Tag Archives: Michigan

Terry’s of Charlevoix

Posted on February 23, 2014 by thewineraconteur

One of the great charms of living in Michigan is the ability of visiting some of the great resort areas in the state.  In the Northern part of the Lower Peninsula is the wonderful city of Charlevoix.  It is a … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Different Wines

Posted on December 27, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Normally there seems to be a rhyme or a rhythm to our choices of wines that we drink, but this is not one of those articles.  It seems that wines that I write about are following a certain path, or … Continue reading →

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A Couple of More Wines over the Weekend

Posted on December 3, 2013 by thewineraconteur

There are times when we are surrounded by family and friends that do not have the same appreciation for wines that a wine drinker has.   That does not mean that they should be shamed and actually they should be encouraged … Continue reading →

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Some Fun Dinners at Home

Posted on November 27, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Given my preferences, I prefer Armenian cuisine, followed by Mediterranean style cuisine after that.  That is what I like, if not having something simple like a filet.  Of course my Bride gets bored with my requests and since we are … Continue reading →

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A Few More Wines

Posted on October 2, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Since I think I covered most of the tables that really held my interest at the Culinary Extravaganza 2013 this will be my last post of that event until next year, if I am fortunate to go again.  My Bride … Continue reading →

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Apache Trout Grill in Traverse City, Michigan

Posted on July 14, 2013 by thewineraconteur

At one time Traverse City, Michigan was a quiet little resort town in Northern Michigan.  It is no longer quiet, as it has been discovered not only by Michiganders, but it has become a resort playground even for the city … Continue reading →

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Saturday Aboard the “Titanic”at the Grand Hotel

Posted on May 11, 2013 by thewineraconteur

We woke up Saturday morning with the anticipation of a lot to do aboard the “Titanic.”  After dressing up in period attire we went to the Salle a Manger for our breakfast.  We were offered a choice of either the … Continue reading →

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Bronte Baco Noir, from Hartford, Michigan

Posted on April 7, 2013 by thewineraconteur

One of my fellow Bloggers just became a member of the Century Club, which requires one to have tried a hundred different grape varietals to gain the membership.  I would venture a guess that among the varietals that he had … Continue reading →

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A St. Patrick’s Day Poser

Posted on March 24, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I tend to write some of my stories ahead of time, when the muse strikes me.  I am just getting to a wine question that had me perplexed for the moment.  My Bride wanted to prepare a traditional Corned Beef … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Dinner with Friends

Posted on December 29, 2012 by thewineraconteur

We have a charming couple for dear friends, which are younger than we are, but delightful in their maturity, wisdom and their desire to keep growing in an acquisition of knowledge.  They have a great interest in the arts, in … Continue reading →

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