Tag Archives: Toscana IGT

Bibi Graetz: Colore Collezione Verticale

Posted on June 5, 2024 by thewineraconteur

A wonderful tasting of wines from Bibi Graetz was going on at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  The final three wines offered were his Colore wine done as a vertical collection tasting.  This tasting … Continue reading →

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Bibi Graetz Testamatta Bianco and Rosso

Posted on June 2, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I got an awesome message from my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan that the following day from three to seven, there was going to be a “Special Event.”  It was very special in that Daniele … Continue reading →

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More Wine After Caesar’s

Posted on March 17, 2024 by thewineraconteur

After having brunch with Ms. Yoga, we decided to go next door for her to see the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace.  Shopping became fun, years ago when the Forum opened up and it created something new to be emulated … Continue reading →

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Of All the Gin Joints, In All the World..

Posted on March 14, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It isn’t quite the same, but Ms. Yoga turns up in Las Vegas, while we are there and, on a day, when the kids are in school and our kids are working.  My Bride and I ended up on The … Continue reading →

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Fine Wine Source – January 2024

Posted on January 23, 2024 by thewineraconteur

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 →

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The Fine Wine Source Wine Club Selections – May 2023

Posted on May 18, 2023 by thewineraconteur

One of my favorite pastimes is to stop at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to pick up the monthly club selections.  Of course, the great news is that they were having a curated wine … Continue reading →

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Podere Ciona and Two From 2015

Posted on May 4, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The last two wines that Lorenzo Gatteschi, a family member, and winemaker at Podere Ciona was pouring at my local wine store, The Fine Wine Source were his two premium wines and both of the same vintage.  The owner of … Continue reading →

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Podere Ciona Semifonte and Chianti Classico

Posted on May 2, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Lorenzo Gatteschi was holding court, as we used to say, at my local wine club and store The Fine Wine Shop in Livonia, Michigan.  Lorenzo Gatteschi is not only the owner and winemaker of Podere Ciona from Gaiole in Chianti, … Continue reading →

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Lorenzo Gatteschi Conducts Another Tasting

Posted on April 30, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It was a great way to spend a couple of hours at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan with Lorenzo Gatteschi of Podere Ciona pouring and discussing his wines.  He was a bit distraught, as he and his wife … Continue reading →

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Easter Dinner 2023

Posted on April 22, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We were celebrating Easter dinner at our house and my Bride was up early getting the dinner started, and we also had some surprise guests as our son from Las Vegas came in with his family.  He also came in … Continue reading →

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