Tag Archives: Marsannay

We Had Dinner at Butch’s Dry Dock

Posted on October 2, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It wouldn’t be a trip to Holland, Michigan without dinner at Butch’s Dry Dock.  It seems that forever I would see this restaurant listed in the Wine Spectator magazine Restaurant Awards issue as having a great wine selection, and affordable … Continue reading →

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A Turbiana and a Pinot Noir

Posted on November 15, 2018 by thewineraconteur

When I am at Fine Wine Source for a tasting, I try to alternate between the Old World and the New World, just so that I have potentially new wines to discuss and so that I am not always talking … Continue reading →

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Lieux-Dits

Posted on September 19, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I am often learning about wines, but I just learned a new word in French, lieux-dits, which means localities. This all came about from going to a wine tasting at one of the finest wine shops I have ever been … Continue reading →

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Saturday Night Dinner Onboard the “Titanic” at the Grand Hotel

Posted on May 13, 2013 by thewineraconteur

After the lectures and lessons, everyone went back to their rooms to freshen up for the “dinner” that evening.  Everyone was putting on their best vintage attire for the formal night, those that had decided to go with the theme … Continue reading →

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