Monthly Archives: July 2014

“The Caller” and Dinner at the Black Pearl

Posted on July 31, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Oliver at The Winegetter gave my friend the sobriquet of “The Caller.” He tried to apologize to me, as he had not had any wines of note lately, as he has been enjoying the resurgence of craft liquors and cocktails, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chardonnay, Cote Chalonnais, Dominio de Ugarte, France, Graciano, Jean Charton, Montmorin, Rioja Reserva, Rully, Spain, Tempranillo | 2 Comments

The Fourth Annual Woodrow Wilson Junior High School Reunion

Posted on July 29, 2014 by thewineraconteur

A lot of people will be shaking their heads when they see the title of a Junior High School reunion. The alumni of this South Western area of Detroit just shake their head in agreement. Most people grow up and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Adige Valley, delle Venezie IGT, Italy, Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita, Tomaiolo, Trentino-Alto Adige, Valdadige DOC | 11 Comments

A Casual Dinner

Posted on July 27, 2014 by thewineraconteur

It was time for a quick dinner, but a nice dinner. There are only a few restaurants that I go to repeatedly and Fleming’s Steak House is one of them. When we are in a hurry we like to eat … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus Fortieth Aniversary, Caymus Vineyards, Central Valley, Chile, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Terrenoble | Leave a comment

Dinner Overlooking the Straits

Posted on July 25, 2014 by thewineraconteur

While we were at a conference at Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island there was a dinner for all of the attendees and it was in a private dining room located between two of the restaurants in the main lodge. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Canyon Road Winery, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Sutter Home | 4 Comments

Two Austrian Wines

Posted on July 23, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The first night on Mackinac Island, even though we were staying at Mission Point Resort, a group of us went out for dinner at Woods, part of the The Grand Hotel group. Since the conference was starting the next morning, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Austria, Fass 4, Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal, Pinot Noir, Wagram, Weingut Bernhard Ott GMBH, Weingut Brundlmayer | Leave a comment

Having Wines at Bistro on the Greens

Posted on July 21, 2014 by thewineraconteur

After four hours and fifteen minutes in the car (can you tell that I am a Michigander?), a half hour ferry ride and just short of a mile hike we arrived at our destination for a conference. We were going … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Andrieux & Fils, Chateau L'Hospitalet, Coteaux du Languedoc, Cotes de Provence, Cuve Victoria, France, Gerard Bertrand, Grenache, La Clape, Mourvedre, Syrah | Leave a comment

My Favorite Magazine Issue of the Year

Posted on July 19, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I guess that I am an amateur “foodie” and “wine geek.” The two go together so well and when you throw them into a mix with friends or sometimes just a great date night, it is almost nirvana. What does … Continue reading →

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A Leisurely Day in Plymouth and a New Restaurant

Posted on July 17, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The Plymouth Art Fair was going on, and the weather was obliging. We decided to make a day of it in the charming city of Plymouth, Michigan. The art fair seems to keep growing in size, as there were more … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arroyo Grand Valley, California, Cepas Antiguas, Chardonnay, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, Laetitia Vineyard and Winery, Martina Corta, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Rioja, Sassi, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma-Cutrer, Spain, Tempranillo | 2 Comments

Another Graduation Party

Posted on July 15, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The time of the year is upon us, where we get to celebrate our graduates. One of my cousin’s daughters was an honoree this year and they had a party at their house. There was a huge pavilion erected in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignion, Carnivor, Central Coast, Clarksburg, Cryptic Red Wine, Cryptic Wines, Decoy, Duckhorn Vineyards, Luna, Menage a Trois, Merlot, Midnight, Napa Valley, North Coast, Paso Robles, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Sangria, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trinchero Family Estates, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Another Social Media Wine Story

Posted on July 13, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I hate to be the bearer of bad news. I have to admit that I belong to a couple of Social Media sites, some are more business oriented and one is basically social. While I was trying to keep abreast … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cantina Zaccagnini, Dolce Naturale, Italy, Madrigale, Montepulciano, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Primitivo, Primitivo di Manduria, Zinfandel | Leave a comment