Tag Archives: Semillon

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

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

Independence Day 2024

Posted on July 11, 2024 by thewineraconteur

When I was growing up, Independence Day was quite the holiday. When I was a kid, the day started with a parade, that wasn’t even a block away from our house to watch, then we had a barbecue, and then … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Dollarhide Ranch, Korbin Kameron, Meritage, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Napa Valley, Rutherford, Semillon, St. Supery | 1 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

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

“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

Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte

Posted on January 14, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We were doing some tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and little did I know that my Bride thought she needed a few more presents under the tree for me. So, she had an ulterior motive, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, France, Le Petit Haut Lafitte, Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte, Merlot, Pessac-Leognan, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment

Christmas 2023

Posted on January 11, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We had a very busy morning on Christmas, not only did we open our presents and she sneaks a couple that I didn’t know about; she also lectors at her church, and then she did a Christmas Mass and delivered … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Blanc Sec, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Chateau Guiraud, France, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Glera, Italy, L. Mawby Vineyards, L. Mawby Wines, La Marca Winery, Le G de Chateau Guirard, Mawby Sparkling, Michigan, Pinot Noir, Prosecco, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Veneto | Leave a comment