Tag Archives: North Coast

Iron Bay Restaurant

Posted on July 27, 2017 by thewineraconteur

While we were in Marquette, Michigan we were trying to find out about some restaurants that we haven’t tried and we were walking around the downtown area. There was a restaurant that we had enjoyed called L’Attitudes, but it had … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Cline Family Cellars, Coteaux du Verdon, Domaine de Valmoissine, France, IGP Var, Louis Latour, North Coast, Pinot Noir, Viognier | 1 Comment

Lunch at the Dearborn Inn

Posted on June 5, 2017 by thewineraconteur

It was a very quiet week for me, and I really didn’t have anything special on the horizon. Then I got a message from my son in Las Vegas that he and his wife would be in town for only … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Aquinas, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Don Sebastiani & Sons, Malbec, Merlot, North Coast, Petite Sirah | Leave a comment

Until Next Time

Posted on September 14, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Ms. Yoga finally finished her high school reunion and she was staying with us for the night, before she was going to the airport to go home. Of course the Casa de Raconteur was all set to prepare the lodging … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Montevina Wines, North Coast, Pinot Grigio, Santa Barbara County, Terra d'Oro Winery, Trader Joe's, Viognier | Leave a comment

Another House Guest

Posted on July 16, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Less then a week after my Brother-in-Law stayed with us, his charming wife and her daughter and came by. She left her daughter to stay with us, and we also had two of our grandchildren stay at the house as … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Charles & Charles, North Coast, Washington, William Hill Winery | 3 Comments

Crystal Mountain

Posted on July 28, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Getting to tag along for board meetings is a nice getaway, as I get to enjoy a resort with none of the work. Crystal Mountain is one of several year-round resorts located up in the northern part of the lower … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Central Valley, Chardonnay, McManis Family Vineyards, Menage a Trois, North Coast, River Junction | Leave a comment

Ironwood Grill

Posted on June 30, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The Ironwood Grill is in Plymouth, Michigan and it is located where the old office supply shop was in the downtown area, but it like most of the storefronts in Plymouth has become a restaurant or a tavern. I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, delle Venezie IGT, Italy, Lumina, Merlot, North Coast, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Ruffino, The Dreaming Tree Crush, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

A Moving Day

Posted on May 11, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Moving can be very traumatic and thankfully we are not moving to a new home. The moving that I am referring to was not nearly that dramatic; my Bride’s department was moving from one floor to another floor in their … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Chateau St. Jean, Chenin Blanc, Glera, Il Conte D'Alba, Italy, Moletto, Moscato, North Coast, Piedmonte, Pine Ridge Winery, Prosecco, Stella Rosa Bianco, Treviso, Veneto, Viognier | 1 Comment

Another Graduation Party

Posted on July 15, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The time of the year is upon us, where we get to celebrate our graduates. One of my cousin’s daughters was an honoree this year and they had a party at their house. There was a huge pavilion erected in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignion, Carnivor, Central Coast, Clarksburg, Cryptic Red Wine, Cryptic Wines, Decoy, Duckhorn Vineyards, Luna, Menage a Trois, Merlot, Midnight, Napa Valley, North Coast, Paso Robles, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Sangria, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trinchero Family Estates, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Damon’s the Place for Ribs

Posted on March 16, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that I am a big fan of baby rack ribs, and I tend to try them more then maybe I should. My first question is “do the ribs fall off of the bone?” as I do … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmenet, Dynamite, North Coast | 1 Comment

The Town Tavern in Royal Oak, Michigan

Posted on January 9, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This past Sunday was a rather unusual day for me. My Bride was attending a memorial mass, and I was traveling to the far side of suburbs to a funeral home to pay my respects for a member of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Decoy, Duckhorn Vineyards, Lock & Key Wine Company, Meritage, North Coast | 2 Comments