Monthly Archives: September 2016

Some Future Tastings

Posted on September 30, 2016 by thewineraconteur

It looks like I will not run out of wines to discuss, but three more have just entered into potential articles. I just opened up my latest shipment from my wine club “A Taste of Monterey.” I can’t even tell … Continue reading →

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“Singing”

Posted on September 28, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Here I was another lost soul having dinner. Not that dinner out is such a strange occurrence, but that I was to be found in an Asian style eatery. We were dining at the chain P.F. Chang’s. I go out … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Napa Valley

Posted on September 26, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I get so many periodicals for my assorted hobbies that sometimes I get behind in my reading, among many other things. The Wine Spectator magazine back in July had a major story about Robert Mondavi and his impact on the … Continue reading →

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September Again

Posted on September 24, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Some of you must be incredulous that birthdays are celebrated every month either here or at another home. With a large family, no month has been missed out on, so it is just easier to get together once a month, … Continue reading →

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Some Wines I Took

Posted on September 22, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I was so impressed with the party celebrating The Wine Raconteur Jr. turning forty, that I felt that one article would not do the evening justice. While the ambience of the theme was working, their home was not filled with … Continue reading →

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Mad Men Party Wines

Posted on September 20, 2016 by thewineraconteur

As more and more people came in to honor The Wine Raconteur Jr. on becoming forty, the rooms indoors were filling up quickly and I noticed that the tables under the tents in the back yard were also getting revelers. … Continue reading →

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Forty?

Posted on September 18, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The Wine Raconteur Jr. turned forty and it makes me think of a meme on saw recently that said “We aren’t getting older, just our kids are.” That statement is so true, I mean, I first met him when I … Continue reading →

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A Crush

Posted on September 16, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I have carried a secret crush, maybe not so secret crush for Sophia Loren, almost all of my life, and let us say I aspire big. Ever since I was a kid and dragged along by my parents to the … Continue reading →

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Until Next Time

Posted on September 14, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Ms. Yoga finally finished her high school reunion and she was staying with us for the night, before she was going to the airport to go home. Of course the Casa de Raconteur was all set to prepare the lodging … Continue reading →

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Wine Crawl

Posted on September 12, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Wine Crawls seem to pop up periodically in different communities. The concept is that it is a great way to introduce the community to potentially new visitors and to bring new customers to the business area. What a delightful concept, … Continue reading →

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