Tag Archives: Spain

The DIA and Chartreuse – Part Two

Posted on August 5, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was an enjoyable afternoon heading into the evening as we were now in the historic Park Shelton Hotel, and our Daughter-in-Law was in awe of the majesty of the Old-World charm of the lobby.  I had to smile, because … Continue reading →

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The DIA and Chartreuse – Part One

Posted on August 2, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We go to museums often, sometimes just so that she can get her “steps” in, but the exhibits are always worth seeing.  My Bride recently found out that our daughter-in-law hadn’t been to the DIA, since maybe a grade school … Continue reading →

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Lunch on the Water in Las Vegas – Part Two

Posted on May 19, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Marche Bacchus describes themselves as a touch of France on the lakes edge and that is a perfect description of being in the Desert Shores community.   We were having a grand afternoon kibbitzing with the wait staff, the manager and … Continue reading →

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The Fine Wine Source Club – March 2026

Posted on March 17, 2026 by thewineraconteur

With the doldrums of enduring the last of the winter season, waiting for signs of Spring, the high point of the month so far is going to The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and picking up the Club offerings … Continue reading →

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Wine and The Velvet Fluegeltones

Posted on March 14, 2026 by thewineraconteur

When my Bride and I go with The Wine Raconteur, Jr. you just must go with the flow.  One evening before the holidays, the joys of a raconteur, we met him and his wife, along with his parents, for dinner … Continue reading →

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A Shopping Spree of Wines – Part One

Posted on February 24, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I, along with all the other club members at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan got an email about a forthcoming sale of wine at the shop.  For whatever reason, one of his vendors needed to move a lot … Continue reading →

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Fine Wine Source Club – February 2026

Posted on February 15, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure to stop by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan at any time, but this time I was picking up the two wines curated by them for the club.  As a retired retailer I look … Continue reading →

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The Last Christmas Dinner of 2025

Posted on January 13, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We were trying to get everything together, before my procedure, and our one son and his wife wanted to see us, since we missed the big family get-together, unfortunately their children had to work that evening. We started the morning … Continue reading →

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A Day in Downtown Detroit

Posted on November 2, 2025 by thewineraconteur

It was one of those days that was going to be fun.  We were going to have dinner later while we were in Downtown Detroit, and the restaurant had a dress code of proper business attire, which is fine with … Continue reading →

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Mabel Gray

Posted on October 15, 2025 by thewineraconteur

A couple that we tend to go out for dinner with suggested the restaurant Mabel Gray for an evening out.  My Bride and I first discovered Chef James Rigato when he had a charming restaurant in a strip center years … Continue reading →

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