Tag Archives: Syrah

Blue Rock Winery – Part Two

Posted on November 20, 2025 by thewineraconteur

The second part of a wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and the tasting was conducted by Carla Jeffries who handles liaison work with the trade and media. The name Blue Rock originates from the local … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alexander Valley, Baby Blue Red Blend, Best Barrels, Black Label, Blue Rock Winery, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Gapstone Vineyard, Malbec, Merlot, Petaluma Gap, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Syrah | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – October 2025

Posted on October 21, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I feel that I was overdue to pick up my wine club selections from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It has been an interesting time the last month or so, and I have plenty of wines, and tastings … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alsace, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Hidden Horse, Malbec, Merlot, Munster Valley, Red Blend 22, Riesling, Syrah, Two Mountain Winery, Vin d'Alsace, Vin Schoenheitz, Yakima Valley | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club Selections – August 2025

Posted on August 28, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I am almost late getting this article about the wine club selections from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; or as my Bride calls it, my home away from home, of course I thinks she tends to exaggerate. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricole Colognole, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chianti Rufina, Italy, Le Lastre, Merlot, Napa Valley, Rosso, Rutherford, Sangiovese, Sequoia Grove, Syrah, Tonella Ranch Vineyard, Toscana IGT, Turley Wine Cellars, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

One More Graduation Celebration

Posted on August 7, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Another High School graduation and while it feels to us like another grandchild, it is actually The Wine Raconteur Jr.’s daughter and we have known him and his family for ages. The story goes a long time and we are … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged 2 Lads, 3 Little Bears Vineyard, Cinsault, Cote des Roses, France, Gerard Bertrand, Grenache, Languedoc, Michigan, Old Mission Point, Rose of Cabernet Franc, Syrah | 4 Comments

Our Last Grandchild to Graduate from High School

Posted on August 4, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We kept very busy with graduations, and this one could have been with the two boys out in Vegas, but her family moved back to the old stomping grounds. It was kind of hit or miss, with school transcripts, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blanquette, Blanquette de Limoux, California, Delicato Family Vineyards, France, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Grenache, Languedoc, Mauzac, Methode Traditionelle, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Rose, Saint-Hilaire, Sieur d'Arques, Sofia, Syrah | 2 Comments

Our Last Night With the Graduates

Posted on June 19, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We finally got together with My Favorite Daughter and her family, and we were going to start by an annual tradition, and bowl a couple of games, but there was major tournament and there were no open lanes for rank … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Charmat Method, Cinsault, Diving into Hampton Water, France, Gambino Cuvee, Gerard Bertrand, Grenache, GV Liquid Group, Hampton Water, Italy, Languedoc, Mourvedre, Prosecco, Syrah, Tommaso Gambino | 2 Comments

Italy Wine Tasting – Part Five

Posted on April 7, 2025 by thewineraconteur

The turnout for this Italian Wine Tasting was getting more jovial at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as the crowds increased. They were trying to have people come in at certain times of the day, but I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amarone della Valpolicella, Bertani, Bolgheri Superiore DOC, Cabernet Sauvignon, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Enrico Santini, Grezzana, Italy, Merlot, Montepergoli, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tenuta Novare, Toscana IGT, Valpantena, Valpolicella, Veneto, Verona, Villa Ca'Vendri, Ville di Antane | Leave a comment

Cagney’s

Posted on March 17, 2025 by thewineraconteur

When I heard that the steak house on the ship was named Cagney’s all I could think of was “you dirty rat” as I guess I have watched too many Warner Brothers films and watched Rich Little and Frank Gorshin … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barolo, Castagnole delle Lanze, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chile, Dogliotti, Domaines de Rothschild (Lafite), France, Grenache, Italy, Lange, Le Cellier de Princes, Los Vascos, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Nebbiolo, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Vina Las Vascos | Leave a comment

Some Odds and Ends

Posted on February 14, 2025 by thewineraconteur

You may have noticed that I have been posting “story” entries labeled “From My Cellar” and certainly not for bragging rights, though there are a couple of interesting wines that I have acquired over the years. It has been an … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Paradis Casseuil, Cotes du Rhone, Domaine Sainte-Anne, Domaines Baron de Rothschild, E. Guigal, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, Syrah | Leave a comment

Christmas Dinner 2024

Posted on January 27, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I don’t know how it is in your family structure, but certain families have certain holidays booked, basically for life. Which is great, as it makes sense and much easier to make plans. One of my cousins has had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Otella, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cinsault, Clos du Clocher, Cotes de Provence, Domaine Houchart, France, Grenache Noir, Heritiers Bourotte-Audy, Highlands 41, Italy, Lugano DOC, Merlot, Otella, Paso Robles, Pomerol, Syrah, Tibouren, Vignobles Famille Quiot | Leave a comment