Tag Archives: Chardonnay

What a Great Idea

Posted on November 3, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Let us ask Sherman to take us into “the wayback machine” to just maybe January or February when the world was unchanged.  My Bride worked for a company, just like the majority of Americans did, and she would go to … Continue reading →

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Lt. Dan Makes Some Good Ribs

Posted on October 22, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We were finally on vacation, officially at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida and this was our first venture without a rental car, so the shuttle bus dropped us off at the hotel.  Since we were staying on the grounds our … Continue reading →

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An Old and a Young White Burgundy

Posted on October 12, 2020 by thewineraconteur

It was the day of the Vertical Wine Tasting Dinner and we were as prepared as we were going to be.  The house was clean and orderly, the dishes were all set and so were the glasses.  We decided to … Continue reading →

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A Soft Opening

Posted on October 2, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We were invited to a “soft opening” of a new restaurant location for one of the chains.  Our nephew got a job there and he had invited his parents for the “friends and family” offer of free dinners, and they … Continue reading →

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Two More Made the Cut

Posted on September 12, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Even with the lockdown appearing to calm down, though we are still potentially at the whim of one individual that can tighten everything again.  I have been in the same unofficial club as a lot of other wine bloggers that … Continue reading →

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A Restaurant Closing

Posted on September 8, 2020 by thewineraconteur

As a retired merchant, it bothers me to see a business closing or filing for reorganization or going out   business.  This year I have been watching many businesses closing either on their own accord or by mandates of local governments.  … Continue reading →

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What, No Cheeseburger?

Posted on September 6, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I remember when I was a kid in grade school, I used to read the newspaper, actually I would read anything that I could get my hands on.  There was an article back then about local celebrities who opined where … Continue reading →

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A Quick Night Out

Posted on August 29, 2020 by thewineraconteur

It was one of those nights when we just wanted to go out for a change of pace.  We haven’t been going out as much as we used to, before the lockdown, but we still try.  Also, we have stockpiles … Continue reading →

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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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