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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

La Bistecca Revisited

Posted on November 9, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Last night we met some friends that we have not seen in ages and we met again at La Bistecca.  We have had some wonderful evenings of dinner and wine with them at several venues, even once out in San … Continue reading →

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Dancing and Wine

Posted on November 8, 2012 by thewineraconteur

When my Bride and I were still dating we took dance lessons and were always looking for a place to practice.  Not far from where we bought our home, as we were getting close to the nuptials there was a … Continue reading →

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San Chez, Tapas and Rioja in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Posted on November 7, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Our first time discovering the pleasures of a tapas restaurant was at San Chez in Grand Rapids.   We had heard of this type of restaurant, but had not had the pleasure of trying the concept.  While we hadn’t thought of … Continue reading →

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The Topper in Dearborn, Michigan

Posted on November 6, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Most people that know me can always spot me in a crowd, because I am always wearing a hat, it is a trademark for me I guess.  So The Topper was a natural for me.  Everywhere you looked there were … Continue reading →

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House Wines

Posted on November 5, 2012 by thewineraconteur

When I mention House Wines here, I am not referring to those non-descript bulk wines that some eateries furnish in carafes, so that they can claim to carry wines (some of these wines are so bad that unfortunately that may … Continue reading →

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It’s the Pits

Posted on November 4, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Another one of our murder mystery nights, that was based in the Tigris-Euphrates Valley.  We furnished the game and the wine, but the dinner was held at one of our dear friend’s home.  She and one her girl friends love … Continue reading →

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A Wedding at the Skyline Club

Posted on November 3, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Here and there around the Metro Detroit Area are private clubs that most people are not even aware of.  Most of these clubs are supported by businessmen who want to impress clients and wine and dine them away from some … Continue reading →

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Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay

Posted on November 2, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I have been writing this blog daily for at least four months, and I am still sorting wine labels, matchbooks, restaurant menus and other keepsakes that allow me to remember stories.   As I was sorting a box of labels that … Continue reading →

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A Wine Puzzle

Posted on November 1, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Every time there is a holiday my Bride laments that I am the hardest person in the world to shop for.  I don’t understand her statement, but suffice it to say, she is adamant about it.  She has never been … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2012 by thewineraconteur

We have had a couple of Halloween parties, where the Champagne took second place to some of the costumes and ingenuity of the attendees.  I remember that we were planning on our first party and I was working non stop … Continue reading →

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