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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 February Birthdays

Posted on February 25, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Once a month I write about the curious way we celebrate birthdays. Since there are so many in the family, it would become rather onerous on everyone to have several different parties to attend each month, so we combine them … Continue reading →

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National Margarita Day

Posted on February 23, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I grew up in Southwest Detroit which is now referred to as Mexican Town, but it wasn’t always that way. Yes, I know that I write about wines, but when I am enjoying Mexican cuisine, I tend to drink Margaritas. … Continue reading →

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A Night of Pizzas

Posted on February 21, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I think that most people like eating pizza, and that particular industry has flourished. When I was growing up, one went to a pizzeria and ate at the restaurant, but then it blossomed into a major fast-food business and most … Continue reading →

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National Drink Wine Day

Posted on February 19, 2016 by thewineraconteur

National Drink Wine Day is celebrated on the eighteenth of February and I think it sounds like a grand reason to celebrate. Now before anyone accuses me of proselytizing questionable morals, let me say that the last thought of wine … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Ninety Years

Posted on February 17, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Ninety years is quite the milestone of any celebration, and when one is talking about a life, it is truly remarkable. We just celebrated that milestone for my Mother-in-Law and what a grand turn-out, it was. She was one of … Continue reading →

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Ornella Molon and Vigna Traverso

Posted on February 15, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Recently I received a message through Social Media from a young lady that I went to high school with. She was telling me how her cousin was in town traveling with his colleague, as they are in marketing and sales … Continue reading →

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Malagousia

Posted on February 13, 2016 by thewineraconteur

If you are like me, you may have never heard of the grape varietal Malagousia, which almost became extinct. I had to hear of this grape that is only grown in Greece, from a text and call from Las Vegas. … Continue reading →

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Zinc Brasserie & Wine Bar

Posted on February 11, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The other day at an affair, I was talking to another couple and we were discussing wine, as if you were surprised. The other thing we were talking about is restaurants, another popular subject for me. We were remembering several … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Sunday

Posted on February 9, 2016 by thewineraconteur

There is a strong rumor that there is a sporting event called the Super Bowl coming up very soon; in fact by the time this is published it will be history. Everywhere one is bombarded by this coming event, wherever … Continue reading →

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Moscato d’Asti

Posted on February 7, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Everyone presumes that if one writes a Wine Blog, one only drinks expensive wines and this is not the case. If we only had wines that were on the short list, there would not be much to write about. We … Continue reading →

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