Monthly Archives: February 2022

A Tasting with Lorenzo Gatteschi

Posted on February 8, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Sometimes all roads lead to The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; at least for me.  Lorenzo Gatteschi, winemaker of Podere Ciona in Gaiole, Tuscany was there hosting a tasting of his family’s wines. I was reading the history of … Continue reading →

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Thats “Amore”

Posted on February 6, 2022 by thewineraconteur

“When the stars start to shine, like you’ve had too much wine – that’s amore.”  If you are of my age and era, those lyrics are totally recognizable.  One of his trademark songs, in fact, I can’t think of anyone … Continue reading →

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Rodney Strong Pinot Noir

Posted on February 4, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Every now and then, you go out with friends for dinner, and with a group, it is fun, but not everyone likes the same stuff.  That is just human nature. On occasion, you also have to make arrangements with the … Continue reading →

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Monkey See, Monkey Do

Posted on February 1, 2022 by thewineraconteur

That is an expression that I used to hear when I was child. I came to me, this past month, where all of a sudden people were espousing “Dry January.”  What is with that?  So many businesses have been hurt … Continue reading →

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