Tag Archives: Gewurztraminer

Some Fun Dinners at Home

Posted on November 27, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Given my preferences, I prefer Armenian cuisine, followed by Mediterranean style cuisine after that.  That is what I like, if not having something simple like a filet.  Of course my Bride gets bored with my requests and since we are … Continue reading →

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Apache Trout Grill in Traverse City, Michigan

Posted on July 14, 2013 by thewineraconteur

At one time Traverse City, Michigan was a quiet little resort town in Northern Michigan.  It is no longer quiet, as it has been discovered not only by Michiganders, but it has become a resort playground even for the city … Continue reading →

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A St. Patrick’s Day Poser

Posted on March 24, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I tend to write some of my stories ahead of time, when the muse strikes me.  I am just getting to a wine question that had me perplexed for the moment.  My Bride wanted to prepare a traditional Corned Beef … Continue reading →

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Bargetto Winery, Santa Cruz Mountains, California

Posted on January 17, 2013 by thewineraconteur

On one of our day trips while we were in Carmel was into the city of Monterey, especially to see the area known as Cannery Row.  This day will be written about in several articles, I have already cited it … Continue reading →

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Chateau Julien

Posted on January 15, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Driving into the Carmel Valley as you leave Carmel, you will see a very impressive white building that looks like it should be in France, you have arrived at Chateau Julien.  It is a beautiful setting, very serene on the … Continue reading →

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Pan Asian Cuisine and Wine

Posted on January 1, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that most of the cuisine from this part of the world is outside of my comfort level.  This is not the case for most people, so I am in a minority.  My other problem is that … Continue reading →

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Seared Foie Gras and Alsatian Gewurztraminer

Posted on August 8, 2012 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I were attending a wedding for one of her good friends in a northern suburb of Chicago.   As in all weddings there is a lot of ado on the day of the nuptials and this day was … Continue reading →

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