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About thewineraconteur

A non-technical wine writer, who enjoys the moment with the wine, as much as the wine. Twitter.com/WineRaconteur Instagram/thewineraconteur Facebook/ The Wine Raconteur

Cantina Laredo

Posted on September 3, 2014 by thewineraconteur

We had arrived in Columbus earlier then the other members of the family that were meeting us, which was fine. My daughter had went and challenged me to do the ALS Ice Bucket challenge, and I figured since I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brancott Estate, Marlborough, Montana, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a comment

An Afternoon Respite

Posted on September 1, 2014 by thewineraconteur

We just recently got back from a short trip to Columbus, Ohio. You may think it is reckless to have Michigan license plates on your car and venture into the city, but all was fine and it was a wonderful … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Chateau Cheval Blanc, France, La Crema, Malbec, Merlot, Premier Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion, Sonoma Coast | 4 Comments

Some New Offices

Posted on August 30, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I had the privilege of attending a party to showcase the new suites for an accountant. I went as a guest and the leasing agency for the building had a wonderful affair to show off the new units, along with … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sycamore Lane, Trinchero Family Estates | Leave a comment

Another Dinner Club Meeting

Posted on August 28, 2014 by thewineraconteur

My dinner club is a venerable old society that was founded in the late 1800’s in Detroit. The Detroit Philatelic Society was even honored when the City of Detroit celebrated their 300’Th Anniversary as one of the oldest clubs still … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Layer Cake Wines, Shiraz, South Australia | Leave a comment

A Quick Dinner in Northville

Posted on August 26, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Some dinners are planned and other dinners are by happenstance. This was one evening, as a fine gentleman had passed away, much too soon and very respected in his community. The funeral home was totally congested and we parked about … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Clayhouse Vineyards, Clayhouse Wines, Concannon Vineyard, Malbec, Paso Robles | 1 Comment

The City of Lathrup Village

Posted on August 24, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Somehow the sound of it sounds incongruous, but because of the many laws governing municipalities some villages do indeed become cities. Townships get incorporated, but then they are just referred to as “the city of.” I found myself in tow … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Robert Mondavi, Woodbridge | Leave a comment

“Wears Like a Pig’s Nose”

Posted on August 22, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Isn’t that a great way to advertise a product? Actually it was, at the beginning of the last century. It was the slogan for Finck’s Overalls, which curiously are still in existence, but now known by another label. The Finck … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Figeac, Claret, France, Merlot, Saint-Emilion | 2 Comments

A Couple of Glasses of Wine at Fleming’s

Posted on August 20, 2014 by thewineraconteur

There are times when we want to have a fast meal, and rather go to a fast food emporium or a quasi-fast food place; we will run over to Flemings Steak House. Here you can have quality food and if … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut, Catalonia, Cava, Chardonnay, Cote Est Blanc, Cotes Catalanes, Domaine Lafage, France, Grenache Blanc, Josep Masachs, Languedoc-Roussillon, Macabeu, Marsanne, Mas Fi, Parellada, Spain, Xarel-lo | Leave a comment

The Dakota Inn Rathskeller

Posted on August 18, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The neighborhood that I grew up in, in Southwest Detroit was at one time predominately a German area of the city, and there were other pockets elsewhere in Detroit as well. The area was once called “Ferndale” more as borough … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Drl. Burklin-Wolf, Geisbohl, Germany, Rheinpfalz, Riesling, Ruppertsberger, Spatlese | Leave a comment

A Lounge Singer at The Roostertail

Posted on August 16, 2014 by thewineraconteur

“I left my heart in San Francisco,” “Because of you,” ”Smile,” ”Stranger in Paradise,” “The shadow of your smile,” and “The good life” is some of the songs I think of, because Tony Bennett is coming to Detroit. Of course … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arbane, Champagne, Chardonnay, France, G.H. Mumm & Co., Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Reims | 2 Comments