Tag Archives: Zinfandel

D. Vine

Posted on August 31, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I guess I have been remiss and it has been brought up to my attention that I should add another character to my cast of wine devotees. Ms. Yoga is one of our oldest friends and she has been on … Continue reading →

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A Respite

Posted on August 29, 2016 by thewineraconteur

As I have stated often, I consider myself a clothier, which means that I am in the retail industry. If you have never been, or if you have in the past, you will understand that meal breaks can be the … Continue reading →

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Finally Another Call

Posted on July 18, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Just when I thought that I was going to have to file a Missing Person Report, I received a text from The Caller. It had been some time that I had heard from him, though my Bride keeps in touch … Continue reading →

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Two for the Heart

Posted on May 5, 2016 by thewineraconteur

As much as I like to try different restaurants, there are times when we just need to go have a quick meal. There are plenty of places that I guess can fulfill this need, but how can one go wrong … Continue reading →

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The End of the Tasting

Posted on February 1, 2016 by thewineraconteur

It was getting close to the end of the meal and of the wine tastings as well. I may say that The Caller was a real trouper, as he was under the weather, but he still came out for the … Continue reading →

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National Zinfandel Day

Posted on November 19, 2015 by thewineraconteur

November 19 is National Zinfandel Day according to the Wine Lover’s Calendar. Now I have to admit, that of all the major wine grapes this is not one of my favorites, though I am slowly trying it again at times. … Continue reading →

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A Zin for Me

Posted on September 14, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I left my reader dangling a bit with the mention of a tasting of a wine that I had at Bourbons Brews & Bayou. Normally a follow-up article might wait a week or so, but I waited the week before … Continue reading →

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The Caller at Tuscan Bistro

Posted on August 11, 2015 by thewineraconteur

After spending a couple of days at a Board Meeting with my Bride, along with The Caller and his wife, not to mention a whirl-wind couple of hours trying wines at assorted wineries, we went home. The Caller had other … Continue reading →

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Ironwood Grill

Posted on June 30, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The Ironwood Grill is in Plymouth, Michigan and it is located where the old office supply shop was in the downtown area, but it like most of the storefronts in Plymouth has become a restaurant or a tavern. I had … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Wines That I Received For Christmas

Posted on January 3, 2015 by thewineraconteur

How can someone not like the Christmas season? I still enjoy getting gifts, as I guess I am still a kid at heart. I always hear from people that they are intimidated to buy me a gift, and I find … Continue reading →

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