Tag Archives: Chardonnay

Rove Estate

Posted on July 27, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Rove Estate sits at the highest point of elevation on the Leelanau Peninsula and a family owned farm for five generations.  Creighton and McKenzie Gallagher represent the sixth generation farming the family plot and the estate is named after the … Continue reading →

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Bonobo Winery

Posted on July 21, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Two brothers, Todd and Carter Oosterhouse, long time natives of Traverse City established Bonobo Winery four years ago.  The brothers are attempting to maintain the classic Up-North feel to the winery while bringing in the new chic concepts that have … Continue reading →

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Tabone Vineyards

Posted on July 19, 2019 by thewineraconteur

For the last couple of years, I have had a request from a friend, that I grew up with from the old neighborhood that I should make it a point to go to Tabone Vineyards.  I know a lot of … Continue reading →

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Hawthorne Vineyards

Posted on July 15, 2019 by thewineraconteur

I had heard about Hawthorne Vineyards; I think before they had bottled a wine.  A relative of the owner Bruce Hawthorne had mentioned the winery several times to me when he was buying clothes.  Too many salesmen talk, when they … Continue reading →

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The Last Night at the Inn

Posted on July 9, 2019 by thewineraconteur

The Inn at Bay Harbor was a delightful choice for attending a board meeting, but alas those meetings go by so quickly.  It sometimes seems like it is go-go-go; and it is for the attendees.  I on the other hand … Continue reading →

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A Cocktail Reception

Posted on July 7, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Our accommodations at the Inn at Bay Harbor reminded me of other resorts that we had stayed at, as it appears that one can own the rooms and allow the hotel to lease them when you are not using them.  … Continue reading →

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Bernardus Soberanes Vineyard Chardonnay

Posted on June 19, 2019 by thewineraconteur

The last bottle that I pulled out of the carton from my wine club “A Taste of Monterey” made me smile.  On one of our trips to Carmel-by-the-Sea we had the pleasure of going to Bernardus Lodge and Spa in … Continue reading →

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“Beam Me Up, Scotty”

Posted on June 7, 2019 by thewineraconteur

I think “Beam Me Up, Scotty” is a quotation that most of the Western World would know, and I would even venture to say that the Millennials can identify it.  I am not a fan of television and haven’t watched … Continue reading →

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The First of Many

Posted on May 30, 2019 by thewineraconteur

We went to the first graduation party of the season and according to my Bride there is like a total of eight in the next month or so.  There must have been something in the water to have that many … Continue reading →

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The Joys of a Cellar

Posted on May 24, 2019 by thewineraconteur

It was officially Mother’s Day and it was just the two of us, and originally, she had told me where she wanted to go for dinner.  Then she kind of wavered, because our one local son likes to give her … Continue reading →

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