Monthly Archives: January 2013

IL Posto Ristorante

Posted on January 31, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This was one of the original high powered Italian restaurants in the Detroit area, and it was geared to the expense account crowd.  The story I had heard was that a power business magnate was so impressed by this restaurant … Continue reading →

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Accents, Mexican Food and Wine

Posted on January 30, 2013 by thewineraconteur

There was an out of the way Mexican restaurant called Accents, which was in a converted house, that you could pass by, if you weren’t paying attention.  The building was painted black and recessed among some other businesses, so it … Continue reading →

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L’Escoffier in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Posted on January 29, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Ann Arbor is known as an academic center in the state, being the home of the University of Michigan.  The university is located right downtown of the city, and right off of the quad of the university is the Bell … Continue reading →

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Water Club

Posted on January 28, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This was more of a neighborhood restaurant with fancy touches; it is a shame that they suffered the same fate as so many other restaurants do.  John Cleveland’s Water Club had a nice selection of fresh fish and several choices … Continue reading →

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Vallado Douro 1999

Posted on January 27, 2013 by thewineraconteur

There are days that I write several articles at a time, and as anyone who has ever written a blog knows, there is plenty of preparation time.  In my case there is collating a venue with a certain wine or … Continue reading →

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The Sardine Factory in Monterey

Posted on January 26, 2013 by thewineraconteur

After a leisurely afternoon in the Cannery Row District of Monterey, we were looking forward to a great dinner.  We were going to the Sardine Factory Restaurant that has not only a DiRoNA Award, but the Wine Spectator’s Grand Award … Continue reading →

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Pacific’s Edge in Carmel Highlands

Posted on January 25, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This is a restaurant that we have eaten at twice and loved it both times.  Pacific’s Edge is just around the corner from Carmel-by-the-Sea in Carmel Highlands.  It is located in the Hyatt Carmel Highlands Hotel high up on a … Continue reading →

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Robert Talbott Vineyards

Posted on January 24, 2013 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I after seeing the manufacturing facility of Robert Talbott and having a lunch drove over to the tasting room of Robert Talbott Vineyards.  I have to thank my contact person at the factory for calling ahead to … Continue reading →

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Robert Talbott and my Introduction to their Wines

Posted on January 23, 2013 by thewineraconteur

As I have stated before I was a buyer in the men’s wear business.  I started off in furnishings which would be shirts, ties, hosiery, belts and other accessories.  Later on I started buying in other categories as well.  One … Continue reading →

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Bernardus Winery and Marinus Restaurant

Posted on January 22, 2013 by thewineraconteur

On one of our day trips, we were very over dressed to visit some of the wineries in the Carmel Valley.  The reason being, we planned on having the last wine tasting at Bernardus Winery.  Not that you have to … Continue reading →

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