Tag Archives: Canada

Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery

Posted on December 9, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Ravine Vineyard was not far from where we were staying in Niagara-on-the-Lake. We were staying in the Queenston area and the next to us was the St. Davids and the sub-appellation of the region known as St. Davids Bench, which … Continue reading →

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Small Talk Vineyards

Posted on December 7, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake were all impressive that we visited. The closest that we found to some of the small wineries of Michigan was Small Talk Vineyards. They are a fifty year old private estate and as soon as you … Continue reading →

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Escabeche Restaurant in NOTL

Posted on November 25, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Our first night and dinner in Niagara-On-The-Lake and I would say that we were looking forward to it. It is usually my job to search out the restaurants in the area for our dinners, and this night was no different. … Continue reading →

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More of the Cultural Exchange

Posted on August 21, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The Caller and his wife were handling the “Cultural Exchange” with all the grace and wit that they are known for. There was even an excursion out on the lake as they showed us all of the little coves, inlets … Continue reading →

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Introducing “The Messenger”

Posted on June 16, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that I grew up in the tail end of an era, when people had monikers. I had to insist when my late Father passed away, that his nickname be listed in the death notice in the … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Early Christmas Gifts

Posted on December 23, 2013 by thewineraconteur

It is that time of year, when the cellar will get raided for some gifts to give over the Christmas season.  The funny thing is that the wines seem to go in cycles, in what seems to go out each … 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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Grill 55 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Posted on May 19, 2013 by thewineraconteur

A very good friend of mine met me in Dearborn, and we drove together to Windsor, Ontario, Canada for our dinner meeting.  Since we both joined about a month or two apart back in the Eighties, we have attended a … Continue reading →

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La Cuisine in Windsor, Ontario

Posted on February 2, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Be it ever so humble there is no place like home and that describes La Cuisine in downtown Windsor, Ontario.  The restaurant was located on the second floor above a retail shop and was probably the original shop owners residence … Continue reading →

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Niagara-on-the-Lake

Posted on July 4, 2012 by thewineraconteur

While were up in Niagara-on-the-Lakes for our “destination wedding, we decided to go try a couple of the local wines.  I have to preface this with the fact, that I had family in this area for years, but the whole … Continue reading →

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