Tag Archives: Kendall-Jackson

Seeing My Cousin in Pheonix

Posted on October 18, 2013 by thewineraconteur

As we bid our children and grandchildren adieu in Las Vegas, we boarded another plane to visit one of my cousins that lives in the Phoenix area for dinner and then we were going to go see an old friend … Continue reading →

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Sinbad’s on the Detroit River

Posted on June 18, 2013 by thewineraconteur

If one wants to mention an institution in Detroit, Sinbad’s Restaurant and Marina would have to be on a short list.  Since 1949 people have been driving or boating over to Sinbad’s for a bite and a drink or two.  … Continue reading →

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A Great Save to End a Day

Posted on June 8, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Once a year, normally my Bride makes a business trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for business.  Some years I tag along and other years I do not, depending on the schedule of the meetings, otherwise I may be … Continue reading →

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Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

Posted on March 27, 2013 by thewineraconteur

There has been a growth of casinos in the state of Michigan as well as in all of the other states, and they have become attractions for conferences and board meetings and other business events.  They are attractive because they … Continue reading →

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More Hockey and Wine

Posted on March 22, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Detroit is a major sports town, and the pride for all of the home teams, never seems to waver much.  Each team has their own unique arena and the venues have changed over the years.  One of the most popular … Continue reading →

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Planet Hollywood at Pleasure Island

Posted on March 4, 2013 by thewineraconteur

When I think of Pleasure Island I still have visions of little boys doing all of the bad things that they could do, from the cartoon film Pinocchio and remember how in the end they all became donkeys.  Thankfully the … Continue reading →

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It’s the Pits

Posted on November 4, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Another one of our murder mystery nights, that was based in the Tigris-Euphrates Valley.  We furnished the game and the wine, but the dinner was held at one of our dear friend’s home.  She and one her girl friends love … Continue reading →

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Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay

Posted on November 2, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I have been writing this blog daily for at least four months, and I am still sorting wine labels, matchbooks, restaurant menus and other keepsakes that allow me to remember stories.   As I was sorting a box of labels that … Continue reading →

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