Tag Archives: Gruner Veltliner

Two from Arcturos

Posted on March 13, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I was home having dinner alone, because my Bride and all her relatives actually participated in a Bridal Shower and from all reports, everyone enjoyed being a scofflaw and defying our harridan’s around the corner fiats; the women actually felt … Continue reading →

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Bellflower and Gruner Veltliner

Posted on September 14, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We recently tried a new restaurant that opened in Ypsilanti. Michigan.  Ypsilanti is a rather unique city that lives in the shadow of Ann Arbor, even though there is a university in Ypsilanti as well.  The name is pronounced as … Continue reading →

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A Michigan Dinner

Posted on May 15, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Paul Crewe: “You know, there’s only one thing I’m sorry about.” Warden Hazen: “What’s that, Mr. Crewe?” Paul Crewe: “That you’re not out here with us knockin’ heads.” Warden Hazen: “I’m afraid I’m a little old for that.” Paul Crewe: … Continue reading →

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Arcturos Gruner Veltliner

Posted on March 15, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I guess there is joy that is hard to explain, unless you really enjoy wines, when you open up the new carton from your wine club.  This particular club is Black Star Farms near Traverse City in the northern part … Continue reading →

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Mari Vineyards

Posted on July 17, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Marty Lagina founded Mari Vineyards in 1999 with the desire to plant varietals that one does not associate with Michigan like Nebbiolo, Sangiovese and others along with Cabernet Franc and Merlot.  He had friends come and help him the first … Continue reading →

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“Singing”

Posted on September 28, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Here I was another lost soul having dinner. Not that dinner out is such a strange occurrence, but that I was to be found in an Asian style eatery. We were dining at the chain P.F. Chang’s. I go out … Continue reading →

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Shady Lane Cellars

Posted on August 3, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The next stop on our whirl-wind tour of wineries in the Leelanau Peninsula was to Shady Lane Cellars. The winery was founded by Dr. Joseph O’Donnell, a neurosurgeon from Grand Rapids in 1987. It recently changed hands to Richard Fortune … Continue reading →

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Seabiscuit Cafe

Posted on July 10, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There were six of us that casually walked from the Grand Hotel staying on the sidewalks to avoid the evident traces of the only mass transit vehicles on the island. As I have mentioned walking, cycling or horse-drawn carriages are … Continue reading →

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Main Street Grill & Tavern in Milford

Posted on March 16, 2015 by thewineraconteur

It was a night of surprises, all brought upon by social media. I ended up meeting an old friend of mine from the Armenian Youth Federation days. Through the course of years I have met many new friends and got … Continue reading →

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What If?

Posted on February 10, 2015 by thewineraconteur

While we were in Las Vegas, there was some free time, because the grandchildren were attending school, and their parents had work. What does one do in Las Vegas when one has free time? We shop and we dine and … Continue reading →

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