Tag Archives: Napa Valley

The Chop House

Posted on October 15, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Another time my Bride and I were in Ann Arbor for the Art Fair, which is multiple Art Fairs; under one large umbrella and it was wall to wall people looking and shopping for art works.  We were having a … Continue reading →

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The Whitney – Detroit – Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on September 24, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Ask any native Detroiter and he knew about the David Whitney building in downtown Detroit.   Most of the natives were not aware of the Whitney mansion only a couple of miles away near the campus of Wayne State University.  The … Continue reading →

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No VI Chophouse –Novi and Le Clos

Posted on September 18, 2012 by thewineraconteur

No VI Chophouse and the City of Novi both derived their name from the same signpost.  Legend has it, that is was the sixth stop on the wagon run from Detroit to Lansing, hence if you use part English and … Continue reading →

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The Hunt and Grunt Club

Posted on September 16, 2012 by thewineraconteur

The first time I went to the Huron River Hunting and Fishing Club, affectionately known as the “Hunt and Grunt” club I was in college.  I had a buddy that I chummed around with, and I eventually grew to learn … Continue reading →

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“M” in OSU Land

Posted on September 6, 2012 by thewineraconteur

You may be aware that there is a rivalry between Michigan and Ohio, namely the University of Michigan and Ohio State University.  My Bride and I were in Columbus for a convention, staying at a hotel directly across the street … Continue reading →

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A Board Meeting Dinner

Posted on August 31, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Periodically, my Bride attends some board meetings either for her client or for a professional organization.  On occasion and when my calendar agrees with hers, I get the good fortune to attend as her guest.  On one of the trips, … Continue reading →

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Pazzo

Posted on August 30, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I feel like I am “pazzo,” because for the life of me, I can not remember where we had this wine.  I was just intrigued by the name of the wine, for in Italian, and I am not sure if … Continue reading →

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Dominus Estate

Posted on July 8, 2012 by thewineraconteur

This wine perhaps has the most magnificent nose that I have ever encountered.  When the goblet is first filled after decanting the wine and the aroma inhaled, it is almost a wine nirvana.  You wonder why all wines are not … Continue reading →

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The French Laundry – My Finest Meal Ever

Posted on June 20, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Is there a bona fide “foodie” that has not heard of, dined there or wants to dine there?  Prepare to gain weight just from the vicarious pleasure of going through with me again the finest meal that I have ever … Continue reading →

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Cain Vineyard and Winery

Posted on June 19, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Most wineries in the valley are easily accessible and just a short drive.  Going to Cain we turn off onto a pleasant mountain road and drove, and drove, and drove.  I felt like the little kid “are we there yet?”  … Continue reading →

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