Monthly Archives: July 2014

A Wine Tip through Social Media

Posted on July 11, 2014 by thewineraconteur

“One of the best $13 bottles of wine. What’s your opinion John..?” is the message that was posted on my personal Facebook page the other day, with a photo of a particular wine. It was posted by an old friend … Continue reading →

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A Graduation Party

Posted on July 9, 2014 by thewineraconteur

This is the time of year when high school students have graduation parties and we just went to one for a young that happens to be our nephew. He graduated from a military academy and is getting ready to start … Continue reading →

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The July Birthdays

Posted on July 7, 2014 by thewineraconteur

As I have written before we get together once a month to celebrate all the birthdays in the families at one time. It is more economical and convenient to just have one big party each month and it has become … Continue reading →

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A New Collection of Wines

Posted on July 5, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I was visiting a local clothier who does an excellent job in his craft and he likes to entertain his clients as if they were in his home. He always offers coffee and espresso, water, and soft drinks. He also … 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 New Wines plus a Bonus

Posted on July 1, 2014 by thewineraconteur

My Bride left me… for another business trip that took her to a resort here in Michigan. That is usually how I state it, more for laughs, with my tongue firmly in place in my cheek. She was attending a … Continue reading →

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