Tag Archives: California

Gifts from a Vacation

Posted on August 13, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit, that sometimes I am just like a little kid, when I am presented with gifts.  I am always so appreciative of gifts that I esteem them, because I am honored that someone that enough of me, … Continue reading →

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A Great Phone Call

Posted on August 9, 2013 by thewineraconteur

On occasion I get phone calls from friends about wines, and I am sure that if you are reading this, and you are known among your friends for wines, you get similar calls.  I was actually getting ready to write … Continue reading →

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A Girl’s Week

Posted on August 5, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Charlotte, North Carolina has been sending a siren call this way, since the last time we went there.  Alas, this time was I was not as accessible, but my Bride was as she went off on a “girl’s” vacation and … Continue reading →

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A Party for a Newborn Infant

Posted on August 3, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Recently some good friends of our, decided to forgo a traditional Baby Shower and waited for the infant to be born, so that they could invite all of their friends to see their new grandchild.  I thought this was an … Continue reading →

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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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