Tag Archives: Petit Verdot

Brengman Brothers

Posted on August 9, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The last of our winery stops on a whirlwind tour of Leelanau Peninsula in Michigan was a bit abbreviated, because we were trying to get back to the resort for dinner. I have to say that Brengman Brothers requires another … Continue reading →

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The Audubon Bar

Posted on July 8, 2015 by thewineraconteur

As the reception at the Jockey Club was winding down, we ended up with two other couples trying to decide where to go for dinner that evening. It is amazing that with the subject of wine, I can always get … Continue reading →

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A Nice Little Visit

Posted on May 9, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The other day one of our son’s and his family stopped by for a visit and it was a nice quiet time. Two of the three grandchildren came with our son and his wife for dinner. My Bride is her … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Party

Posted on December 2, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I already went to my first Christmas party and it was at a restaurant that I have written about before called Baldo’s. There was about twenty people invited to the dinner, though a few more were invited that could not … Continue reading →

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The Historic Holly Hotel

Posted on November 18, 2014 by thewineraconteur

When I was a college student, there was always a chance that meeting someone that was not from the immediate area. I remember that happening once and I ended up on date in Holly, Michigan. Which back then required a … Continue reading →

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Cain Five Makes an Anniversary Even Better

Posted on October 23, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Everybody has a date or dates that make them smile and want to celebrate. I guess that I am no different, though I like to celebrate the memory with a bottle of wine, as if anyone would be surprised. My … Continue reading →

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John Laffrey’s Vineyards

Posted on October 17, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Who doesn’t love dining and dancing? Of course that is a term that was used more in my parent’s time. Last night I got home, and there on a counter in kitchen was a pizza carry out box, which was … Continue reading →

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MWWC: Local

Posted on October 11, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The Monthly Wine Writing Challenge is upon us again, and this time the theme is “local.” Some of the themes actually write themselves, while other themes cause pondering. The word local is bandied about in many industries. In the restaurant … Continue reading →

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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 →

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A Taste of Monterey Turns 20

Posted on June 11, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I just signed for my new wine club selections from A Taste of Monterey. This is a wine club that we discovered on our first trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea. The newsletter that was enclosed with the shipment announced that they are … Continue reading →

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