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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

My 500’TH Article as a Wine Blogger

Posted on January 28, 2014 by thewineraconteur

According to my publisher WordPress, this is my 500’Th article that I have written about wines.  In the world of Blogging, I am sure that this may not be much of a milestone, but I am proud of the fact … Continue reading →

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Shaw’s Crab House

Posted on January 26, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I am getting ready to go for an overnight trip to Chicago, and I thought of the first time I went to the “Windy City” on a business trip as a buyer.  I was traveling with the owner and we … Continue reading →

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The Chambertin

Posted on January 24, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I have mentioned this restaurant in passing several times in the past, and how can you not love a restaurant with the name of The Chambertin.  To name a restaurant after a stellar district, you better be serving stellar food, … Continue reading →

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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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