Tag Archives: California

The Reunion

Posted on July 30, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The day finally arrived, for ages it seemed like it was never going to arrive and then it happened.  A reunion for a group of alumni from a Junior High School from Southwest Detroit is what I am talking about.  … Continue reading →

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The Masters Restaurant in Madison Heights, Michigan

Posted on July 26, 2013 by thewineraconteur

There is a rather curious sight when one is at the corner of Dequinder and Thirteen Mile Road in Madison Heights, a Northern suburb of Detroit.  If one is even remotely familiar with the game of golf there is a … Continue reading →

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Hess Select Chardonnay

Posted on July 10, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Very recently we had some wine, which was an old friend of ours.  It was one of the first wineries that we visited during our week in Napa Valley.  I am talking about Hess Collection.  Well my Bride was excited … Continue reading →

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A Visit and a Bottle of Chimney Rock

Posted on July 8, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The week of the Fourth of July, we had family in from out of town for a couple of events.  During one of the down days, I was watching some of the boys, while some of the girls went to … Continue reading →

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Sinbad’s on the Detroit River

Posted on June 18, 2013 by thewineraconteur

If one wants to mention an institution in Detroit, Sinbad’s Restaurant and Marina would have to be on a short list.  Since 1949 people have been driving or boating over to Sinbad’s for a bite and a drink or two.  … Continue reading →

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A Hot Day and a Cool Wine

Posted on June 16, 2013 by thewineraconteur

We were down in Charlotte, North Carolina visiting a friend.  I was tagging along, because when ladies get together they tend to shop, and shop some more.  I am more into wine shops when I can find them.  Well the … Continue reading →

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Taste of Monterey

Posted on June 12, 2013 by thewineraconteur

We just received the latest shipment from a wine club that we joined years ago, on one of our trips to Monterey.  They have a couple of different options and we chose the “elite” package of reserve wine selections in … Continue reading →

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Zoetrope

Posted on June 10, 2013 by thewineraconteur

For as long as I can remember, once my daughter started thinking with logic, she has bombarded me with “Dad, why don’t you go on Jeopardy and become rich.”  Now that is not to say that I am a genius, … Continue reading →

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A Great Save to End a Day

Posted on June 8, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Once a year, normally my Bride makes a business trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for business.  Some years I tag along and other years I do not, depending on the schedule of the meetings, otherwise I may be … Continue reading →

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The Rugby Grille in Birmingham, Michigan

Posted on May 31, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Sometimes in the parlance of my old neighborhood, I am a mooch.  Well who wouldn’t if they had a chance to have dinner at the Rugby Grille at the Townsend Hotel and then spend the evening there.  There have been … Continue reading →

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