Tag Archives: Chardonnay

The City of Lathrup Village

Posted on August 24, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Somehow the sound of it sounds incongruous, but because of the many laws governing municipalities some villages do indeed become cities. Townships get incorporated, but then they are just referred to as “the city of.” I found myself in tow … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Glasses of Wine at Fleming’s

Posted on August 20, 2014 by thewineraconteur

There are times when we want to have a fast meal, and rather go to a fast food emporium or a quasi-fast food place; we will run over to Flemings Steak House. Here you can have quality food and if … Continue reading →

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A Lounge Singer at The Roostertail

Posted on August 16, 2014 by thewineraconteur

“I left my heart in San Francisco,” “Because of you,” ”Smile,” ”Stranger in Paradise,” “The shadow of your smile,” and “The good life” is some of the songs I think of, because Tony Bennett is coming to Detroit. Of course … Continue reading →

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Charley’s Crab

Posted on August 14, 2014 by thewineraconteur

“Chuck Muer restaurants, serving the good taste of America” is the slogan on the back of a match box, when restaurants wanted you to keep a memento of your dinner. The Chuck Muer restaurants are scattered around the Metropolitan Detroit … Continue reading →

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Some Notes on a Couple of Wines Tried

Posted on August 6, 2014 by thewineraconteur

This is just a short note about a couple of bottles of wine that we tried. The first wine that we had was from the California Collection by Beringer Chardonnay 2010. This is a generic California Chardonnay by Beringer Vineyards … Continue reading →

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“The Caller” and Dinner at the Black Pearl

Posted on July 31, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Oliver at The Winegetter gave my friend the sobriquet of “The Caller.” He tried to apologize to me, as he had not had any wines of note lately, as he has been enjoying the resurgence of craft liquors and cocktails, … Continue reading →

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Dinner Overlooking the Straits

Posted on July 25, 2014 by thewineraconteur

While we were at a conference at Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island there was a dinner for all of the attendees and it was in a private dining room located between two of the restaurants in the main lodge. … Continue reading →

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A Leisurely Day in Plymouth and a New Restaurant

Posted on July 17, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The Plymouth Art Fair was going on, and the weather was obliging. We decided to make a day of it in the charming city of Plymouth, Michigan. The art fair seems to keep growing in size, as there were more … Continue reading →

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A Graduation Party

Posted on July 9, 2014 by thewineraconteur

This is the time of year when high school students have graduation parties and we just went to one for a young that happens to be our nephew. He graduated from a military academy and is getting ready to start … Continue reading →

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A New Collection of Wines

Posted on July 5, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I was visiting a local clothier who does an excellent job in his craft and he likes to entertain his clients as if they were in his home. He always offers coffee and espresso, water, and soft drinks. He also … Continue reading →

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