Tag Archives: Chardonnay

The Earle With The Caller

Posted on August 21, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We were in Ann Arbor for the first time in ages meeting with The Caller and his charming wife.  It is the first time that I can think of, where driving in Ann Arbor was free and easy, as it … Continue reading →

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Darioush Chardonnay 2000

Posted on August 17, 2020 by thewineraconteur

With the situation as it is, I have been trying to keep busy and away from the essential worker in the house.  Writing a blog, is still fun, and it probably is a God-send, because I have been so used … Continue reading →

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“Hello Dahling”

Posted on August 11, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We were going to meet our one son and his wife at Tallulah Wine Bar & Bistro in Birmingham, Michigan, and it is a place that we have mentioned often and never gotten there, that is how life works, sometimes.  … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon in Birmingham

Posted on August 9, 2020 by thewineraconteur

So many people have gained weight, since everyone was forced to stop working and to change their lifestyle.  I have lost a five or six pounds, no big deal or worth a celebration, but my Bride is another story.  Just … Continue reading →

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Warner Vineyards

Posted on August 3, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We were enjoying walking up and down the main street in downtown Holland, enjoying the shopping, but you could tell that it was much quieter compared to the last time we were there.  Also, most of the merchants were terrified … Continue reading →

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Testing the Waters

Posted on July 26, 2020 by thewineraconteur

After how many months of living like hermits, I think everyone is trying to venture out into the world, beyond hunting for toilet paper and hand sanitizers.  After how many Zoom sessions, my Bride and her sisters, except for the … Continue reading →

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Independence Day 2020

Posted on July 6, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I grew up in Southwest Detroit and the Fourth of July holds a very favorite feeling for everyone that I grew up with.  The area was a true melting pot of Detroit and everyone got along.  Independence Day was the … Continue reading →

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Leftovers Plus Two Wines

Posted on July 4, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We are eating more leftovers in the last hundred days then I can ever recall.  It is the lockdown mentality, we make a bigger dinner, so that we can enjoy the meal, maybe once or twice more after the initial … Continue reading →

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A Mixed Day

Posted on July 2, 2020 by thewineraconteur

It almost felt like a regular day, we were going out to see some family, then kind of a day trip and finally out for dinner.  My Bride was going to meet some of her family at one of her … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2020

Posted on June 30, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Historically, Father’s Day is normally a quiet affair and even more so this year.  Fathers appreciate being acknowledged and a dinner is nice.  Some men golf, and I haven’t golfed since my college days, I sometimes think that Ben Hogan … Continue reading →

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