Tag Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

Sweet Lorraine’s

Posted on December 22, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Here is a restaurant that has become a fixture in the Detroit area, I remember going to the original one when I was in college, and that was a few years ago.   The restaurant is known for serving fresh quality … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Feast that Bacchus Would Have Enjoyed

Posted on November 24, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Well the dust is settled from another Thanksgiving meal, and it was a true pleasure to watch my Bride as a whirling dervish overseeing all aspects of the meal.  I had acquired a bug two days ago and with medications … Continue reading →

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“Well…Do You Feel Lucky?”

Posted on November 22, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I would venture to say any guy from my generation knows that question and the fellow that asked it.  The actor was known for paring his dialogue down and his raspy voice worked to great effect in the Dirty Harry … Continue reading →

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Dancing and Wine

Posted on November 8, 2012 by thewineraconteur

When my Bride and I were still dating we took dance lessons and were always looking for a place to practice.  Not far from where we bought our home, as we were getting close to the nuptials there was a … Continue reading →

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The Topper in Dearborn, Michigan

Posted on November 6, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Most people that know me can always spot me in a crowd, because I am always wearing a hat, it is a trademark for me I guess.  So The Topper was a natural for me.  Everywhere you looked there were … Continue reading →

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October Birthdays and a Dinner

Posted on October 23, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Once a month the family gets together to celebrate all the birthday recipients at one time, we also took the occasion to celebrate our anniversary.  We had eighteen people for dinner, and my Bride could not be happier.  She was … Continue reading →

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Our Anniversary

Posted on October 21, 2012 by thewineraconteur

October twenty-first is the anniversary for my Bride and I, and I will just talk a little bit about that day, in the context of the theme of The Wine Raconteur.  It was a day full of joy and anticipation.  … Continue reading →

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The Chop House

Posted on October 15, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Another time my Bride and I were in Ann Arbor for the Art Fair, which is multiple Art Fairs; under one large umbrella and it was wall to wall people looking and shopping for art works.  We were having a … Continue reading →

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The Capital Grille

Posted on October 2, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I have only been to the Capital Grille in the Detroit area, which is located in the Somerset Collection-North in Troy, Michigan.  When we are traveling we prefer to dine at establishments that are not available in our area.  This … Continue reading →

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A Day in Las Vegas

Posted on September 29, 2012 by thewineraconteur

We just came back from a visit to Las Vegas to see two of our children and five of our grandchildren.  We always like to take the children to a museum or some place educational, as we are sure that … Continue reading →

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