Category Archives: Wine

The Final Two of the Chateau Gaby Vertical

Posted on September 14, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The evening was just beginning at Vertical Detroit, with a vertical tasting of Chateau Gaby, hosted by The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan.  The evening also featured the winemaker Damien Landouar and there was quite a crowd.  Chateau Gaby … Continue reading →

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Part Two of the Vertical of Chateau Gaby

Posted on September 11, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It was a very stellar occasion that was put on by The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, and Vertical Detroit, their restaurant in Downtown Detroit.  Chateau Gaby was being featured in a major presentation.  Damien Landouar was representing Chateau Gaby … Continue reading →

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A Vertical Tasting at Vertical Detroit

Posted on September 8, 2023 by thewineraconteur

You may have noticed that over the years I have mentioned my local wine shop/club that I visit quite often, well they also own a wine-centric restaurant Vertical Detroit in the historic Ashley Hotel in Downtown Detroit. The restaurant opened … Continue reading →

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Michigan Heroes Museum and Lunch

Posted on September 5, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We both like museums and history, not to mention meals with wine.  We covered all the basics with a trip to Frankenmuth, Michigan.  Now keep your lederhosen on, and we will get back to Frankenmuth soon enough.  I really wanted … Continue reading →

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The Statler French American Bistro

Posted on September 3, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I keep having a difficult time typing or saying Statler without Hilton, and not because of the two characters in the private theater box on the Muppets, because for years on Washington Boulevard and Grand Circus Park stood the Statler-Hilton … Continue reading →

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The Copa at the LCA

Posted on September 1, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The legendary Copacabana (named after a beach in Rio de Janeiro) was at 625 West 51’st for one night was at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.  It may not have had the glamor of the famed one continuous film shot … Continue reading →

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I Have Finally Seen the Lions at All Three Stadiums

Posted on August 30, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Now purists might argue that the Lions actually played at five stadiums, but I will be ego-centric and only claim the three that were used in my life time, and that is a long enough span of time.  I can … Continue reading →

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Finishing the Day at Arta’s

Posted on August 28, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It was a great day; we were having Italian drinks at the bar.  Arta’s Italian is out in Brighton, an Italian restaurant located in a medical enclave outside of the downtown area.  Since our friend had never been there, I … Continue reading →

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Curwood Castle and a Great Aperitif

Posted on August 26, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I am still a tourist in the state of Michigan and I have lived here forever.  By good fortune, I chanced upon an article about Curwood Castle in Owosso, Michigan.  James Oliver Curwood (12 June 1878 – 13 August 1927) … Continue reading →

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Two Wonderful Reds

Posted on August 24, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The joys of a quality wine shop like the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan is enjoying the wines that are offered to you.  Some days it will be whites and rosés, sometimes sparkling wines, and other times it will … Continue reading →

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