Tag Archives: Pinot Noir

Saturday Night Dinner Onboard the “Titanic” at the Grand Hotel

Posted on May 13, 2013 by thewineraconteur

After the lectures and lessons, everyone went back to their rooms to freshen up for the “dinner” that evening.  Everyone was putting on their best vintage attire for the formal night, those that had decided to go with the theme … Continue reading →

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Azalea in Louisville, Kentucky

Posted on May 1, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This was a wonderful restaurant that had the charm of the South, located in a building that once housed a Blacksmith Shop.  It was a restaurant that was the darling of the area, winning awards with an upscale casual atmosphere.  … Continue reading →

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Proof on Main in Louisville, Kentucky

Posted on April 30, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This is a very different restaurant in Louisville, as it does not have the charm of the old South, as it feels much more like you should be in Manhattan.  It is one of the few places that I know … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Hamburger – Yes, That One

Posted on April 10, 2013 by thewineraconteur

To call the dish that I had a Hamburger is like calling the Mona Lisa a painting, both are classic works of art.  Daniel Boulud Brasserie has taken this dish to new heights.  Let’s face it I love Lafayette Coney … Continue reading →

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Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

Posted on March 27, 2013 by thewineraconteur

There has been a growth of casinos in the state of Michigan as well as in all of the other states, and they have become attractions for conferences and board meetings and other business events.  They are attractive because they … Continue reading →

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Another Shipment from the Monterey Wine Club

Posted on March 13, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Since our first trip to Carmel and the wine country there, we have enjoyed our memories and our wines.  One of the best decisions we made was to join the Monterey Wine Club, which I have mentioned before.  Every three … Continue reading →

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Robert Talbott Vineyards

Posted on January 24, 2013 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I after seeing the manufacturing facility of Robert Talbott and having a lunch drove over to the tasting room of Robert Talbott Vineyards.  I have to thank my contact person at the factory for calling ahead to … Continue reading →

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Fleming’s for a Quick Dinner

Posted on December 26, 2012 by thewineraconteur

One of my Bride’s dear friends just arrived from the Carolinas to visit her family and old friends.  We have been to assorted restaurants and wineries in Detroit, Traverse City, Napa Valley, Venice and Charlotte with her, and wine has … Continue reading →

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Blue Door at the Delano

Posted on December 19, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Walking into the Delano Hotel is like being in another world.  As you walk in you are not hit with a burst of ice cold air conditioning as is the norm in South Beach, but it feels like a tropical … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Monterey; A Wine Club

Posted on December 13, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Well I was labeling and storing all the wine that my Bride had bought for the holidays and all of the dinners that she either prepared in the last weeks or so, or soon to be.  She likes to buy … Continue reading →

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