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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 Night the Margaritas Were Better Than the Wine

Posted on June 6, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The other night my Bride and I were going out for dinner and since we had some gift cards from a restaurant that we had never been to, we decided to try a new venue. This was going to be … Continue reading →

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May is Oregon Wine Month

Posted on June 4, 2015 by thewineraconteur

This is the last of my articles for the month of May regarding wines, as I am trying to keep abreast (and very poorly I must say) of the events listed by the Wine Lover’s Calendar. One day I will … Continue reading →

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May is the Month for Finger Lakes Wine

Posted on June 2, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The Finger Lakes wine region of New York State has been lauded for the last couple of decades for the fine work they have accomplished in wine making. Even the “Wine Spectator” magazine that I have subscribed to for years … Continue reading →

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National Wine Day

Posted on May 31, 2015 by thewineraconteur

For me and many of my friends, every day is National Wine Day, but according to the Wine Lover’s Calendar published by the American Wine Guide, May 25’th is the official National Wine Day, and yes I am still trying … Continue reading →

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The Judgment of Paris

Posted on May 29, 2015 by thewineraconteur

May 24, 1976 may go down in the annals of the American wine industry as one of the crowning moments; the day that California beat France in a blind tasting. I remember when it happened as it was during my … Continue reading →

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National Chardonnay Day

Posted on May 27, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Chardonnay is the wine that seems to be found everywhere and it may be just as popular as beer as a cold refreshing drink. One can find it in fine restaurants and it can be found in bowling alleys and … Continue reading →

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Granholm vs. Heald

Posted on May 25, 2015 by thewineraconteur

May 16 was the Tenth Anniversary of Granholm vs. Heald and it was a wonderful decision for all wine lovers in the states of Michigan and New York. The case was argued in the United States Supreme Court on December … Continue reading →

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International Sauvignon Blanc Day

Posted on May 23, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Another wine day that I missed when I was writing my articles was International Sauvignon Blanc Day. This is a varietal that seems to be grown everywhere and has a different personality based on where it is grown. This green … Continue reading →

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World Moscato Day

Posted on May 21, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I am a little late addressing World Moscato Day, which was May 9. I guess I had the good fortune to have so many articles written ahead of time that I forgot to look at the “Wine Lover’s Calendar” posted … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes at a Fashion Show

Posted on May 19, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I have been a clothier all of my life and I have many great memories of those days. I even on occasion met celebrities in my professional career. There were times when we were asked to furnish clothes for fashion … Continue reading →

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