Tag Archives: Merlot

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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The Detroit Golf Club

Posted on April 16, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The other night we were guests at the Detroit Golf Club for a celebration of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law 100’th Anniversary.  While I did not go to the School of Law, UDM is my alma mater.  … Continue reading →

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Bravo Cucina Italiana

Posted on April 14, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I am always leery of going into national chain restaurants, especially Italian restaurants.  I have this fear that it will be a homogenized American version of what an Italian dish should be, and it is usually bland.  I was very … Continue reading →

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Mountain Jack’s and a Merlot

Posted on March 23, 2013 by thewineraconteur

As I write these little essays, I try to maintain a balance of restaurants and wines, so that I do not come across as a snob in either category.  I have been very fortunate to have eaten at many fine … Continue reading →

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Another Trip to the Wizard

Posted on March 18, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This has been a week for OZ, not only did we see the cinematic prequel to the original film, but we just went and saw a theatrical presentation of The Wizard of Oz.   We were made aware of this production … 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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A Political Fund Raiser

Posted on March 10, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I recently went as a favor to a Mayoral fund raising affair, in a community that I have had a long history with, professionally, not politically.  I am not a political type of person.  I have been to some very … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Bacco Ristorante

Posted on February 22, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This past week a restaurant that I have mentioned before Bacco Ristorante in Southfield, Michigan received The Detroit Free Press 2013 Restaurant of the Year.  Add to this that they had received a couple years earlier Hour Magazine’s award and … Continue reading →

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The Atheneum in Detroit

Posted on February 8, 2013 by thewineraconteur

There is something about the glamour and mystique of old Las Vegas and any of the old casinos of yore.  Unfortunately the modern edifices of Lady Luck may have the glitz and the bells and whistles, the aura is different.  … Continue reading →

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Accents, Mexican Food and Wine

Posted on January 30, 2013 by thewineraconteur

There was an out of the way Mexican restaurant called Accents, which was in a converted house, that you could pass by, if you weren’t paying attention.  The building was painted black and recessed among some other businesses, so it … Continue reading →

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