Tag Archives: Spatlese

“It’s My Birthday” Part Two

Posted on March 13, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Ms. Yoga was taking Charleston by storm with, no prisoners as we were going to make a day of it, until her birthday dinner.  It looked like rain, but as the three of us left the Renaissance Hotel for another … Continue reading →

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Two From Prum

Posted on December 15, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I had the chance to taste two different wines from the same winery, same vineyard, same vintage, but two different levels of ripeness while I was at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  I guess as a “Street Somm” … Continue reading →

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A Spatlese and a Moelleux

Posted on February 27, 2019 by thewineraconteur

One of the best things about walking into the Fine Wine Source is the ability to taste some wines to make an educated purchase.  I always try to taste some wines that are new to me, either by district, varietal … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve 2017

Posted on January 7, 2018 by thewineraconteur

New Year’s Eve is one of the most celebrated evenings of the year, a chance to say goodbye to the woes of the past year and look forward to the promise of the forthcoming year. New Year’s Eve seems to … Continue reading →

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The Dakota Inn Rathskeller

Posted on August 18, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The neighborhood that I grew up in, in Southwest Detroit was at one time predominately a German area of the city, and there were other pockets elsewhere in Detroit as well. The area was once called “Ferndale” more as borough … Continue reading →

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A Blogger Cooks (Part Two)

Posted on December 17, 2013 by thewineraconteur

While still with our gracious hosts of Oliver and Nina, dinner was finished.   What would be considered the norm, when two wine Bloggers get together the conversation always returns to wine.  We were still discussing the “dirt” or terroir of … Continue reading →

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An Affordable Date Night When I Was a Student

Posted on June 22, 2013 by thewineraconteur

In my early years, the place to be was Downtown Detroit as it was bustling and still a place to be.  There were plenty of locations that were out of my price, unless it was a special occasion.  One of … Continue reading →

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Schweizer’s Restaurant in Detroit and a Red Wine

Posted on November 15, 2012 by thewineraconteur

At one time Schweizer’s Restaurant was the old restaurant in Detroit, it started in 1862.  I took a date there when I was still in high school, as I attended high school in downtown Detroit and the restaurant was downtown … Continue reading →

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Urziger Wurzgarten Spatlese

Posted on October 12, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I am a member of private dinner club, and I have enjoyed this club for many years.  Part of the charm of this group is that you and two other members are the host for an evening and then you … Continue reading →

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