Category Archives: Wine

Easter Eve

Posted on April 2, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have a cousin who has taken it upon herself to have, which has become an Armenian tradition in our families, an Easter Eve party.  Since all of the cousins now have families of their own and we are splintered … Continue reading →

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Candles and Wine

Posted on April 1, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Candles at the dinner table are such a final touch for a wonderful dinner, especially if the lights on the chandelier have been dimmed.  Candles are also very useful when you are decanting that fine bottle of wine, as you … Continue reading →

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Wine Themed Gifts

Posted on March 31, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I realize that I am way off on a tangent, which is what I get for trying to clean the house in preparation for a big family dinner.  I started looking at all the items that we have received and … Continue reading →

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Put a Cork in It

Posted on March 30, 2013 by thewineraconteur

There is an old joke, that nobody has ever heard of left over wine, alas that is not the case in reality.  One of the best laws that occurred in Michigan is that you can now leave a restaurant with … Continue reading →

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Cellar Dusty’s in Okemos, Michigan

Posted on March 28, 2013 by thewineraconteur

My Bride recently went to an overnight conference in Okemos for business and one night she and a group of friends had dinner at Cellar Dusty’s.  She has dined there before, but we have not gone there for dinner together.  … Continue reading →

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Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

Posted on March 27, 2013 by thewineraconteur

There has been a growth of casinos in the state of Michigan as well as in all of the other states, and they have become attractions for conferences and board meetings and other business events.  They are attractive because they … Continue reading →

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A Guest Writer, The Wine Raconteur Jr.

Posted on March 26, 2013 by thewineraconteur

A very good friend of my Bride and myself sent me an email, asking if he could venture into my little corner of the writing world.  If I wanted to flatter myself, I would say he reminds me of a … Continue reading →

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Beverly Hills Grill in Beverly Hills, Michigan

Posted on March 25, 2013 by thewineraconteur

One day last week, my Bride and I had the unfortunate task of paying our respects for two different individuals on the same day.  I have always felt that whenever possible this is the proper duty to celebrate another person’s … Continue reading →

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A St. Patrick’s Day Poser

Posted on March 24, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I tend to write some of my stories ahead of time, when the muse strikes me.  I am just getting to a wine question that had me perplexed for the moment.  My Bride wanted to prepare a traditional Corned Beef … Continue reading →

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Mountain Jack’s and a Merlot

Posted on March 23, 2013 by thewineraconteur

As I write these little essays, I try to maintain a balance of restaurants and wines, so that I do not come across as a snob in either category.  I have been very fortunate to have eaten at many fine … Continue reading →

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