Noir, Rouge de Bouzy, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Vignobles Sullivan | Leave a comment

Thirty-One and Counting

Posted on April 27, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It is hard to believe that my Bride and I met one night, thirty-one years ago at a singles dance. We have been basically been together every day since. Of course, I also told her that I was going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barbeito, Domaine Daulny, France, Historic Series, Les Clos de Chaudenay, Madeira, Portugal, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Savannah, The Rare Wine Company, Verdelho, Verdelho Madeira, Verdelho Special Reserve | Leave a comment

Three Unique Wines from Bordeaux

Posted on April 18, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I received a text message from my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan inviting me for a special wine tasting. Sometimes, I have been known to enjoy impromptu wine tastings there as well; and this time … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Brane-Cantenac, Chateau Brane-Cantenac Blanc, Chateau Figeac, Chateau Petit-Figeac, France, Haut-Medoc, Merlot, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment

Dinner at Le Supreme

Posted on March 2, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was a Sunday evening and we had booked an early dinner at Le Supreme, before we went to see “Wicked” with another couple. My Bride and I had brunch there a couple of months earlier, right after their opening; … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Botrytis, Cabernet Franc, Chateau du Petit Thouars, Chateau Guiraud, Chinon, France, Les Georges, Loire Valley, Premier Grand Cru Classe, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment

Arrow & Branch Tasting – Part One

Posted on February 13, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I had a very intense morning and I was not sure if I was going to make a tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, but the Gods approved and I was able to do a tasting of wines … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arrow & Branch Estate Vineyard, Atlas Peak, Bekstoffer "Dr. Crane" Vineyard, Black Label, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Lewelling Vineyard, Merlot, Napa Valley, Right Bank Blend, Sauvignon Blanc, Stagecoach Vineyard | Leave a comment

“That Smells Like Three Bottles”

Posted on February 1, 2024 by thewineraconteur

While I was doing my impromptu wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; another regular stopped in to pick up some replenishments for his home, and he just started grabbing some bottles and helping himself. He asked … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Carlos Serres, Cabernet Franc, Chateau Les Roques, Chinon, Domaine les Demoiselles de Pallus, France, Graciano, Loire Valley, Loupiac, Muscadelle, Rioja Alta, Rioja Reserva, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spain, Tempranillo | Leave a comment