Tag Archives: Malbec

J. Alexander’s for a Lunch Meeting

Posted on June 14, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I was meeting a friend for lunch, as I had something to give him, and he suggested that we meet a J. Alexander’s.  This is a chain that is found in about twelve states and they give a good meal, … Continue reading →

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Bailey’s in Dearborn, Michigan

Posted on June 4, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Bailey’s is a “sports bar” and one of the original of the new wave of restaurants that arrived in West Dearborn, when the city was trying to re-image itself and started removing existing businesses for their new look of modern … Continue reading →

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A Sad Day for a Cellar

Posted on May 23, 2013 by thewineraconteur

When my Bride had returned from her last trip to Louisville, one of the empty bottles, she brought back from her trip was a Cain Five 2001.  When I asked her about this particular bottle, she informed me that it … Continue reading →

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A Successful Day

Posted on May 4, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The other day, where I work, we were slammed with business, and ended up with a great day.  Of course the place looked like a hurricane had hit it and I thought we should almost get Hazmat suits to clean … Continue reading →

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Sodaro Estate Winery

Posted on April 17, 2013 by thewineraconteur

We had the good fortune to win one of the silent auction lots at the fund raiser we just attended.  I have to admit, that I was not aware of the winery, and I did not even “Google” them to … Continue reading →

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Easter Eve

Posted on April 2, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have a cousin who has taken it upon herself to have, which has become an Armenian tradition in our families, an Easter Eve party.  Since all of the cousins now have families of their own and we are splintered … Continue reading →

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Beverly Hills Grill in Beverly Hills, Michigan

Posted on March 25, 2013 by thewineraconteur

One day last week, my Bride and I had the unfortunate task of paying our respects for two different individuals on the same day.  I have always felt that whenever possible this is the proper duty to celebrate another person’s … Continue reading →

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The English Inn in Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Posted on March 15, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Several years ago, we went out on a drive with another couple to have dinner, because it was during the Super Bowl, and none of us had any interest in watching the game.  We made reservations with the restaurant and … Continue reading →

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Another Shipment from the Monterey Wine Club

Posted on March 13, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Since our first trip to Carmel and the wine country there, we have enjoyed our memories and our wines.  One of the best decisions we made was to join the Monterey Wine Club, which I have mentioned before.  Every three … Continue reading →

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Cariera’s Cucina Italiana in Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Posted on March 9, 2013 by thewineraconteur

One Saturday afternoon, I was with a couple of friends and we ended up going out for dinner and we decided on Cariera’s Cucina Italiana.  We arrived just as they were opening the doors, which was a good thing as … Continue reading →

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