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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

An Eclectic Set of Wines

Posted on January 22, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Once in a while, when you are with friends at a location, you encounter a couple of wines during a good time.  Sometimes the occasion is just a mini-party or a reason to have a drink and some laughs and … Continue reading →

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Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvee 2010

Posted on January 20, 2014 by thewineraconteur

A little while ago, I had the chance to enjoy this wine with some friends and it was a fine time.  We were enjoying the afternoon and everybody was happy.  We opened this bottle and we enjoyed the richness of … Continue reading →

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Kiernan’s in Dearborn, Michigan

Posted on January 18, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I am sorry to say that I just heard today, that a favorite restaurant, as well as a watering hole of mine is changing hands, as the owners are selling.  The fate of the restaurant is unknown at this time, … Continue reading →

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A Couple of New Toys

Posted on January 16, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I have discussed wine gadgets several times, and I dislike beating the subject to death, but I recently received a couple of gadgets that I think deserve mentioning.   The first item is another decanter, and yes there are several … Continue reading →

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Monthly Wine Writing Challenge #6 (Mystery)–Time to Vote!

Posted on January 15, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Originally posted on the drunken cyclist:
Well, the time for submissions is now over, and I have to say I am thrilled with the number and quality of entries this time around! The previous “record” number of entries was 15…

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From the Land of Tequila

Posted on January 14, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I am sure that most of you, like me, when you think of Mexico, you think of Tequila and Margaritas.  I like mine with salt on the rim of the glass and on the rocks, while my Bride prefers a … Continue reading →

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Vacation Memories

Posted on January 12, 2014 by thewineraconteur

As a raconteur, I allow myself the leisure of rambling on at times.  I also have maintained souvenirs from vacations, which have allowed me a bit of “show and tell” at times.  Not only can I show wine labels or … Continue reading →

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Wine and Christmas

Posted on January 10, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Armenian Christmas has passed and it is now the time to pack up all of the decorations in the house.  Christmas is a major holiday here at the house.  The decorating is done the weekend after Thanksgiving and after carrying … Continue reading →

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Mystery: The Monthly Wine Writing Challenge

Posted on January 8, 2014 by thewineraconteur

“Oh, sweet mystery of life at last I’ve found you! At last, I know the secret of it all!” is the lines of the song that Madeline Kahn sings when she is with The Monster in “Young Frankenstein.”   Mystery … Continue reading →

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A New Cabernet Sauvignon for Me

Posted on January 6, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The Christmas Holiday season has created havoc with everyone’s diets, but that is fine.  There was a big dinner for the families at a restaurant that I have written about several times already, usually with my dinner group, but my … Continue reading →

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