Tag Archives: Semillon

Blue Rock Winery – Part One

Posted on November 17, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Another wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and it is always fun to encounter a new winery, at least to me, it was a new winery and the tasting was overseen by Carla Jeffries, who handles … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alexander Valley, Baby Blue Blanc, Blue Rock Winery, California, Chardonnay, Gapstone Vineyard, Petaluma Gap, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sonoma County, Viognier | Leave a comment

Two Sauternes and a Barsac

Posted on October 30, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While we were officially done with the scheduled tastings at The Fine Wine Source, my Bride asked about some Sauternes wines, as the holidays will soon be upon us, and she has some ideas. And naturally this region is famous … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Barsac, Chateau Bastor-Lamontagne, Chateau Coutet, Chateau Rieussec, France, Les Carmes de Rieussec, Muscadelle, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon | 5 Comments

Three Enjoyable Sauvignon Blanc Wines

Posted on October 27, 2025 by thewineraconteur

After having a delightful wine tasting of French red wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan we walked into the original part of the shop and we had a chance to try three special Sauvignon Blanc wines. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, California, Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau d"Yquem "Y", Domaine de Chavalier, France, L'Esprit de Chavalier, Napa Valley, Oakville, Pessac-Leognan, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Stewart Cellars | Leave a comment

The Four Vagabonds

Posted on May 25, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We found ourselves at the historic Dearborn Inn, which just recently reopened after about a two-year renovation. Some say that it is the first airport hotel in America, as right across the street Henry Ford had a private airport and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Blanc, California, Dollarhide Ranch, France, Jean Marc Barthez, Mary Taylor Wine, Napa Valley, Rutherford Estate Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, St. Supery | 3 Comments

Bordeaux Wine Tasting – Part Four

Posted on April 27, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were coming up to the end of the Bordeaux Wine Tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, as I looked at the printout furnished for the tasting. As I always count the wine selections to figure out … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau de Fargues, Chateau Gruaud Larose, Chateau Troplong Mondot, France, Medoc, Merlot, Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru, Saint-Julien, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | 5 Comments

Bordeaux Wine Tasting – Part One

Posted on April 19, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I was back at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan for another wine tasting and this time it was all wines from the Bordeaux region and eleven of the twelve wines were from the 2022 vintage. The first wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux Rouge, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau La Tour de Bessan, Chateau Marjosse, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Malbec, Margaux, Medoc, Merlot, Muscadelle, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon | Leave a comment

Dinner After the Play

Posted on February 8, 2025 by thewineraconteur

When my Bride and her friend were planning to go see “A Beautiful Noise” they were also deciding where to go for dinner. Her friend had said a couple of times that she would like to try Le Supreme, since … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arnaud de Villeneuve, Domaine de L'Alliance, Domaine Regis Minet, France, Grenache Blanc, IGP Catalanes, Loire, Muscadelle, Pouilly Fume, Rancio, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon, Tabacal Dos, Tresmontaine, vieilles vignes | Leave a comment

Christmas with The Wine Raconteur Jr. 2024 Part Two

Posted on January 18, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While my Bride was getting the main course prepared, she also had made her Caesar Salad, and vegetables. The main course of the meal, she started preparing the night before, as she was making two different types of Ribs in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Barolo, Bodegas Manzanos, California, Cascine Rivette e Marena, Familia Fernandez de Manzanos, Grenache, Italy, Korbin Kameron, Manzanos Red Wine, Marchesi Villadoria, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Serralunga, Sonoma County, Sweet Isla, Tempranillo, Vino Tinto | 2 Comments

Christmas With The Wine Raconteur Jr. 2024 – Part One

Posted on January 15, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I have an appreciation for nom de plumes, and so does The Wine Raconteur Jr., as he gave himself that sobriquet years ago, when he asked me, if he could try guest writing a couple of articles. I met him … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Auxerrois, Bordeaux Blanc, Chardonnay, Chateau d"Yquem "Y", Cote Chalonnais, Cremant de Bourgogne, Domaine Albert Bichot, France, Maconnaise, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Ygrec | Leave a comment

The Last Three Wines from the Korbin Kameron Tasting

Posted on January 6, 2025 by thewineraconteur

This last sponsored tasting for the year at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan featured Korbin Ming who also brought a library wine from Moonridge Vineyards to taste alongside his current offering, plus a dessert wine. It couldn’t get … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Korbin Kameron, Late Harvest, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sonoma County, Sweet Isla | Leave a comment