Tag Archives: Russian River Valley

We Had Dinner at Butch’s Dry Dock

Posted on October 2, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It wouldn’t be a trip to Holland, Michigan without dinner at Butch’s Dry Dock.  It seems that forever I would see this restaurant listed in the Wine Spectator magazine Restaurant Awards issue as having a great wine selection, and affordable … Continue reading →

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Carriage House at Hotel Iroquois

Posted on June 28, 2022 by thewineraconteur

As we wandered around Mackinac Island, it dawned on us that something was different this time on the island, compared to all of the other times.  We were there on the weekend, and we have never been there except during … Continue reading →

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Rodney Strong Pinot Noir

Posted on February 4, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Every now and then, you go out with friends for dinner, and with a group, it is fun, but not everyone likes the same stuff.  That is just human nature. On occasion, you also have to make arrangements with the … Continue reading →

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March 2021 Wine Club Selections

Posted on March 19, 2021 by thewineraconteur

It seems like I spend a lot of time at the Fine Wine Source in Livonia and the home of my local wine club.  The matter of fact, it is true, especially for the last year.  Gymnasiums, pools, spas, theaters … Continue reading →

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Casa Pernoi

Posted on November 17, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We just recently ate at Casa Pernoi, the latest restaurant from the creative mind of Luciano Del Signore, and I have sung his praises for years.  In fact, my Bride and I started going to the original Del Signore restaurant … Continue reading →

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A Mixed Day

Posted on July 2, 2020 by thewineraconteur

It almost felt like a regular day, we were going out to see some family, then kind of a day trip and finally out for dinner.  My Bride was going to meet some of her family at one of her … Continue reading →

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Tequila Shrimp and Russian Hill Chardonnay

Posted on May 4, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Fezzik: “Why do you wear a mask?  Were you burned by acid, or something like that? Man, in Black: “Oh no, it’s just that they’re terribly comfortable.   I think everyone will be wearing them in the future.” As the clock … Continue reading →

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When Worlds Collide

Posted on January 15, 2020 by thewineraconteur

When worlds collide is rather catchy, but it really was nothing ominous, we were enjoying the last night of Ms. Yoga being in town and the first night of the Louisville clan in town and everyone decided to meet at … Continue reading →

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Wines on Main

Posted on September 25, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Wines on Main is a wine shop and wine bar out in Chelsea, Michigan that I have heard about.  The day finally came, my birthday that is, and my Bride asked me what I would like to do.  I gave … Continue reading →

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El Diablo and Smoke & Mirrors

Posted on May 4, 2019 by thewineraconteur

The Jeff Cohn Cellars’ wines that I was tasting at Fine Wine Source were getting better and better with each tasting.  There is just something so gratifying when one is tasting wines with people that know what they are talking … Continue reading →

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