Tag Archives: Zinfandel

Willie Newman Introduces Sisters

Posted on May 10, 2026 by thewineraconteur

When Willie Newman was at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan offering a tasting of his Tre Son wines, he also had the world premier of his new wine Sisters. Willie Newman is getting ready to retire from his … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged 4 Hearts Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Paso Robles, Petite Sirah, Red Wine, Sisters, Tempranillo, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Willie Newman and a New Tasting

Posted on May 7, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Willy Newman is a businessman from Ann Arbor, and I remember the first time that I tasted his Tre Son wines, was at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan back in 2018 and I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged 4 Hearts Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Dunning Vineyards, Paso Robles, Tre Son, Willow Creek District, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

The Fine Wine Source Club – April 2026

Posted on April 16, 2026 by thewineraconteur

With so much going on between me and the house, and my Bride helping her sister, it felt wonderful to go out and be with people. And picking up the wine club selections was a bonus. As always there is … Continue reading →

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Easter Eve 2026 – Part Two

Posted on April 10, 2026 by thewineraconteur

The annual gathering of all the cousins is a major event, and the crowd is growing, because of weddings, and even the announcement of a new cousin or grandchild, depending on your point of view, so the happiness will continue. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Apassimento, California, Cantine Bertoldi, Carreras Vineyard, Casa Vinicola Botter, Corvina, Dry Creek Valley, Elyse Winery, Italy, Merlot, Rosso, Sonoma County, Veneto, Zinfandel | 2 Comments

J L Hudson and Lunch at Chartreuse

Posted on February 6, 2026 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I try to have dates to this day. We found out that there was a special exhibit on the history of the J L Hudson Company and the Detroit Historical Museum and we also found out that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Baiyu, California, Corolioc, Cucamonga Valley, Grenache, Jordanov, Lopez Vineyard, North Macedonia, Palomino, Parr Wines LLC, Phelan Farm, Revolution Red, Rkatciteli, Rkatsiteli, Rkatziteli, Scythian Wine Co., Stobi Winery, Tikves, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – December 2025

Posted on December 23, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I went back to my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan the next day after the Lingua Franca tasting, as the shop was wall to wall people with those leaving the tasting and making purchases, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignane, Contra Costa County AVA, Faux Pas, France, IGP Pays de l'Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, Lingua Franca, Mas de Daumas Gassac, Mataro, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Rose Frizant, Thre Wine Company, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

The Fine Wine Source Club – September 2025

Posted on September 27, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Now in the midst of my monthlong birthday celebration we also picked up our monthly club wines from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and we did have some wine tastings during the month as well and I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amador County, Awatere Valley, Barbera, Barbera D'Alba, Brookby Hill Vineyard, California, David Clouston, Italy, La Bioca, Langhe, Marlborough, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, Spelletich Cellars, Spelletich Family Wine Company, Tua Tua, Wairau Valley, Zabalda, Zinfandel | 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

Fine Wine Source Club – April 2025

Posted on April 16, 2025 by thewineraconteur

As always, it is a pleasure for me to visit the staff at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. For just under thirty dollars a month, we get two wines, one from the Old World and one from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, Bordeaux Rouge, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignane, Chateau Gaillarteau, Contra Costa County AVA, France, Merlot, Old Vine Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Thre Wine Company, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

The Fine Wine Source Club – February 2025

Posted on February 17, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Over the years, my Bride and I have joined several local wine clubs and we now just maintain our membership at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and for thirty dollars a month, it is well worth the investment, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Barbaresco, Barbera, Bastardo, Calaveras County, California, Deugnano dei Barbi, Forlorn Hope, Italy, Mondeuse, Montepulciano, Queen of the Sierra, Rorick Heritage Vineyards, Sangiovese, Sierra Foothills, Tempranillo, Trousseau, Umbria Rosso IGT, Villa Barbi, Zinfandel | Leave a comment