Tag Archives: California

“What Ever Lola Wants…”

Posted on April 6, 2014 by thewineraconteur

“Lola Gets” the lines in a lyric that is so appropriate since baseball season has begun. Detroit is a major sports town, win or lose, the fans always support the teams. That is not just for baseball, but for football, … Continue reading →

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Dusty’s Cellar or Cellar Dusty’s

Posted on March 31, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I have now actually visited this restaurant and wine purveyor in Okemos, Michigan and I have to smile because of the conundrum that I have about the name of this venue. If you search on the web by either name … Continue reading →

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A Canadian Golf Outing in New York

Posted on March 27, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that I grew up with very colorful people. There were all my relatives and friends of my parents that I learn about life and developed a certain code to which I lived by. Most of these … Continue reading →

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Willkommen

Posted on March 23, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Willkommen is the opening song in the play Cabaret, and it is the theme of Frankenmuth, Michigan.  We are talking about a town that is a great place for everyone to visit at least once for the Bavarian charm and … Continue reading →

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“What Were You Expecting, Thunderbird?”

Posted on March 19, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I am a film buff, and I love a well written line as in “The stuff dreams are made of” and “Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”  OK I will admit that I am more … Continue reading →

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Wine Egalitarianism

Posted on March 13, 2014 by thewineraconteur

One thing about writing articles pertaining to wines is the chance to mention some great wines, and some very esoteric wines and varietals as well.  I was getting ready to put some wine bottles in our recycling tub, and each … Continue reading →

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Three Wines from Santa Lucia Highlands

Posted on March 9, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I just received another shipment from my wine club “A Taste of Monterey.”  This shipment from the “Private Reserve Club” had three bottles of wine all from the Santa Lucia Highlands which is an AVA in the Monterey area.  This … Continue reading →

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Two Different Cabs

Posted on March 5, 2014 by thewineraconteur

After enjoying the impromptu wine tasting, I discovered that my friend had bought some wines for his shop to share with his customers.  Not only did he buy a group of all of the wines that we had tasted, but … Continue reading →

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More Wines from Don Sebastiani and Sons

Posted on March 3, 2014 by thewineraconteur

As surprised as I was to be part of an impromptu wine tasting event, it was even more fun to do it.  Our guest of honor, the young man that I had helped with a simple bit of customer relations … Continue reading →

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Pay It Forward, As They Say

Posted on March 1, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Not too long ago I was helping a friend, and a man came in, and I asked if I could help him.  He had what I perceived to be a small problem, and I went and had the problem corrected … Continue reading →

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