Tag Archives: Chardonnay

The Ledger

Posted on May 31, 2025 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I try to take a 5K walk daily, as we get some true time together for talking.  We have a set route that we use in our subdivision and even the neighbors are used to seeing us … Continue reading →

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Clara’s Table at the Dearborn Inn

Posted on May 28, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We actually had our glass of wines in hand as we walked from the Four Vagabonds to Clara’s Table for dinner at the Dearborn Inn.  Clara was Henry Ford’s wife and the restaurant in the newly renovated hotel was named … Continue reading →

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Another Wine Tasting in the Next Room

Posted on May 13, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I had just finished a wine tasting with Podere Ciana at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan while in the new addition, I walked into the original part of the shop and another wine tasting was being offered, hosted … Continue reading →

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Fine Wine Source Club – March 2025

Posted on March 23, 2025 by thewineraconteur

It felt so good to get out in the real world as pneumonia really beat me up.   It was seven weeks before I really attempted to join the world again, and did it feel good.  My first stop was at … Continue reading →

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Le Bistro

Posted on March 20, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Our final night at sea, and for me, it was fine.  About two days earlier I started getting very lethargic and my Bride was starting to give me static that I was getting old.  I did a quick check and … Continue reading →

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Palomar

Posted on March 8, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that being on a cruise ship has changed considerably since the last time, which was about thirty years ago.  Then there was one private restaurant for dinner, and a limited breakfast offering at another location; otherwise … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Reception

Posted on March 5, 2025 by thewineraconteur

The great thing was that the Bride looked lovely and they had a wonderful ceremony which is the desire of all the attendees. Between the time of the wedding and the reception, all that were joining in for the honeymoon … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Monterey – Winter 2025

Posted on February 11, 2025 by thewineraconteur

By happenstance, back in 2003, my Bride and I were on holidays at having lunch at the famed Sardine Factory and in the Cannery Row district, that was written about by John Steinbeck.  We walked into “A Taste of Monterey” … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve 2024

Posted on January 30, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We had a very quiet New Year’s Eve celebration, as the weather was terrible, and we live on the opposite side of the city from everyone else.  So, we had just a small gathering and my Bride was still a … Continue reading →

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Christmas With The Wine Raconteur Jr. 2024 – Part One

Posted on January 15, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I have an appreciation for nom de plumes, and so does The Wine Raconteur Jr., as he gave himself that sobriquet years ago, when he asked me, if he could try guest writing a couple of articles.  I met him … Continue reading →

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