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About thewineraconteur

A non-technical wine writer, who enjoys the moment with the wine, as much as the wine. Twitter.com/WineRaconteur Instagram/thewineraconteur Facebook/ The Wine Raconteur

It is Time to Hide

Posted on December 23, 2018 by thewineraconteur

“A man’s home is his castle” is an idiom that is bandied about and some claim that it derives from Cicero and others from Blackstone.  I found an evening where valor was the knowledge of not trying to demand that … Continue reading →

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Two from Kenwood Vineyards

Posted on December 21, 2018 by thewineraconteur

When I am doing some impromptu wine tastings at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, I always enjoy the chance to try wines from the same winery, if possible.  I had that chance, and a winery that I haven’t ran … Continue reading →

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Two Different Pinot Noir Wines

Posted on December 19, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I had mentioned that Ms. Yoga had been in town and one of the places that we took her was to The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  When she had been living in Venice, Florida we had gone a … Continue reading →

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Two More Wines from Monterey

Posted on December 17, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Getting our latest delivery from A Taste of Monterey has made me nostalgic for another trip to that part of the world.  Carmel-by-the-Sea is God’s world as the old expression went.  I guess wine and great moments just go hand … Continue reading →

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My First Zin from Monterey

Posted on December 15, 2018 by thewineraconteur

There is always some genuine excitement when the delivery person has me sign for my package from A Taste of Monterey.  It was our first wine club and the only one for ages and always a delight.  We just kind … Continue reading →

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Hyde Park in Northville

Posted on December 13, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Ms. Yoga was totally happy that we were trying a steakhouse that she had been to in Florida and had a chance to introduce us to it, in our own backyard.  Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is actually in Northville Township … Continue reading →

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Some Wines to Get Dinner Going

Posted on December 11, 2018 by thewineraconteur

While Ms. Yoga was in town, we were going to go try a new restaurant in Downtown Detroit.  Ms. Yoga and my Bride were going to watch football at the stadium.  Now you have to understand that at some unknown … Continue reading →

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Ms. Yoga is So Popular

Posted on December 9, 2018 by thewineraconteur

While we were taking care of Ms. Yoga at the Casa Raconteur, her family was making preparations for a party while she was in town.  We are used to having to share her with the world, as she tends to … Continue reading →

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Duckhorn Vineyards Duckhorn

Posted on December 7, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Ms. Yoga made her appearance and it brought moments of youth in a couple of ways.  The logistics of her trips here are anything but prosaic and I think even her slate of appointments are constantly changing.  For me, it … Continue reading →

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Cabernet Franc Day and Old Woodward Cellar

Posted on December 5, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I realize that my title is rather unique, but these two themes kind of meshed together at the same time and I would be remiss to mention one and not the other.  I must mention that Cabernet Franc Day is … Continue reading →

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