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Tag Archives: Sonoma County
Roberts + Rogers Howell Mountain and a Zinfandel
We were getting close to the end for an organized wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan featuring the wines of Roger Louer of Roberts + Rogers Winery. Even though, there was blocks of time for groups … Continue reading
Another Tasting with Roger Louer
Since my days of shopping and enjoying my local wine shop and club, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, I think that Roger Louer and his wines have had the most visits and tastings. Roger Louer was holding court … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Roberts + Rogers Winery, Sonoma County
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Fine Wine Source October 2022 Club Wine Selections
We just flew back home, and I had to stop at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to get the October Selections of the Wine Club. It happens to be the best bargain I have found and I have … Continue reading
A New Chapter Begins
It is hard to think that my Bride and I have almost been together from Day One back in 1993, and now we are going to start a new chapter with new adventures…eventually. As one old saying goes “Mann Tracht, … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Piper Sonoma, Sonoma County
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Dinner with The Caller
I have to say, that The Caller did an admirable job navigating the pontoon boat on the lake. The lake that they are on, is a private lake, and I don’t quite understand it totally, but it is like a … Continue reading
An Afternoon with The Caller
Way back, before my Bride had retired, in fact, way back, the last time we were with The Caller and his charming wife, we made arrangements to have dinner with them. The hardest thing to get from them, is a … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Korbin Kameron, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sonoma County
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Carriage House at Hotel Iroquois
As we wandered around Mackinac Island, it dawned on us that something was different this time on the island, compared to all of the other times. We were there on the weekend, and we have never been there except during … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Chardonnay, Fournier Pere & Fils, France, Frost Bitten Wines, Grande Cuvee, Ice Wine, JZ Wines, La Chaudouillonne, Loire Valley, Once Bitten Wines, Riesling, Russian River Valley, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Signpost, Sonoma County, Trig Point, Yakima Valley
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Fine Wine Source Club June 2022
The month of June was the Trifecta for wine club selections as I also picked up from my local club The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I always enjoy the curated selection from my shop, and a chance to … Continue reading
Butter Run Saloon
Butter Run Saloon * Spirits * Nourishment * Character* is the basis for a recent get-together. If I leave it to my Bride, we will always dine at the same restaurant, have the same meal and the same wine. Not … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, J Vineyards, Monterey County, Napa County, Sonoma County
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