Tag Archives: France

I Made it to Sixty – Dinner at Marais (Part One)

Posted on September 19, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Everyone is telling me that “sixty is the new forty” and that is fine, but I don’t feel any different. My hairline may have receded and as I like to say about my waist “that my horizons have expanded,” but … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut Rose, Chenin Blanc, Cremant D'Alsace, Demi-Sec, Domaine D'Orfeuilles, France, Loire, Methode Champagne, Pineau de la Loire, Pinot Noir, Vouvray, Zinck | 4 Comments

An Afternoon Respite

Posted on September 1, 2014 by thewineraconteur

We just recently got back from a short trip to Columbus, Ohio. You may think it is reckless to have Michigan license plates on your car and venture into the city, but all was fine and it was a wonderful … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Chateau Cheval Blanc, France, La Crema, Malbec, Merlot, Premier Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion, Sonoma Coast | 4 Comments

“Wears Like a Pig’s Nose”

Posted on August 22, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Isn’t that a great way to advertise a product? Actually it was, at the beginning of the last century. It was the slogan for Finck’s Overalls, which curiously are still in existence, but now known by another label. The Finck … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Figeac, Claret, France, Merlot, Saint-Emilion | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut, Catalonia, Cava, Chardonnay, Cote Est Blanc, Cotes Catalanes, Domaine Lafage, France, Grenache Blanc, Josep Masachs, Languedoc-Roussillon, Macabeu, Marsanne, Mas Fi, Parellada, Spain, Xarel-lo | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arbane, Champagne, Chardonnay, France, G.H. Mumm & Co., Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Reims | 2 Comments

A Panoramic View at The Summit

Posted on August 12, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Not long after I graduated from college, the Renaissance Center was completed which completely changed the landscape of Downtown Detroit. It is an imposing structure and everybody had to make a trip there, or maybe several, if they did not … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Chateau Ferran, France, Graves, Graves Supererieures, Martillac, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | 2 Comments

The Sheik Restaurant

Posted on August 10, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Many years ago, when I was fourteen I got my first job, working in the shadow of the Ambassador Bridge on Vernor Highway and Vinewood Street in Southwest Detroit. I remember it distinctly, because I was working for my Uncle … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Bel Orme, France, Haut-Medoc, Tronquoy de Lalande | 6 Comments

Benmiller Inn

Posted on August 8, 2014 by thewineraconteur

“Love is lovelier the second time around Just as wonderful with both feet on the ground” A remembrance of a get away to Benmiller Inn in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, while it seems to be oh so long ago, and then … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Aux Malconsorts, Cote d'Or, Cotes de Nuits, Domaine Thomas-Moillard, France, Pinot Noir, Vosne-Romanee | Leave a comment

“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 →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chardonnay, Cote Chalonnais, Dominio de Ugarte, France, Graciano, Jean Charton, Montmorin, Rioja Reserva, Rully, Spain, Tempranillo | 2 Comments

Having Wines at Bistro on the Greens

Posted on July 21, 2014 by thewineraconteur

After four hours and fifteen minutes in the car (can you tell that I am a Michigander?), a half hour ferry ride and just short of a mile hike we arrived at our destination for a conference. We were going … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Andrieux & Fils, Chateau L'Hospitalet, Coteaux du Languedoc, Cotes de Provence, Cuve Victoria, France, Gerard Bertrand, Grenache, La Clape, Mourvedre, Syrah | Leave a comment