Category Archives: Dining

My Seventieth Birthday

Posted on October 2, 2024 by thewineraconteur

As I have been told over the years “It is better to be seen, than viewed.” I heartily agree and though the brain may not agree, the body does feel the years at times. There is not much that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arneis, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Chateau Cheval Blanc, France, Italy, Merlot, Piedmont, Premier Grand Cru Classe - A, Roero DOCG, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Terre da Vino, Villata, Vite Colte | 2 Comments

Dinner Overlooking Riverside Park

Posted on September 26, 2024 by thewineraconteur

People are always writing to me “what is your favorite wine” and I always respond that it depends on the moment. While I was celebrating my Birthday Week/Month we were the surprise recipients of a couple of tickets to go … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Canada, La Mancha, Melange International, Pelee Island Winery, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Spain, Toro Bravo, Verdejo, Wines and Company | Leave a comment

Aventura

Posted on September 23, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I am like a little kid, especially for birthday celebrations, and my Bride pampers me, because she knows that there is truth when I tease her that she is a creature of habit, as we would probably only go to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Albarino, Fento Wines, Galicia, Granja Nuestra, Las Lindes de Remelluri, Rias Baixas, Rioja, Rioja Alavesa, Senora de Remellluri, Spain, Tempranillo, Valle del Saines, Vinedos de Labastida | Leave a comment

Russo Ristorante & Mercato

Posted on August 16, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I have been on social media for over twelve years and I have met many people, and most have been interesting and a pleasure, and a small percentage that have not. I became reacquainted with plenty of former classmates and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Academia, Ariddu, Charmat Process, Glera, Grillo, Italy, Martinotti Method, Prosecco, Riddu, Rlossese Bianco, Russo Legacy, Sicily, Societa' Agricola Collina Del Sole, Vollpicello | 4 Comments

Our Fourth Trip to Butch’s Dry Dock

Posted on August 13, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I am always preaching to my Bride that we can’t keep going to the same restaurant or to continue drinking the same wines; I tell her that my blog can be boring enough to some without all the repetition. Then … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Andalucia, Aurora, Bodegas Yuste, Bourgogne, Chateau Rieussec, Chorey-Les-Beaune, Domaine Tollot-Beaut, France, Jerez, Les Carmes de Rieussec, Montilla-Moriles, Pedro Ximenez, Pinot Noir, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sherry, Spain | Leave a comment

Waverly Stone Gastropub

Posted on August 10, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I took a quick getaway to Holland, Michigan. She wanted to see a couple of her cousins that could not attend the cousin’s reunion that she had taken upon herself to coordinate, and since she is married … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bas-Armagnac, Bordeaux, Colombard, France, Gros Manseng, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, Key Keg System, Lightly Sparkling Brut, Maison Idiart, Olivier Gessler, Sauvignon, Ugni Blanc | 8 Comments

My Favorite Daughter and a Whirlwind Visit

Posted on August 7, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Favorite Daughter came in for a visit, she did give me the dates, but then I never heard from her again. Then I saw a post on a social media site from a granddaughter and she said that she … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arcturos, Black Star Farms, Michigan, Sur Lie Chardonnay | Leave a comment

Independence Day 2024

Posted on July 11, 2024 by thewineraconteur

When I was growing up, Independence Day was quite the holiday. When I was a kid, the day started with a parade, that wasn’t even a block away from our house to watch, then we had a barbecue, and then … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Dollarhide Ranch, Korbin Kameron, Meritage, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Napa Valley, Rutherford, Semillon, St. Supery | 1 Comment

Dinner at Alpino Detroit

Posted on July 8, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I had just touched on the beginning of our dinner at Alpino Detroit in Corktown, after we had toured the renovated Michigan Central Station. I was happy to have read that when Alpino Detroit was being designed they eliminated the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Acqui, Alto Adige, Brachetto, Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, Colli Orientali de Friuli DOC, Elena Walch, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC, Giacomo Bologna Braida, Italy, Lagrein, Perusini, Perusini Societa Agricola, Piedmont, Pinot Grigio, Ramato, Ronchi di Gramogliano | Leave a comment

Michigan Central Station and Corktown

Posted on July 5, 2024 by thewineraconteur

At one time Detroit was competing with Manhattan for being the most impressive city, because of commerce. Architecture was grand, craftsmanship and pride were at an all time high. A Beaux-Arts Classical style train station was built, by the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut, Cremant D'Alsace, France, Frey-Sohler, Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Noir, Rose | Leave a comment