Tag Archives: Champagne

Happy Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2012 by thewineraconteur

We have had a couple of Halloween parties, where the Champagne took second place to some of the costumes and ingenuity of the attendees.  I remember that we were planning on our first party and I was working non stop … Continue reading →

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Harvey and Chandon

Posted on September 30, 2012 by thewineraconteur

The first time I saw Rich Little was at the big room at the Riviera, backed with the biggest orchestra, even bigger than the singers had.   His opening act was Bernadette Peters and when she walked down the steps from … Continue reading →

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Arnaud’s and a Mini Mardi Gras Museum

Posted on July 31, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Another one of the famous restaurants in New Orleans in Arnaud’s in a city known for culinary delights.  Not only are they famous for their cuisine, they also have a small museum on the premises featuring articles from different Mardi … Continue reading →

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What’s New Pussycat?

Posted on July 7, 2012 by thewineraconteur

“Pussycat, pussycat, I love you” was sung to a clamorous ovation at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.  It was my first trip to Vegas. and I was watching women throw their undergarments onto the stage.  There was a major celebration … Continue reading →

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Domaine Chandon

Posted on June 13, 2012 by thewineraconteur

  The first French owned winery in California is by Moet & Chandon, called Domaine Chandon.  A beautiful designed winery that blends into the hillside and the environment.  I wish that I could show you the pictures that we took, … Continue reading →

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Mumm(s) The Word

Posted on June 9, 2012 by thewineraconteur

OK, I couldn’t resist sounding a bit like a Damon Runyon character, on the day we made a trip to Mumm Napa Valley.  We stopped by, just in time to take a tour of the winery; they have several tours … Continue reading →

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