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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

Two French Wines

Posted on August 23, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While my Brother-in-Law and I were still strolling around Elie Wine Company searching for some more wines, we had the chance to chat with Elie some more and he is a font of wine knowledge, especially about the wines of … Continue reading →

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Two More Spanish Wines

Posted on August 21, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While I was at Elie Wine Company shopping with my Brother-in-Law we also discovered a couple more Spanish wines. Elie has branched out some, from originally only carrying French wines, as he has become a distributor and wholesaler for some … Continue reading →

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Wine Shopping

Posted on August 19, 2016 by thewineraconteur

My Brother-in-Law came down after the trip to Mackinac Island with his family, and we had another party to attend. I had suggested that he come shopping with me to Elie Wine Company. After we dropped off everyone early for … Continue reading →

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Goodfellow’s

Posted on August 17, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I know that most people when they see that word would immediately think of the 1990 film GoodFellas. I am also sure that was the thought behind the naming of an Italian restaurant that is right downtown in the Lake … Continue reading →

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Back to Woods

Posted on August 15, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The entire island of Mackinac is considered a resort and consequently it is much more laid back. There are a couple times of the year when it may get dressy, because of political or business meetings, but the most part, … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Mission Point

Posted on August 13, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While we were at Mission Point, there is always enough to keep anyone busy. From just the leisurely ten minute walk to Downtown Mackinac, a tour of Fort Mackinac, or renting bicycles to explore the island. While some were working, … Continue reading →

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Roughing It

Posted on August 11, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I always joke that my idea of roughing it is a Holiday Inn, but we were up on Mackinac Island and that can be a whole different version of roughing it. Most of the people in Michigan and some of … Continue reading →

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Sixth Reunion

Posted on August 9, 2016 by thewineraconteur

It is rather difficult to explain the group phenomenon that I am a part of, a fond passion for Woodrow Wilson Junior High School. We just celebrated the sixth get-together and it was great to see old friends and fondly … Continue reading →

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Some Interesting Wines

Posted on August 7, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Mrs. Wine Raconteur Jr. was having a birthday celebration and we were invited to the party. It was great to see her and her husband the Wine Raconteur Jr., but we also got a chance to spend some time with … Continue reading →

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The Last Day of the Fair

Posted on August 5, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The Wyandotte Art Fair was finally coming to a close, but that meant another twelve hour day and the good news was that because I got there early I only had to walk six blocks to get to work. Another … Continue reading →

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