Tag Archives: California

Dinner at The Earle

Posted on October 3, 2019 by thewineraconteur

I was enjoying my day in the sun, I guess you can say.  We really had no plans, but all was going well.  My Bride was enjoying it as much as I was, which is a good thing.   During our … Continue reading →

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Two California Red Blends

Posted on September 29, 2019 by thewineraconteur

A perfect afternoon for my birthday sitting down and tasting wines at Wines on Main in Chelsea, Michigan.  My Bride had found some items to buy, plus some wines and that category was growing from the time when we sat … Continue reading →

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Wines on Main

Posted on September 25, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Wines on Main is a wine shop and wine bar out in Chelsea, Michigan that I have heard about.  The day finally came, my birthday that is, and my Bride asked me what I would like to do.  I gave … Continue reading →

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Brunch in a Bank

Posted on September 23, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Most of the time when I am in my bank, I get a cookie or two, but it was my birthday weekend or maybe birthday month and we ate at The Fed.  We were going to meet our son and … Continue reading →

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1852 Grill Room

Posted on September 19, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Our last night on Mackinac Island and we had dinner at the 1852 Grill Room at the Island House Hotel.  The Island House Hotel is one of those stately hotels that is located between the “downtown” section of the town … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Mission Point

Posted on September 15, 2019 by thewineraconteur

It was a rare event that we were traveling to a resort for a business meeting and we didn’t make any side business trips.  My Bride had a meeting to attend a meeting at two in the afternoon, so we … Continue reading →

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Celani Family Vineyards Vincenza Rosé

Posted on September 1, 2019 by thewineraconteur

It was a much quicker return to Rocky’s in Northville, then I had expected, but otherwise I was thrilled.  I mean it is a restaurant that my Bride and I have been going to, since from the time that we … Continue reading →

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She Returns

Posted on August 24, 2019 by thewineraconteur

My Favorite Daughter returned for another visit back to her ancestral home in the Detroit area.  She was coming in a couple of days early before two of her three boys would join her.  My oldest grandson had to stay … Continue reading →

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The Party Continued

Posted on August 12, 2019 by thewineraconteur

One would almost think that my Bride and I are still teenagers from my recounting a day that started with a brunch and Mimosas that ended up a pool party and appetizers, but there is more to the day.  Actually, … Continue reading →

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Tortoise Creek Mission Grove Pinot Noir

Posted on August 4, 2019 by thewineraconteur

I recently picked up the from the Fine Wine Source Wine Club, the Tortoise Creek “Mission Grove” Pinot Noir 2017.  Tortoise Creek is part of the much larger Masterwines group which currently has six labels.  Masterwines was started by Mel … Continue reading →

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