Tag Archives: Pinot Noir

Z’s Oyster Bar & Steakhouse

Posted on November 17, 2013 by thewineraconteur

While in Louisville, Kentucky we and our in-laws were invited to join another couple that we know for the gentleman’s sixtieth birthday celebration along with a fourth couple; and we all agreed that it would be a fine evening.  I … Continue reading →

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Rivue at the Galt House

Posted on November 15, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky is one of grand old hotels of the city, located right in the downtown area.  It is probably one of the toughest hotels to book for the Kentucky Derby as it is steeped in … 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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First Tastes from the Culinary Extravaganza 2013

Posted on September 26, 2013 by thewineraconteur

As soon as we walked into the main room for the Culinary Extravaganza we encountered a table with a restaurant that I had not heard of.  The restaurant was The Stand in Birmingham, Michigan and try as I could; I … Continue reading →

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Another Club Meeting

Posted on August 29, 2013 by thewineraconteur

My dinner club had another meeting and we met at the Plymouth Crossing in Plymouth, Michigan.  This is an historic building with a background that I have discussed before, when I mentioned another dinner that I had there with my … Continue reading →

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Memories from Our Honeymoon

Posted on August 23, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Every morning as I go downstairs to have my morning breakfast and coffee, I get to wander by some art work, which always reminds me of our honeymoon.  We both had never gone on an ocean cruise, so that is … Continue reading →

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Excellence in Customer Service

Posted on August 17, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Not too long ago I wrote about my Bride going to visit her sister down in Louisville.  Now they have a wine cellar that gives my cellar an inferiority complex.  My Bride never goes down there empty handed, even though … Continue reading →

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A Party for a Newborn Infant

Posted on August 3, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Recently some good friends of our, decided to forgo a traditional Baby Shower and waited for the infant to be born, so that they could invite all of their friends to see their new grandchild.  I thought this was an … Continue reading →

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“Super Moon”

Posted on June 24, 2013 by thewineraconteur

“When the moon hits your eye. Like a big pizza pie. That’s amore. When the world seems to shine. Like you’ve had too much wine. That’s amore.” If one has spent any time on site Facebook in the last couple … Continue reading →

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Taste of Monterey

Posted on June 12, 2013 by thewineraconteur

We just received the latest shipment from a wine club that we joined years ago, on one of our trips to Monterey.  They have a couple of different options and we chose the “elite” package of reserve wine selections in … Continue reading →

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