Category Archives: Wine

“It’s My Birthday” Part One

Posted on March 11, 2023 by thewineraconteur

No, not my birthday and not my Bride’s.  While we were staying at Hilton Head Island we made a side trip to Charleston, South Carolina to celebrate with Ms. Yoga.  Ms. Yoga doesn’t live in Charleston, but she decided to … Continue reading →

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Dining at Sea Pines

Posted on March 9, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We were going to eat at The Crazy Crab at Harbour Town which is located in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island.  I found this restaurant on the internet, just like everyone else and Harbour Town has a bit of … Continue reading →

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Island Winery of Hilton Head Island

Posted on March 7, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I have not been great travelers, but we are slowly attempting to at least try a wine now, from every state that we visit.  So, we have just visited and tasted our sixth state winery, we have … Continue reading →

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Crane’s Tavern and Steakhouse

Posted on March 5, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Our first night on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and I found a steakhouse.  I know that it sounds incongruous to be in the Low Country and going for a steak.  At the turn of the Twentieth Century, Frank Crane … Continue reading →

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Two Cities; Two Mimosas

Posted on March 3, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We woke up in Savannah, packed up, what little we had taken out of our suitcases and we were going to have breakfast.  One of the joys of having the internet bombard you, is that you get constant opposing ideas, … Continue reading →

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The Ordinary Pub

Posted on March 1, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Since, we had never been to Savannah, Georgia, I was trying to find a restaurant that we could walk to, since all of my research showed that parking in the Historic District was hard to find and quite dear.  Truthfully, … Continue reading →

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American Prohibition Museum

Posted on February 27, 2023 by thewineraconteur

When we are holidays, we like to eat, drink and if possible visit a museum, and we achieved two of the goals together on our walking around Savannah.  We went to the American Prohibition Museum and there were options; guided … Continue reading →

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The Start of a Getaway

Posted on February 25, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My poor Bride has been in constant motion, since her Mother died, and even with being the executor, she made arrangements to get away.  With us both being retired, it is a new phase for us, and she is being … Continue reading →

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“Le Petit Cheval” Bordeaux Blanc 2019

Posted on February 23, 2023 by thewineraconteur

You may be surprised to find out that I stopped by my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, before my Bride and I took off for a little getaway.  Immediately, I was spoiled when they poured … Continue reading →

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“What’s It All About, Alfie”

Posted on February 21, 2023 by thewineraconteur

This is one of those train of consciousness articles, that I write periodically, because I feel like I have to write down my thoughts.  For my generation, Burt Bacharach wrote music that we grew up with, and all with music … Continue reading →

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