Category Archives: Dining

Thirty-One and Counting

Posted on April 27, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It is hard to believe that my Bride and I met one night, thirty-one years ago at a singles dance. We have been basically been together every day since. Of course, I also told her that I was going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barbeito, Domaine Daulny, France, Historic Series, Les Clos de Chaudenay, Madeira, Portugal, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Savannah, The Rare Wine Company, Verdelho, Verdelho Madeira, Verdelho Special Reserve | Leave a comment

It Was Thirty-One Years Ago

Posted on April 24, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I met thirty-one years ago, and I may have ambushed her about the date, as she was just waking up. Even though we are retired, she has volunteered to help her sister, who just acquired the company … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Airen, Arneis, Azienda Agricola Malvira, Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Champagne Lete-Vautrain, Chardonnay, Cremant de Bourgogne, France, Malvira, Methode Traditionelle, Nebbiolo Bianco, Piedmont, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Renesio Vineyard, Roero, Ugni Blanc, Veuve Ambal | Leave a comment

Easter 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride must have had a premonition, because she started preparations for the dinner, a bit early, as we always have this discussion about the timeliness of the guests. I had just started my shower when the first of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Carignan, Cline Family Cellars, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Maison Paul Jaboulet Aine, Marselan, Mourvedre, North Coast, Parallel 45, Rhone Valley, Seven Ranchlands, Syrah, Viognier | Leave a comment

Easter Eve – Armenian Style

Posted on April 10, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It has become a tradition that one of my cousins has created a special holiday for all the cousins, called Easter Eve. She said that she took the mantel from her mother, to keep the family together, as she represented … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Ararat, Areni Noir, Armenia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chilar, Dukhov, Garan Dmak, Kakhet, Kangun, Muscat Varadabuyr, Trinity Canyon Vineyards, Vayots Dzor, Voskehat, Yerevan Brandy Company | 2 Comments

The Dinner Reception for Clos du Clocher

Posted on April 7, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was quite an evening at Vertical Detroit commemorating the Centenary of vintages for Clos du Clocher of Pomerol, along with The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, and AHD Vintners based in Warren. Jim and Remy Lutfy were being excellent … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Clos du Clocher, France, Merlot, Pomerol | Leave a comment

Le Garenne Vouvray and Cain Concept for Dinner

Posted on March 29, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride likes to have company over for dinner, even if they are not related to us. She always gets a little hyper, she knows how to cook for her family, and she definitely knows how to cook for me, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Concept, Cain Vineyard, Cain Vineyard and Winery, Chenin Blanc, Claes Vineyard, France, Kenefick Vineyard, La Rouletiere, Le Garenne, Loire Valley, Merlot, Pineau de la Loire, Stagecoach Vineyard, The Benchland, Vouvray, York Creek Vineyard | Leave a comment

What Happens in Vegas, Stays with Us

Posted on March 20, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Somehow, no matter how long we stay in Las Vegas visiting two of our children and five of our grandchildren, the time seems so short. There were many side trips that we made, quick meals, shopping (me even more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American Champagne, Brut, California, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, E&J Gallo, F.LLI Allegrini, Italy, Palazzo Della Torre, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Ripasso, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Veneto, Veronese IGT, William Wycliff Winery | Leave a comment

Of All the Gin Joints, In All the World..

Posted on March 14, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It isn’t quite the same, but Ms. Yoga turns up in Las Vegas, while we are there and, on a day, when the kids are in school and our kids are working. My Bride and I ended up on The … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Il Borro, Italy, Lamelle, Miner Family Winery, Paso Robles, Steinbeck Vineyards, Toscana IGT, Viognier | Leave a comment

Lunch at Vida in the Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Posted on March 11, 2024 by thewineraconteur

The newest hotel on The Strip is Fontainebleau Las Vegas and normally we don’t go to The Strip anymore, but we were meeting one of our son’s friends who has moved out to Vegas, has his own show at a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Diatom, Diatom Bar-M Vineyard, Foley Family Wines, Heritage Red, Jackson Family Wines, Los AlamosValley, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Roth Estate, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County | 1 Comment

Another Night of Pizza at Grimaldi’s

Posted on March 8, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I realize that most people that go to Las Vegas, believe the quotation “whatever happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” Not for us, we go to Vegas to see two of our children and five of our grandchildren. We try … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Anterra, California, Duckhorn Portfolio, Duckhorn Vineyards, Italy, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Sicily, Sonoma County, Terre Siciliane IGT | Leave a comment