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Tag Archives: Sonoma County
Fine Wine Source – January 2024
I decided to go to my favorite wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, between snowfalls. We had finally got our real first shot of winter, and all I can say is “a big whoopee.” The first snow … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Caburnio, California, Chalk Hill AVA, Dove & Stone, Italy, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Sonoma County, Tenuta Monteti, Toscana IGT
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Julie Johnson and Tres Sabores Winery
My local wine shop, the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan was having a special event of a wine tasting, featuring two female winemakers and I will discuss each of the women, their winery, and their wines in sequence. As … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Farina Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, Sonoma Mountain, Tres Sabores Winery
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Easter Eve 2023
I know that you think I have totally lost it, but I have a cousin that has decided that the best way to keep all of the cousins in contact, is to have an Easter Eve dinner. When I was … Continue reading
Dining at Sea Pines
We were going to eat at The Crazy Crab at Harbour Town which is located in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island. I found this restaurant on the internet, just like everyone else and Harbour Town has a bit of … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Castello Banfi, Chardonnay, Italy, Pinot Grigio, San Angelo, Sonoma County, St. Francis Winery & Vineyard, Toscana IGT
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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
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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