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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

The Caller Retired

Posted on May 29, 2018 by thewineraconteur

We recently had the opportunity to have dinner with The Caller and his wife at Gravity Bar & Grill in Milford, Michigan.  The Caller is one of my beloved cast of characters that I rely on for an occasional article … Continue reading →

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Two from Rutherford Wineries

Posted on May 27, 2018 by thewineraconteur

There is something about Rutherford in Napa Valley that brings out the awe factor for a six square mile area.  While the Rutherford AVA was established in 1981, it seems that for years, the Napa Valley AVA was an easier … Continue reading →

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Omen

Posted on May 25, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I am not going to talk about the film with Gregory Peck and Lee Remick, nor the last film that starred a future winemaker.  I was at the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan tasting some wines.  I am sure … Continue reading →

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Two Distinct Cabs

Posted on May 23, 2018 by thewineraconteur

As always, it is not too difficult for me to find some time to do some wine tasting.  I mean, not that I really need any wines to add to the cellar, even if I had room, but one never … Continue reading →

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Two For Eighty

Posted on May 21, 2018 by thewineraconteur

We were recently invited out to celebrate a couple who were both turning eighty this year.  The party was hosted by their children and they had a full turnout of guests to enjoy the festivities.  The children grew up with … Continue reading →

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Adieu Louisville

Posted on May 19, 2018 by thewineraconteur

It was our last night in Louisville and outside of the commute, it was very pleasurable.  My Bride had finished up her Continuing Education credits which are necessary for one of her designations.  As for me I just sat in … Continue reading →

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Paulie May Have Moved Slow…

Posted on May 17, 2018 by thewineraconteur

“It was like he had two families. The first time I was introduced to all of them at once, it was crazy. Paulie and his brothers had lots of sons and nephews. And almost all of them were named Peter … Continue reading →

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A Birthday at Vincenzo’s

Posted on May 15, 2018 by thewineraconteur

While we were in Louisville, we went out to celebrate our nephew’s girlfriend’s birthday and she was turning twenty-one.  I know for most it is a big celebration, but back in the day, I was never carded, so my birthday … Continue reading →

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A Night In

Posted on May 13, 2018 by thewineraconteur

We had a quiet night in Louisville as the next night we were all going out for a big dinner.  We had a wonderful lunch and we were just going to relax for the evening.  My Bride was busy getting … Continue reading →

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Rosé at The Village Anchor

Posted on May 11, 2018 by thewineraconteur

It was a beautiful day in Louisville, the weather that they should have had for the Kentucky Derby.  I was doing some Raconteur stuff on my laptop and my Bride was working that morning courtesy of her phone and laptop, … Continue reading →

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