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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 Franc

Posted on July 25, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I was in Marquette, Michigan trying to keep myself occupied and out of trouble. I guess I really couldn’t get in too much trouble as I did not have a car to explore the area, so I was left to … Continue reading →

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Casa Calabria

Posted on July 23, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We are on another adventure, albeit a minor one, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the city of Marquette. We have been there before a couple of times and my Bride even more often, which is quite an achievement … Continue reading →

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MWWC#34: Memory

Posted on July 21, 2017 by thewineraconteur

“We met at nine,” “we met at eight,” “I was on time,” “no, you were late.” “Ah, yes I remember it well.” “We dined with friends,” “we dined alone,” “a tenor sang,” “a baritone.” “Ah, yes I remember it well.” … Continue reading →

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Ms. Yoga Touts

Posted on July 19, 2017 by thewineraconteur

One of my dear cast of characters has sent me a couple of wines that she has enjoyed and that is why I say she touts. I should further add that tout means to suggest, and isn’t used that often, … Continue reading →

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Two Wines on a Humid Day

Posted on July 17, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I look out at what is normally a busy main street that has been closed off to traffic for the Wyandotte Art Fair. I am not sure how art fairs thrive in other states, but Michigan is very pro-art fair, … Continue reading →

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Ford’s Garage

Posted on July 15, 2017 by thewineraconteur

My Favorite Daughter was in town for a few days and I got to spend some time with her on two days, and I guess that was enough of Dear Old Dad. Actually, we had some great times, we spent … Continue reading →

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A Pinot and a Meritage

Posted on July 13, 2017 by thewineraconteur

While I was still wandering around the wine department, I did some more exploring, after all who doesn’t like shopping for wine? I mean, not to boast, but if we drank a bottle a day, it would take about four … Continue reading →

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Two New Wines

Posted on July 11, 2017 by thewineraconteur

As I have become more and more in semi-retirement mode, I guess the concept of dialing down on expenses is becoming apparent. I seem to be going to wine shops with less frequency and that is not fun, but then … Continue reading →

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Café Felix

Posted on July 9, 2017 by thewineraconteur

In this very busy lifestyle that has become the norm, one is always heading from one destination to the next without taking the time to just admire the location. That is usually the case when we go to Ann Arbor … Continue reading →

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Dinner at the Dotte

Posted on July 7, 2017 by thewineraconteur

After our river cruise, the four of us went to have dinner at the Wine Dotte Bistro. I have had many lunches there, but it was the first time to have dinner there. I really enjoy the name of the … Continue reading →

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