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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

Oh, Canada

Posted on July 5, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We had a peaceful and serene way to celebrate Canada Day, while technically staying in the United States. We took a two-hour river tour on the Detroit River with another couple. The Diamond Jack’s company has a couple of boats … Continue reading →

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A Retirement Party

Posted on July 3, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Lately there have been plenty of retirement parties, so I guess I am getting to the age when I am aware of more of these. When one starts out on a career, no matter how many curves there may be … Continue reading →

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Boyne Highlands

Posted on July 1, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We arrived at Boyne Highlands which is near the top of mitten, if you look at the Lower Peninsula of Michigan that way. Boyne Highlands is a year-round resort, with skiing in the winter and golf in the summer. We … Continue reading →

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The Cold Creek Inn

Posted on June 29, 2017 by thewineraconteur

It is amazing the people that one meets through Social Media, even people that I should have known, but didn’t. I talk of my beloved Woodrow Wilson Junior High School in Detroit often and I have met old and new … Continue reading →

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Two More Reds

Posted on June 27, 2017 by thewineraconteur

When one is at a wine tasting, I always look forward to the last two wines of the evening, as the wine selection usually builds up to a crescendo in full body and taste. Wines start with the lightest and … Continue reading →

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A Pinot and a Zin

Posted on June 25, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I would say that I have been enjoying the organized wine tastings at D.vine Fine Wines and I find them to be an attractive offer at twenty dollars for the six tastings and some cheese and crackers; and yes, I … Continue reading →

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A Gris and a Chard

Posted on June 23, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I had another chance to go to a wine tasting near my house at D.vine Fine Wines. It is all predicated on our schedules at home. I am still working a bit in my semi-retirement phase doing whatever I can … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2017

Posted on June 21, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Another Father’s Day has passed and the traditional day is celebrated where the honoree goes out into the backyard and displays his culinary technique on the barbeque. As you may have ascertained, I am not one of those fathers, though … Continue reading →

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Another Grad Party

Posted on June 19, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I guess a quirk of my personality is that if I like someone, I tend to razz them and some people don’t get it. Thankfully one of my nephews for sure gets it and he gets a kick out of … Continue reading →

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A Planning Meeting

Posted on June 17, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I am a graduate of the Detroit Public Schools and I am proud of the fact. I think that I have more fond memories of my Elementary and Junior High School days, but that is because my High School was … Continue reading →

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