Tag Archives: Valpolicella

Italy Wine Tasting – Part Six

Posted on April 10, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were coming up to the final two wines for this tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It was getting a bit more crowded still, and I have to explain that the tasting was not a sit-down … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Camporal, Corte San Benedetto, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Italy, Recioto della Valpolicella Classico, Rondinella, Valpolicella, Veneto | Leave a comment

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

An Alba, an Amarone and a SEGC

Posted on October 8, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was a great day when I stopped by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as there were some wonderful wines being poured. It is now the only way to shop for wines and the selection is always great, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amarone della Valpolicella, Apassimento, Azienda Agricola Commendatore G.B. Burlotto, Cabernet Franc, Chateau La Confession, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Dolcetto, Dolcetto D'Alba, France, G.B. Burlotto, Italy, Jean-Philippe Janouiex Domaines, Merlot, Piedmont, Rondinella, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Valpolicella, Villa Ca'Vendri, Ville di Antane | Leave a comment

A Couple of Amarone Wines

Posted on January 30, 2022 by thewineraconteur

There I was tasting some wines and offering my lay opinions at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, which sometimes seems to be my home away from home. I was getting ready to leave and then a couple of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amarone della Valpolicella, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Azienda Agricola Musella, Corvina, Corvinone, Fratelli Vogadori, Italy, Negrara, Oseleta, Rondinella, Valpolicella, Veneto | 2 Comments

The Italian Wines at the Culinary Extravaganza

Posted on October 12, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I realize that I have been going on and on about the wines that were served at the Culinary Extravaganza 2015, but I have no choice. The selection was fantastic, compared to some of the years. Some years it felt … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bolgheri, Bonci, Buonamico Cercatoja, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Corvina, Drei Dona Tenuta la Palazza Magnificat, Emila-Romagna, Fattoria Il Lago, Gardiz, Glera, Italy, Malvasia Bianca, Marchesi Biscardo, Merlot, Molinara, Prosecco, Ripasso, Rondinella, Straw Wine, Super Tuscan, Syrah, Tenuta Argentiera, Toscana IGT, Trebbiano, Tuscany, Valpolicella, Veneto, Verdicchio, Verdicchio dei Castelli Di Jesi, Villa Donoratico, Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina | Leave a comment

El Barzon in Detroit, Michigan

Posted on April 11, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Just a little Northeast of where I grew up is a very unique restaurant that just packs them in. I say unique because of the culinary offering; one side of the menu is true Mexican food and the other side … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Corvina Veronese, Italy, Molinara, Ripasso, Rondinella, Tomassi, Valpolicella, Viticoltori | Leave a comment

La Trattoria Restaurant in Dearborn, Michigan

Posted on February 12, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This was a delightful little restaurant right across the street from the City Hall of Dearborn, in what is referred to as East Dearborn. It was always a busy place of good homemade pastas and a small, but nice menu … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bolla, Corvina Veronese, Italy, Molinara, Rondinella, Valpolicella | 4 Comments

La Bistecca Revisited

Posted on November 9, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Last night we met some friends that we have not seen in ages and we met again at La Bistecca. We have had some wonderful evenings of dinner and wine with them at several venues, even once out in San … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Amarone, Cesari, Italy, Valpolicella | 2 Comments

Opera With Dinner

Posted on October 13, 2012 by thewineraconteur

It is not too often that one can go out for dinner and be entertained by the staff. We had dinner at DePalma’s one time, where the waiter broke off into an aria between his customary duties. Talk about an … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Italy, Valpolicella | 5 Comments

The Last Night at Joey’s Stables in Delray/Detroit

Posted on October 9, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Joey’s Stables was the restaurant in Delray, which was annexed to the city of Detroit in 1905. Though most people thought of the Delray area as Hungarian, it was a melting pot of nationalities as they started on their quest … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Amarone, Bolla, Italy, Valpolicella | 39 Comments