Tag Archives: Leelanau Peninsula

Black Star Farms Club Fall 2023

Posted on October 10, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The last of the wine club shipments that I can claim as part of my extended birthday celebration month.  Black Star Farms is rather unique in that it has vineyards and tasting room facilities on both peninsulas, so that they … Continue reading →

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More Wines at Bos Wine

Posted on August 12, 2023 by thewineraconteur

One of the best pleasures is when I get a chance to be with the winemaker, as my Bride and I had the chance, at Bos Wine in Elk Rapids, Michigan.  I had the pleasure of meeting David Bos; a … Continue reading →

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Frankie Valli at Interlochen “Oh What a Night”

Posted on August 8, 2023 by thewineraconteur

During the sister’s getaway up in the wine country of Michigan, we had a chance to buy tickets to see Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at Interlochen, at the main Kresge Stage.  Four of us went, and the others … Continue reading →

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A Concert at Boathouse Vineyards

Posted on August 6, 2023 by thewineraconteur

After we left Boathouse Vineyards, we went back to our cabin for dinner and to see the other sisters that didn’t come with us.  The enthusiasm for the winery was tremendous, and since they were having an outdoor concert the … Continue reading →

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Some Reds at Boathouse Vineyards

Posted on August 4, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The sisters that made this tasting trip to Boathouse Vineyards up on Leelanau Peninsula were having a grand time.  They were doing their own tastings, as I am sure that my tasting sessions are not as fun, as just tasting … Continue reading →

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Some of Us Went to Boathouse Vineyards

Posted on August 2, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride wanted to make sure that some if not all her sisters had a chance to visit Boathouse Vineyards up in the Leelanau Peninsula.  We had found it during a trip up north in 2017.   This is a winery … Continue reading →

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We All Went to Black Star Farms

Posted on July 29, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Since we were on Old Mission Peninsula and we had a crowd, and we struck out once at a winery, I thought that Black Star Farms was a crowd pleaser. Black Star Farms is rather unique in that it has … Continue reading →

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Shot Down Twice

Posted on July 27, 2023 by thewineraconteur

While we were enjoying the “Sister’s Getaway.” I was planning on visiting some wineries while we were up in the Traverse City region.  Normally, when my Bride and I are on holidays, we tend to eat out for every meal, … Continue reading →

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Black Star Farms Winter 2023 Club Selections

Posted on January 16, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It is wonderful getting new club selections, as it is always fun and getting something that I might not try, because we are all creatures of habit.  Originally, we tried a couple of their wines at a business conference and … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve 2022/2023

Posted on January 8, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We had the daily double for the holiday, we were doing New Year’s Eve dinner and then everyone was coming back here the next day for a New Year’s Brunch.  I thin part of it was logistics, because it was … Continue reading →

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