Author Archives: thewineraconteur

Unknown's avatar

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

Some More Early Wines That I Tried

Posted on November 25, 2013 by thewineraconteur

When one sees that you write a wine blog, they automatically presume that you are a wine snob and that you will tend to only write about the finest wines that are out on the market.  On the contrary, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Some Early Affordable Wines That I Tried

Posted on November 23, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I noticed that on my last trip to Louisville, there were a few popular priced wines that I tried, and some made me rethink about some of the wines that I tried when I was still a student.  Back then … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Another Call from “The Caller”

Posted on November 21, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have written a couple of times about a good friend that has been given the nom de plume of “The Caller” by another blogger that I now consider a good friend as well.  There are some days when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

A Brunch in Louisville

Posted on November 19, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The last morning in Louisville, Kentucky we had originally planned on leaving early in the morning in hopes of beating any Holiday traffic on our return trip.  Instead there was a brunch for us, so as they say “the best … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Z’s Oyster Bar & Steakhouse

Posted on November 17, 2013 by thewineraconteur

While in Louisville, Kentucky we and our in-laws were invited to join another couple that we know for the gentleman’s sixtieth birthday celebration along with a fourth couple; and we all agreed that it would be a fine evening.  I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rivue at the Galt House

Posted on November 15, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky is one of grand old hotels of the city, located right in the downtown area.  It is probably one of the toughest hotels to book for the Kentucky Derby as it is steeped in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

C.E.O. Chief Entertaining Officer

Posted on November 13, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I would be remiss, not to mention another aspect of “Exceptional Chefs Celebrating Exceptional Education” and the Carriage House Educational Services.  One of the program sponsors of the evening was the firm of Brown-Forman Corporation, one of the largest American-owned … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Exceptional Chefs Celebrating Exceptional Education

Posted on November 11, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The Carriage House Educational Services began as the Louisville School for Autistic Children in 1969.  It was one of the first schools in the United States providing services to individuals with autism.  In 2003, Carriage House collaborated with Families for … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

A Unique Inquiry

Posted on November 9, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I must say that routinely I get emails, texts, calls and messages asking for a suggestion about wine.  Sometimes it occurs while they are at a restaurant and they are daunted by the selections on the Wine Carte; and sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged , | 4 Comments

The Joys of Consulting

Posted on November 7, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have mentioned in the past that I was a clothier my entire career and now I am lending my knowledge and assistance as a retail consultant.  Besides offering suggestions on merchandising, displays, buying and store flow, I even on … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments