Tag Archives: Napa Valley

Le Cirque at the Bellagio

Posted on March 28, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Our last night in Las Vegas for this trip and we went to dinner without the children or the grandchildren, but we did go with family. My Sister-in-Law and her husband came out to Las Vegas to celebrate her birthday … Continue reading →

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Back to Salvatore’s

Posted on March 20, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I don’t know about you, but when I am away for a vacation, I like to try new restaurants, because there are always new ones to be found. It seems that it is even truer now that I write these … Continue reading →

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The February Birthdays

Posted on February 25, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Once a month I write about the curious way we celebrate birthdays. Since there are so many in the family, it would become rather onerous on everyone to have several different parties to attend each month, so we combine them … Continue reading →

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“These Californian wines…are all…so good”

Posted on January 18, 2016 by thewineraconteur

It was just a typical winter day in Michigan. I had shoveled the driveway and sidewalk of the snow that had fallen the night before, I had my morning coffee and had read the newspaper; and yes I still enjoy … Continue reading →

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Twas the Day after Christmas

Posted on January 8, 2016 by thewineraconteur

When there is a major holiday to celebrate and when all of the family is together, there is always time for another party. Some families just grow exponentially and it comes to the point where one home is not big … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve Dinner

Posted on January 4, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Christmas Eve dinner was at our house, and probably the best thing that could happen that morning was that I had to work. There were going to be enough cooks in the kitchen and I would not be impeding any … Continue reading →

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Turkey Leftovers

Posted on December 1, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The day after Thanksgiving, when the holiday is just a brief glimmer in the back of the mind, from all of those souls who think they must go and stand in the trenches in the name of Black Friday shopping. … Continue reading →

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Culinary Extravaganza 2015

Posted on October 8, 2015 by thewineraconteur

It was the time for the 24’Th annual celebration of food and wine to benefit Schoolcraft College students and the Culinary Arts Program. The event is held at the VisTaTech Center/Waterman Wing of Schoolcraft College, which may be the finest … Continue reading →

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The Judgment of Paris

Posted on May 29, 2015 by thewineraconteur

May 24, 1976 may go down in the annals of the American wine industry as one of the crowning moments; the day that California beat France in a blind tasting. I remember when it happened as it was during my … Continue reading →

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International Sauvignon Blanc Day

Posted on May 23, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Another wine day that I missed when I was writing my articles was International Sauvignon Blanc Day. This is a varietal that seems to be grown everywhere and has a different personality based on where it is grown. This green … Continue reading →

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