Monthly Archives: January 2017

The Rhapsody

Posted on January 30, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Where I was born, and grew up there was a mix of different nationalities. The “borough” of Delray in Detroit was home to immigrants of Armenian, Hungarian, Italians and Polish descent and each group had their own church to further … Continue reading →

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I Like Italian

Posted on January 28, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I guess a running theme that I tend to write about is Italy. I like Italian wines and I like Italian food. In my little ethnic ghetto that I grew up in in Southwest Detroit, beyond my own extended family … Continue reading →

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A Label Made Me Think of Pizza

Posted on January 26, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I have been going through all of my wine labels of wines past and sorted them by decades, and I think that I need a life. Writing this blog has altered some of my pack rat status into new avenues. … Continue reading →

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Marilyn and Shamrocks

Posted on January 24, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Everyone tries to keep in touch with former schoolmates. There is something comforting about the old days, call it nostalgia or just a longing for what seemed a simpler time. I think that is why school reunions in any form … Continue reading →

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Vinsetta Grill

Posted on January 22, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We recently had a chance to have dinner with our Son and his wife and we tried to choose a location that was between us geographically. We chose Vinsetta Grill and all we met there from our different routes. They … Continue reading →

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MWWC#30: Obscure

Posted on January 20, 2017 by thewineraconteur

It is hard to believe that we are at the thirtieth Monthly Wine Writers Challenge, an exercise to make us write out of our usual box. The last winner was Shez of The Epicurious Texan and her distinct honor was … Continue reading →

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The Caller at Maru

Posted on January 18, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Just when I think The Caller has disappeared, he sends me a couple of text messages to let me know that he is having a grand time without us. We don’t get a chance to be with them as often … Continue reading →

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I Forgot These Labels

Posted on January 16, 2017 by thewineraconteur

As some of you may have noticed, I am a pack rat of sorts; of course, to a degree I am happy that I am, because it has allowed me to “show and tell” wines and the events where the … Continue reading →

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Two Wine Gifts

Posted on January 14, 2017 by thewineraconteur

As much as I do not want to see the end of the Christmas season, all things must end. So now that all of the decorations are stored away for another year, I will mention two more wines that I … Continue reading →

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New Wine Coasters

Posted on January 12, 2017 by thewineraconteur

During the Christmas season, gift giving is the norm and sometimes I get wine and sometimes I get wine themed gifts. Over the years, I have written about many gadgets and trinkets that are strewn across our house. I always … Continue reading →

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