Tag Archives: Syrah

Another Shipment from A Taste of Monterey

Posted on September 27, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The latest delivery arrived from the only wine club, that I subscribe to, and that is A Taste of Monterey. I have discussed in past articles how pleased I have been from the wines that I have received from them, … Continue reading →

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I Made it to Sixty – Dinner at Marais (Part Three)

Posted on September 23, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The dinner was progressing to the fourth course, and the Maitre’ D stopped by and we started to have a discussion about Foie Gras and wine. Since he felt that Foie Gras began in Bordeaux, he really entertained that he … Continue reading →

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Having Wines at Bistro on the Greens

Posted on July 21, 2014 by thewineraconteur

After four hours and fifteen minutes in the car (can you tell that I am a Michigander?), a half hour ferry ride and just short of a mile hike we arrived at our destination for a conference. We were going … Continue reading →

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Not Just another Steak House

Posted on July 3, 2014 by thewineraconteur

“On State Street that great street I just want to say They do things they don’t do on Broadway They have a time, the time of their life I saw a man who danced with his wife…”                                                                                      In Chicago of … Continue reading →

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Two Different Wines from Catalonia

Posted on June 29, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The last two wines that I recently purchased that are Spanish are from the Catalonia district. One is a white and the other is a red wine. This area years ago, was a major area for vineyards, but when the … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Everyday Wines

Posted on June 13, 2014 by thewineraconteur

One never knows when there will be some wine at the moment. I was at a fine men’s clothing store and the subject came up, and of course I can fan a fire like this very easily. It is amazing … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Monterey Turns 20

Posted on June 11, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I just signed for my new wine club selections from A Taste of Monterey. This is a wine club that we discovered on our first trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea. The newsletter that was enclosed with the shipment announced that they are … Continue reading →

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Easter Dinner

Posted on April 28, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Preparations were at full steam after my Bride returned from doing readings at her church for Easter morning. The final details for the rooms with decorations and getting all of the gifts for Easter for the children; as well as … Continue reading →

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A Children Friendly Restaurant in Las Vegas

Posted on April 18, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I have stated a few times that I am not partial to fast food or chain restaurants. Once you have eaten at one restaurant, they are pretty much all the same from city to city, and I prefer dining local. … Continue reading →

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A trip to Essex Golf and Country Club

Posted on April 4, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Years ago one of the members of my dinner club belonged to the Essex Golf and Country Club in Windsor, Ontario. I remember meeting another of my club members and we drove together to go there. I had never been … Continue reading →

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