We just returned from Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs, Michigan.  My wife was up for a business meeting and I got to tag along.  I was very impressed with the quality of food and service, this year round resort offered.  Breakfast every morning was a buffet with an omelet bar, fruit service and all of the other items that make a great breakfast.  Lunches were private affairs of custom sandwiches and salads.  The dinners were excellent.  They offered chicken in boursin sauce, salmon, steaks, ribs and all sorts of comfort food.  Two nights were out on the patio and one night was a cocktail reception.  After the reception some of us drove over to Charlevoix to have dinner at Terry’s Place where I enjoyed a dinner of veal and morels.

The wines that were poured for us at Boyne Highland were an eclectic mix and all enjoyable.  Through the course of the meetings and dinners I made it a point to sample what our host was offering.   There was a 2010 Red Rock Reserve Merlot from Sonoma, a 2008 McWilliams Shiraz, Harwood Estate, South East Australia, a 2008 Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, a () Louis M. Martini Pinot Noir from Napa, a () Don Migule Gascon Malbec from Mendoza, a 2010 Frei Brothers Chardonnay and a 2010 Ecco Domani  Pinot Grigio from Venezie.  Nothing stellar, but all sound picks for the type of wine poured.  These are the times when I can try a couple of different wines at the same time and pair them with foods.

I must admit that the wine sampling that I did, fortified my spirits and I tried their Zipline through the trees.  This is something they offer when there is no snow on the ground, because this resort is known for their skiing as well.  A fine time was enjoyed by all.