Monthly Archives: September 2013

Everyone Gets Into the Act

Posted on September 30, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Jimmy Durante used to say “Everybody gets into the act” when he was on a roll with comedy during one of appearances. I thought of this, while I was writing about the Culinary Extravaganza 2013, as most of the restaurants … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chenin Blanc, Dolcetto, Dolcetto D'Alba, Fess Parker, France, Italy, Madonna di Como, Riesling, Robertson, Sangiovese, Santa Barbara County, Sauvion, South Africa, Tuscany, Vino Nobile di Montepulcia, Vouvray | 3 Comments

More Grazing at the Culinary Extravaganza 2013

Posted on September 28, 2013 by thewineraconteur

There is a kind of unwritten rule, that one should not write a blog article that is too long, hence I am writing a series of shorter articles, because there was so much to encounter and savor. I also feel … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Argentina, Arinto, Autumn Flight, Barbera, Birichino, Calamares, California, Condado de Eguren, El Malbec 2010 de Ricardo Santos, Louretro, Malvasia Bianca, Mendoza, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Monterrey, Paso Robles, Portugal, Spain, Tempranillo, Tenuta Giglio, Trajudura, Vinho Verde | 2 Comments

First Tastes from the Culinary Extravaganza 2013

Posted on September 26, 2013 by thewineraconteur

As soon as we walked into the main room for the Culinary Extravaganza we encountered a table with a restaurant that I had not heard of. The restaurant was The Stand in Birmingham, Michigan and try as I could; I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Abruzzo, Bordeaux Superior, Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Sainte Barbe, Domaine Roux Bourgogne, France, Italy, Merlot, Monte Antico Toscana, Pinot Noir, Rondineto Pinot Nero, Sangiovese | 3 Comments

Culinary Extravaganza 2013

Posted on September 24, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The Culinary Extravaganza is a once a year fund raiser held by the Schoolcraft College Foundation to raise funds for a scholarship program for future chefs. It is held at the schools Vis Ta Tech Center of the Waterman Wing … Continue reading →

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“The Caller”

Posted on September 22, 2013 by thewineraconteur

“The Caller” is a sobriquet that has been bestowed on a friend of mine, by another wine blogger. He received this nickname for the times that I have written about his sending me questions about a wine to select at … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged France, Garnacha, Gerard Bertrand, Graciano, Languedoc-Roussillon, Mazuelo, Muga, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo, Vin de Pays d'OC, Viognier | 3 Comments

Possession

Posted on September 20, 2013 by thewineraconteur

A passion for possession is what all wine drinkers have. This is the theme of the Third Monthly Challenge among some of the wine blogs. All wine lovers wish to possess wines with the thought of amassing a wine cellar … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ch. Mouton-Rothschild, France, Pauillac | 20 Comments

Another Night at The Earle

Posted on September 18, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have written about this restaurant in downtown Ann Arbor before, but we were meeting some friends for dinner and this was a half way point for both of us. The Earle is in the basement of a building just … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Grenache, JC Cellars, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Spain, Syrah, Tempranillo, The Imposter, Venta Morales, Viognier, Zinfandel | 6 Comments

A Birthday with Shirley Jones

Posted on September 16, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The other day I celebrated my birthday with wine, women and song, not a bad combination if I do say so myself. We went out for dinner, and then my Bride allowed me to share the evening with Shirley Jones, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Educated Guess, France, Italy, Louis Jadot, Napa Valley, Pouilly-Fuisse, Puglia, Tormaresca | 11 Comments

Wines that I Will Write about in the Future

Posted on September 14, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have written about the joys of the wine club that I joined on our first trip out to Carmel, California “A Taste of Monterey.” I have also mentioned that that selections for the Private Reserve Club arrive every three … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Blackjack Pasture, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Chardonnay, De Tierra Winery, Galante Vineyards, Hames Valley, Hames Valley Vineyard, Monterey, Petite Sirah, Sargenti Vineyard, Scheid Vineyards | Leave a comment

Some Memories Surrounding 911

Posted on September 12, 2013 by thewineraconteur

As tragic as 911 is to the psyche of America, I can relate memories that are more enjoyable one year before and one year later. Almost a year to the date, my Bride and I were in Manhattan for … Continue reading →

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