Tag Archives: Merlot

Dinner at Hyde Park

Posted on November 10, 2021 by thewineraconteur

With Ms. Yoga in attendance, my Bride and I celebrated our wedding anniversary.  It was rather convoluted as we were trying to figure out where to dine.  Ms. Yoga was also going to meet one of her brothers where ever … Continue reading →

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Three Big Reds from Ixsir

Posted on November 2, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We were coming down to the wire and a much-appreciated surprise was tossed into the mix, at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, as we were tasting wines from Ixsir Winery.  Our guest host was Etienne Debbanne the Co-founder and … Continue reading →

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Etienne Debbanne and Ixsir Winery

Posted on October 27, 2021 by thewineraconteur

There are days that are more memorable than others, when I set food in my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source of Livonia.  I mean they are all great days, but the other day I had a chance to … Continue reading →

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Wine Club October 2021

Posted on October 19, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I had to get to my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, to pick up the new wine club selections.  Actually, I think this is the first time that I went on the same day, that I … Continue reading →

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Steve & Rocky’s

Posted on October 17, 2021 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I decided to go to Steve & Rocky’s, and it may sound like one of our watering holes called Rocky’s, well you are half right.  The restaurant is a merger of two old school restaurants of fame … Continue reading →

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Boyne Valley Vineyards

Posted on October 5, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We went to another new winery while we were up in Petoskey, and the winery was Boyne Valley Vineyards.  I mean they are really a new winery, because by the time this article is published, it will be before their … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Stafford’s Perry Hotel

Posted on October 1, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We not only had dinner there, but we stayed there for several days. We were up in Petoskey, Michigan on a business trip, actually my Bride was on a business trip and I just went along, thankfully I did not … Continue reading →

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September 2021 Club Selections

Posted on September 21, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I may end up claiming the entire month for my birthday, as I am having so much fun and I had to stop at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia to get the selections.  I am … Continue reading →

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And a Duckhorn Migration 1996

Posted on September 19, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We were celebrating the August and September birthdays at one of the sister’s homes, as they have an inground swimming pool and the weekend might be the last hurrah for the season.  Since, my Bride is one of five daughters … Continue reading →

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August 2021 Club Selections

Posted on August 26, 2021 by thewineraconteur

One of my favorite outings is going to The Fine Wine Source, my local wine shop and getting the two wine bottles that are the monthly wine club choices.  That is a great perk for the club members and for … Continue reading →

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