Tag Archives: Vosne-Romanee

A Very Sad Wine Tale

Posted on August 19, 2022 by thewineraconteur

“My story is much too sad to be told, but then practically everything leaves me totally cold…” Actually, I don’t know the entire story, in fact I know very little about the actual story, but when I saw this bottle, … Continue reading →

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Two Special Burgundy Reds

Posted on September 21, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I had the good fortune to try a couple of more red Burgundy wines when I stopped by Elie Wine Company in Birmingham, Michigan. Once I get over a major case of wine envy after walking up and down the … Continue reading →

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Back to Woods

Posted on August 15, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The entire island of Mackinac is considered a resort and consequently it is much more laid back. There are a couple times of the year when it may get dressy, because of political or business meetings, but the most part, … Continue reading →

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What If?

Posted on February 10, 2015 by thewineraconteur

While we were in Las Vegas, there was some free time, because the grandchildren were attending school, and their parents had work. What does one do in Las Vegas when one has free time? We shop and we dine and … Continue reading →

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The Motor Bar at the Book Cadillac Hotel

Posted on November 8, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Years ago, and I mean years ago, when I was in high school, I belonged to the Armenian Youth Federation. I remember checking out the downtown hotels for a conference to get the best arrangement for the club and to … Continue reading →

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Benmiller Inn

Posted on August 8, 2014 by thewineraconteur

“Love is lovelier the second time around Just as wonderful with both feet on the ground” A remembrance of a get away to Benmiller Inn in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, while it seems to be oh so long ago, and then … Continue reading →

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The Breakers at Palm Beach, Florida

Posted on December 11, 2012 by thewineraconteur

“By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea,” are the words I think of each time I think of the Breakers.  I have always presumed that this was the hotel that the movie “Some Like It Hot” was … Continue reading →

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Another Day and Night in Manhattan

Posted on October 30, 2012 by thewineraconteur

After a night of fine Northern Italian cuisine, I found myself back in the trenches of another apparel show, this one was held at the Rihga Royal Hotel.  Once again the hotel rooms and suites were converted over to become … Continue reading →

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Les Amis du Vin and Harry Waugh

Posted on September 26, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Les Amis du Vin is an American organization based in Austin, Texas and translates as The Friends of Wine.  A customer of mine was the Michigan director of this group, but I have lost touch with him, and I am … Continue reading →

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Tribute Restaurant

Posted on August 19, 2012 by thewineraconteur

For a brief period in metro Detroit we had a bona fide five star restaurant and it was called Tribute.  It was in a very awkward location, and could easily be missed while one was driving.  It was very elegant … Continue reading →

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