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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

Miss Saigon and a Merlot

Posted on October 20, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Back in 1994 Miss Saigon was coming to Detroit and was going to appear at the Masonic Temple Theater.   We were going to see the show, so we had to decide where to dine before the show.  We settled on … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth’s Chophouse in Marquette, MI

Posted on October 19, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Our second night in Marquette and we had dinner at Elizabeth’s Chophouse.  When we got there, there was a large party going on that took over half of the restaurant.   There was still ample room for diners like us who … Continue reading →

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L’Attitudes in Marquette and a Famous Wine

Posted on October 18, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Well I guess I couldn’t wait for the cold weather, so I went with my Bride up to Marquette in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan just off of Lake Superior.  She was giving a seminar and I was tagging along.  … Continue reading →

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The Detroit Athletic Club

Posted on October 17, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Detroit in its glory days had many businessmen’s club downtown.  When everything was downtown and the restaurants and nightlife were in full bloom.  These clubs were a way for a man to have a dinner with his associates and sit … Continue reading →

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St. Clair Inn

Posted on October 16, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Years ago I made many trips to the St. Clair Inn in St. Clair, Michigan.  It was one of those charming old hotels on the water.  It was a place to have a nice dinner and to watch the boats … Continue reading →

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The Chop House

Posted on October 15, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Another time my Bride and I were in Ann Arbor for the Art Fair, which is multiple Art Fairs; under one large umbrella and it was wall to wall people looking and shopping for art works.  We were having a … Continue reading →

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Gratzi

Posted on October 14, 2012 by thewineraconteur

One night my Bride and I met some friends for dinner at Gratzi Restaurant in Ann Arbor.  The restaurant is a rehabbing of an old cinema palace from the thirties.  It is a beautiful building and interesting décor.  Ann Arbor … Continue reading →

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Opera With Dinner

Posted on October 13, 2012 by thewineraconteur

It is not too often that one can go out for dinner and be entertained by the staff.  We had dinner at DePalma’s one time, where the waiter broke off into an aria between his customary duties.  Talk about an … Continue reading →

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Urziger Wurzgarten Spatlese

Posted on October 12, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I am a member of private dinner club, and I have enjoyed this club for many years.  Part of the charm of this group is that you and two other members are the host for an evening and then you … Continue reading →

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Lambrusco

Posted on October 11, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Some days I write about wines that are legendary and some days I mention wines that are popular.  Lambrusco wines from Northern Italy have had peaks and valleys of popularity, and that is fine.  During the 1970’s Lambrusco wines were … Continue reading →

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