Monthly Archives: November 2015

The Three Reasons that I know it is Thanksgiving

Posted on November 29, 2015 by thewineraconteur

In the last decade or so, I have three solid reasons that I know that Thanksgiving has arrived. The first reason is that the day before my Bride has bags waiting next to the front door. Some of the bags … Continue reading →

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Twas the Night before Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Command Central at the house has been busy preparing for the Thanksgiving dinner, with all the chaos that ensues for ensuring that thirty-five people will be will well sated. One of our nephews and his friend arrived the day before … Continue reading →

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Escabeche Restaurant in NOTL

Posted on November 25, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Our first night and dinner in Niagara-On-The-Lake and I would say that we were looking forward to it. It is usually my job to search out the restaurants in the area for our dinners, and this night was no different. … Continue reading →

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Off to Niagara-On-The-Lake

Posted on November 23, 2015 by thewineraconteur

“Niagara Falls, slowly I turn…step by step…inch by inch” and if you are of my generation one cannot say Niagara Falls without either saying that phrase or thinking it, all thanks to The Three Stooges and their comedy shorts from … Continue reading →

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MWWC #21: Pairing

Posted on November 21, 2015 by thewineraconteur

“Red wine with fish. Well that should have told me something.” “You may know the right wines, but you’re the one on your knees. How does it feel old man?” That exchange was from the second James Bond film “From … 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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Smacznego

Posted on November 17, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Smacznego is the Polish version of Bon Appetit and it was pronounced to us by our waitress at Amadeus restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan. We met “The Caller” and his charming wife for dinner the other night. Amadeus calls themselves … Continue reading →

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Hooray for Captain Spaulding

Posted on November 15, 2015 by thewineraconteur

“Hello, I must be going, I cannot stay, I came to say, I must be going. I’m glad I came, but just the same I must be going.” If you are any where near my era and enjoy classic comedy, … Continue reading →

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It Finally Happened

Posted on November 13, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I have had I think a great track record from about 1969 to date, going out for dinners and of course ordering wine, which is how this Blog and The Wine Raconteur got started. Through the years, I have often … Continue reading →

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International Tempranillo Day

Posted on November 11, 2015 by thewineraconteur

November 12 is International Tempranillo Day according to the Wine Lover’s Calendar. Tempranillo is the core grape used in Spain for Rioja and Ribera Del Duero; as well as in Portugal in the Douro Valley and in the fortified wines … Continue reading →

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