Tag Archives: Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc Day

Posted on December 19, 2022 by thewineraconteur

In the calendar of holidays devoted to wine days, one of the latest to be entered is Cabernet Franc Day, spearheaded by a winemaking couple in California that fell in love with one of the older grape varietals.  Not only … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2022

Posted on November 29, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Count Alfonso Romero: “What time will the guest arrive?” Butler: “Oh, well, no one arrives first, Sir. They all come in last.” We were planning on having thirty guests for Thanksgiving, which I don’t know about you, but for us, … Continue reading →

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After Van Gogh, Chartreuse

Posted on November 27, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We try to frequent the restaurant Chartreuse, after every visit to the Detroit Institute of Arts.  It is in the legendary Park Shelton, which was originally the Wardell Hotel, named after Fred Wardell of the Eureka Vacuum Company.  When Diego … Continue reading →

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Two From Daou Vineyards

Posted on November 3, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Wandering around the Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival at Tivoli Village was a great time, especially since we could walk back to our casino hotel.  I know that I have mentioned the wines so far, but there was plenty … Continue reading →

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House of Pure Vin

Posted on September 26, 2022 by thewineraconteur

While we were still celebrating my birthday, and yes, I do like to prolong the celebration, we had some time between Vicente’s for lunch and Immersive Klimt.  We wandered around Downtown Detroit and there was a wine bar, that was … Continue reading →

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Vina Tondonia and Habemus

Posted on August 15, 2022 by thewineraconteur

There we were, my Bride was with me, for a wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, but we were tempted with a couple of other wines as well.  As I have stated, I think my Bride … Continue reading →

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Fine Wine Source Club June 2022

Posted on June 20, 2022 by thewineraconteur

The month of June was the Trifecta for wine club selections as I also picked up from my local club The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  I always enjoy the curated selection from my shop, and a chance to … Continue reading →

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Why We Joined Black Star Farms’ Club

Posted on June 14, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Back when the world was young and fun, we were at a board meeting at the Inn at Bay Harbor, and a delightful time it was.  The food was excellent and normally the wine takes a back seat to the … Continue reading →

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We Had Visitors

Posted on June 12, 2022 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I live in a suburb that was originally a township.  I am not sure what the definition of a township is where you live, but originally in Michigan in meant thirty-six square miles or six miles by … Continue reading →

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An Eightieth Birthday

Posted on June 10, 2022 by thewineraconteur

You may think this is about me, but I haven’t made this milestone.  It was going to be a surprise party, but at the last minute, his wife thought the stress might be a shock, so she told him.  It … Continue reading →

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