Tag Archives: Maconnaise

Arta’s Italian Restaurant

Posted on December 11, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We were finally able to connect with The Caller and his charming wife. They are retired and almost impossible to get a date with, as they are always on the go. We finally did connect and then it was where … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chardonnay, Domaine Alain Normand, Domaine Gueneau, France, Henriques & Henriques, Les Griottes, Loire Valley, Maconnaise, Madeira, Rainwater Madeira, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Tinta Negra Mole | Leave a comment

Another Trip to Holland, Michigan

Posted on September 28, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We took another trip to Holland, Michigan and this time with Ms. Yoga. Holland was settled in 1847 by Dutch Calvinist separatists, who left the Netherlands during a time of dire economic conditions. To this day, Holland has promoted the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chardonnay, Domaine de la Verpaille, France, Harmonie, Maconnaise, Vire-Clesse | 2 Comments

Thanksgiving 2021 Part Two

Posted on November 30, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We had all the food even after twenty-four diners from Thanksgiving, so we all went to the missing sister’s house to continue the revelry. More Thanksgiving, more birthdays, more food and of course more wine. It was also the meeting … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arcturos, Black Star Farms, Chardonnay, Chateau Ste. Michelle, France, Indian Wells, Louis Jadot, Macon-Villages, Maconnaise, Merlot, Michigan, Old Mission Peninsula, Sur Lie Chardonnay, Syrah, Washington | Leave a comment

Amore da Roma

Posted on August 2, 2021 by thewineraconteur

You have to realize that I am an old dinosaur especially about old haunts in Detroit, which has always been my stomping ground. Some of the restaurants in Detroit were legendary and are part of the history of the town. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chardonnay, France, Louis Latour, Maconnaise, Maison Louis Latour | Leave a comment

What, No Cheeseburger?

Posted on September 6, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I remember when I was a kid in grade school, I used to read the newspaper, actually I would read anything that I could get my hands on. There was an article back then about local celebrities who opined where … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American, American Champagne, Cave de Lugny, Chardonnay, France, Gruet Winery, La Carte, Macon-Lugny, Maconnaise, Methode Champenoise, New Mexico, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

Leftovers Plus Two Wines

Posted on July 4, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We are eating more leftovers in the last hundred days then I can ever recall. It is the lockdown mentality, we make a bigger dinner, so that we can enjoy the meal, maybe once or twice more after the initial … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, France, Fume Blanc, Les Genievres, Louis Latour, Macon Lugny, Maconnaise, Napa Valley, Robert Mondavi, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a comment

Dinner at The Earle

Posted on October 3, 2019 by thewineraconteur

I was enjoying my day in the sun, I guess you can say. We really had no plans, but all was going well. My Bride was enjoying it as much as I was, which is a good thing. During our … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bourboulenc, California, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Clairette, Clarksburg, France, Grenache Blanc, Joseph Drouhin, Les Vignerons du Mont Ventoux, Maconnaise, Montevina Wines, Pouilly-Fuisse, Terra d'Oro Winery, Trinchero Family Estates, Ventoux, Viognier | 1 Comment

NOVI Chophouse, Three Wines and The Caller

Posted on May 12, 2019 by thewineraconteur

The last time I was at the NOVI Chophouse it was in the Baronette Hotel, in Novi, it is now in the Crown Plaza Hotel, but still in Novi. The City of Novi has a curious history, especially about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Ambre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chateau Desmirail, Collovray & Terrier, Domaine de Rancy, Domaine Deaux Roches, France, Grenache Blanc, Languedoc-Roussillon, Macabeo, Macon-Villages, Maconnaise, Margaux, Medoc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Rivesaltes, Vin Doux Naturel | Leave a comment

Back to Boodles

Posted on February 9, 2019 by thewineraconteur

You know the old expression “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it,” I think that is the perfect description for Boodles in Madison Heights, Michigan. You could walk or drive by it constantly without really noticing it, because it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignion, California, Chardonnay, France, Knights Valley, Louis Jadot, Maconnaise, Pouilly-Fuisse, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Some Wines to Get Dinner Going

Posted on December 11, 2018 by thewineraconteur

While Ms. Yoga was in town, we were going to go try a new restaurant in Downtown Detroit. Ms. Yoga and my Bride were going to watch football at the stadium. Now you have to understand that at some unknown … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cave de Lugny, Chardonnay, Chateau Minuty, Cinsault, Cote de Provence, France, Grenache, La Cote Blanche, M de Minuty, Macon-Villages, Maconnaise, Syrah | Leave a comment