Tag Archives: Chardonnay

Was this a Chard?

Posted on August 4, 2017 by thewineraconteur

After leaving the bar we all slowly ambled off to the private dining room for the evening. There would be awards to be given for the assorted golf achievements. There would special accolades for the guest speakers and a good … Continue reading →

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Another Great Chardonnay

Posted on August 2, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Here we were in Bay City for a board meeting and after the lunch break, people went on their ways for the afternoon. There was a small golf tournament for the members that is highly popular, but I haven’t golfed … Continue reading →

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An Enjoyable Chard

Posted on July 31, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We finally left Marquette and had to drive to Bay City, Michigan to attend a board meeting. Bay City has had its ups and downs over the years, but they definitely seem to be on the rise and that is … Continue reading →

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Ford’s Garage

Posted on July 15, 2017 by thewineraconteur

My Favorite Daughter was in town for a few days and I got to spend some time with her on two days, and I guess that was enough of Dear Old Dad. Actually, we had some great times, we spent … Continue reading →

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Boyne Highlands

Posted on July 1, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We arrived at Boyne Highlands which is near the top of mitten, if you look at the Lower Peninsula of Michigan that way. Boyne Highlands is a year-round resort, with skiing in the winter and golf in the summer. We … Continue reading →

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The Cold Creek Inn

Posted on June 29, 2017 by thewineraconteur

It is amazing the people that one meets through Social Media, even people that I should have known, but didn’t. I talk of my beloved Woodrow Wilson Junior High School in Detroit often and I have met old and new … Continue reading →

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A Gris and a Chard

Posted on June 23, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I had another chance to go to a wine tasting near my house at D.vine Fine Wines. It is all predicated on our schedules at home. I am still working a bit in my semi-retirement phase doing whatever I can … Continue reading →

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Another Grad Party

Posted on June 19, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I guess a quirk of my personality is that if I like someone, I tend to razz them and some people don’t get it. Thankfully one of my nephews for sure gets it and he gets a kick out of … Continue reading →

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Some New Wines

Posted on June 13, 2017 by thewineraconteur

It has been a rather hectic week, and I saw that I was has having a shipment of wine delivered from my wine club A Taste of Monterey.  Of course, I forgot to mention it. Believe it or not, but … Continue reading →

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Sonoma Brunch

Posted on June 3, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Brunch is an often-maligned term, a cross between breakfast and lunch. I shudder when I think of a buffet line as it is something that just makes me uncomfortable. I prefer a nice meal that is a juxtaposition of the … Continue reading →

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