Tag Archives: Savagnin

Alpino Detroit in Corktown

Posted on December 11, 2025 by thewineraconteur

People think of my Bride and I when they want to try a restaurant off the beaten track, both in cuisine and destination.  My Bride didn’t think twice about us going back to Alpino Detroit with someone that hadn’t been … Continue reading →

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After Dinner at Bar Pigalle

Posted on July 11, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I had a wonderful time at the French Rosé wine tasting at Bar Pigalle.  A rather new establishment, and between the bar and the kitchen, it appears that they are carving out a niche in the Midtown … Continue reading →

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Vin Jaune and Chateau-Chalon

Posted on October 6, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The Jura wine tasting dinner at Selden Standard was going strong, and we were getting to the main entrée. The two stars of the evening were coming, not to mention a special surprise bottle of wine. Our host Elie Boudt … Continue reading →

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A Tasting of Jura Wines

Posted on October 4, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Selden Standard in Detroit had the perfect room off to the side for a private wine tasting dinner conducted by Elie Boudt of Elie Wine Company. We were going to try many offerings from Domaine Jean Bourdy from the Jura … Continue reading →

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