Category Archives: Dining

A Crush

Posted on September 16, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I have carried a secret crush, maybe not so secret crush for Sophia Loren, almost all of my life, and let us say I aspire big. Ever since I was a kid and dragged along by my parents to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bieler Per & Fils, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Central Coast, Cinsault, Consilience, Coteaux D'Aix-en-Provence, France, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Rolle, Santa Barbara County, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Vermentino | 3 Comments

Until Next Time

Posted on September 14, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Ms. Yoga finally finished her high school reunion and she was staying with us for the night, before she was going to the airport to go home. Of course the Casa de Raconteur was all set to prepare the lodging … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Montevina Wines, North Coast, Pinot Grigio, Santa Barbara County, Terra d'Oro Winery, Trader Joe's, Viognier | Leave a comment

The Auburn Café

Posted on September 10, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I always try to have at least a week of articles, because one never knows when the Muse may want to have the day off and this way I don’t have to scramble, as I like to publish an article … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Agiorgitiko, Greece, Greek Wine Cellars, Kouros Red, Nemea | 5 Comments

A Quick Dinner

Posted on September 6, 2016 by thewineraconteur

There we were sitting in the bar at Fleming’s Steak House, now in a booth and wondering where all the crowds were. We were munching on the house made potato chips that they automatically bring to the table. Ms. Yoga … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Avalon Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Flat Rock, Merlot, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

A Respite

Posted on August 29, 2016 by thewineraconteur

As I have stated often, I consider myself a clothier, which means that I am in the retail industry. If you have never been, or if you have in the past, you will understand that meal breaks can be the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Buena Vista Winery, California, Carignan, Cinsault, Count of Buena Vista Founder's Red, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Sonoma County, Syrah, Valdigue, Zinfandel | 1 Comment

Kind of

Posted on August 27, 2016 by thewineraconteur

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” was penned by the cleric Charles Caleb Colton. This kind of described the night, a while ago. Went to the cinema and saw another of the films in the new generation of Star … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bianchetta, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Colombard, France, Glera, Glera Lunga, Italy, Le Grand Courtage, Mionetto, Nuits St. George, Perera, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Nero, Prosecco, Prosecco de Treviso, Trevigiana, Ugni Blanc, Veneto, Verdiso | Leave a comment

August Birthdays

Posted on August 25, 2016 by thewineraconteur

When there are so many people in a family, it is easier to have one designated party for all the celebrants for any given month. It does make planning easier and less chance of having family absent from the party. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arcturos, Beaulieu Vineyard, Black Star Farms, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Georges De Latour Private Reserve, Michigan, Napa Valley, Old Mission Peninsula, Rutherford | 6 Comments

Back to Woods

Posted on August 15, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The entire island of Mackinac is considered a resort and consequently it is much more laid back. There are a couple times of the year when it may get dressy, because of political or business meetings, but the most part, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 20 Year Old Tawny, Burgundy, California, Chardonnay, Cote de Nuits, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Dow's, Dutton Ranch, France, Louis Jadot, Mourisco Tinto, Pinot Noir, Porto, Portugal, Russian River Valley, Souzao, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vosne-Romanee | 2 Comments

Dinner at Mission Point

Posted on August 13, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While we were at Mission Point, there is always enough to keep anyone busy. From just the leisurely ten minute walk to Downtown Mackinac, a tour of Fort Mackinac, or renting bicycles to explore the island. While some were working, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Canyon Road Winery, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Tr Elliot Queste | Leave a comment

Roughing It

Posted on August 11, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I always joke that my idea of roughing it is a Holiday Inn, but we were up on Mackinac Island and that can be a whole different version of roughing it. Most of the people in Michigan and some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Dark Horse Wines, De Loach Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a comment