Category Archives: Dining

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

Sixth Reunion

Posted on August 9, 2016 by thewineraconteur

It is rather difficult to explain the group phenomenon that I am a part of, a fond passion for Woodrow Wilson Junior High School. We just celebrated the sixth get-together and it was great to see old friends and fondly … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arroyo Seco, Barton & Guestier, California, Carmel Road, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, France, Loire, Monterey, Vouvray | 2 Comments

Some Interesting Wines

Posted on August 7, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Mrs. Wine Raconteur Jr. was having a birthday celebration and we were invited to the party. It was great to see her and her husband the Wine Raconteur Jr., but we also got a chance to spend some time with … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cava, Macebeo, Merlot, Noble Companion, Parellada, Prager Winery and Port Works, Regussci, Segura Viudas, Spain, St. Helena, Stag, Tawny, Xar | Leave a comment

The Last Day of the Fair

Posted on August 5, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The Wyandotte Art Fair was finally coming to a close, but that meant another twelve hour day and the good news was that because I got there early I only had to walk six blocks to get to work. Another … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chenin Blanc, France, J. Moreau & Fils, Loire, Pine, Vouvray | 1 Comment

Magdaleno

Posted on August 3, 2016 by thewineraconteur

It was in the midst of the third day of retailing while the Wyandotte Art Fair was progressing and the store was running on extended hours for the event, maintaining the hours of the fair. By this point, my old … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Campolieti, Corvina, Italy, Pinot Grigio, Rondinella, Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso, Voga | Leave a comment

Wine Dotte Bistro

Posted on August 1, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The second day of the Wyandotte Art Fair and I was getting my sea-legs back, after working a twelve plus hour day, and I was out of practice. On the second day I only had to work an eight hour … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Albarinho, Albarino, Chateau Moncontour, Chenin Blanc, France, Jose Limeres, Licia, Loire, Pineau de la Loire, Rias Baixas, Spain, Vouvray | 1 Comment