Tag Archives: California

A Night of Shrimp Cocktail

Posted on April 22, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“From this day on, the official language of San Marcos will be Swedish. Silence! In addition to that, all citizens will be required to change their underwear every half-hour. Underwear will be worn on the outside so we can check. … Continue reading →

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A Dish for All Nationalities

Posted on April 18, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“These walls are funny. First you hate ’em, then you get used to ’em. Enough time passes, you get so you depend on them. That’s institutionalized.”  Maybe, a week went by and were deciding on other dishes to make.  I … Continue reading →

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Detroit Caters

Posted on April 2, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We had gone down to Louisville for a couple of good reasons.  One, we had taken birthday presents down that my Bride had collected from the rest of her family; and two, we were going down to see our nephew … Continue reading →

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Picking Up Some Wine

Posted on March 31, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Even though we took wine with us, my Bride wanted to stop and get some more wine, while we were down there.  I guess it is the Big Sister Syndrome and she felt that it was the least we could … Continue reading →

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The River House in Louisville

Posted on March 29, 2020 by thewineraconteur

When we got into Louisville to visit the family, Saturday night was originally planned for going out for dinner and we kept to that agenda.  Louisville is blessed with a fine selection of restaurants from local eateries to the top … Continue reading →

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Night One in Louisville

Posted on March 27, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We got up bright and early to get ready for our trip, last minute stuff to pack, coffee, breakfast and to read the newspaper; and I sometimes feel that I am the last person that still enjoys the feel of … Continue reading →

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Bonanza at Kruse and Muer

Posted on March 23, 2020 by thewineraconteur

The other night I had the chance of riding shotgun and keeping my Bride company as she had to drive out to Rochester, Michigan; and yes I am of the age that whenever I hear Rochester I immediately think of … Continue reading →

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Bernardus Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on March 21, 2020 by thewineraconteur

The last of the three wines that I unpacked from the latest wine club shipment from A Taste of Monterey.  One day, I will have to go back and figure out when we started our club membership, but we have … Continue reading →

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Travieso Amaranta Syrah

Posted on March 19, 2020 by thewineraconteur

A Taste of Monterey always seems to be able to make me smile when I open their shipping carton.  Four times a year, we receive their shipment of Reserve Wine Selections and that means twelve bottles of excellent offerings from … Continue reading →

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Mer Soleil Reserve Pinot Noir

Posted on March 17, 2020 by thewineraconteur

There is an old advertising line that says “when it rains, it pours” and it seems that lately this has been true, because we just received another parcel from A Taste of Monterey, the original wine club that we joined.  … Continue reading →

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