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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

International Tempranillo Day

Posted on November 11, 2015 by thewineraconteur

November 12 is International Tempranillo Day according to the Wine Lover’s Calendar. Tempranillo is the core grape used in Spain for Rioja and Ribera Del Duero; as well as in Portugal in the Douro Valley and in the fortified wines … Continue reading →

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A Mystery Chardonnay

Posted on November 9, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Way back in my youth, when I was in high school and just starting to learn about wines, I got a job in the clothing industry. It was in a neighborhood store, which was very common back then, because people … Continue reading →

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Wine Tourism Day

Posted on November 7, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Wine Tourism Day is celebrated on November 8, according to the Wine Lover’s Calendar. The two words go together perfectly and seamlessly. While wine is a craft that is being explored and tried across the United States, besides the end … Continue reading →

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International Merlot Day

Posted on November 5, 2015 by thewineraconteur

“Ah sweet mystery of life, at last I found you.” November 7 is International Merlot Day according to the Wine Lover’s Calendar. While I lead off with the lyrics from a song, I still find that there is not more … Continue reading →

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Time For Duck and Pinot Noir Again

Posted on November 3, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I had the chance to visit Grand Rapids, Michigan which is the western part of the state for the chance to participate in a national convention, sponsored by a club that I have had membership in for twenty-five years. Actually … Continue reading →

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A Great Way to Celebrate His Own Birthday

Posted on November 1, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I often write about conversations and people that I meet, because of wines, and my newest cast of characters will be called Mr. Fitness. Through mutual friends we became friends through Social Media. He is a fine young man, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Chateau Lafitte-Rothschild, Domaine Bory, France, Grenache, Languedoc-Roussillon, Medoc, Pauillac, Rivesaltes | 4 Comments

Pennsylvania Wine Month

Posted on October 30, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There was no rhyme or reason of how I selected Pennsylvania Wine Month as the last to discuss according to the Wine Lover’s Calendar. I can claim to actually have been in Pennsylvania, but only years ago and have never … Continue reading →

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Virginia Wine Month

Posted on October 28, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Another of the wine months according to the Wine Lover’s Calendar and this time it is Virginia. Alas this is another state that I have not had to good fortune to visit, though my Bride did, in another life. I … Continue reading →

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Texas Wine Month

Posted on October 26, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The Wine Lover’s Calendar has told me that it is Texas Wine Month. I have barely been to Texas, unless one counts the time I was in a lay-over at the airport. When I think of Texas, I can’t help … Continue reading →

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MWWC 20: Variety

Posted on October 24, 2015 by thewineraconteur

“Variety is the spice of life, that gives its flavor,” the oft quoted line from William Cowper and is the perfect opening line for the Twentieth Monthly Wine Writers Challenge. It is hard to believe that twenty of these challenges … Continue reading →

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