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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

A Hats Not a Hat ’til it’s Tilted

Posted on May 11, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“Nobody goes to jail unless they want to. Unless they make themselves get caught.” It was Day 45 and we are making the most of the situation.  During the French Revolution when people were literally losing their heads, they actually … Continue reading →

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One Never Knows

Posted on May 9, 2020 by thewineraconteur

James Bond: “How about a cigarette?” Donald “Red” Grant: “Not a chance.” James Bond: “I’ll pay for it.” Donald “Red” Grant: “What with?” James Bond: “Fifty gold sovereigns.” That little bit of dialogue always comes into my head, when I … Continue reading →

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Another Aged Chardonnay

Posted on May 7, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Jefferson Smith: “I always get a great kick out that part of the Declaration of Independence.  You’re not gonna have a country where these kind of rules work, if you haven’t got men that have learned to tell human rights … Continue reading →

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A Roast and Peju

Posted on May 4, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Rod Serling: “Imagine if you will a world where Cinco de Mayo falls on Taco Tuesday only to be ruined by a virus named after a Mexican beer” and then the music. That would have even been too bizarre of … Continue reading →

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Tequila Shrimp and Russian Hill Chardonnay

Posted on May 4, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Fezzik: “Why do you wear a mask?  Were you burned by acid, or something like that? Man, in Black: “Oh no, it’s just that they’re terribly comfortable.   I think everyone will be wearing them in the future.” As the clock … Continue reading →

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London Broil and Galante Cab

Posted on May 2, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“You wanted a place by the ocean. I had it opened. It was closed for the season. All these tables are for two people. Pick whatever one you want.” As we are all getting used to being locked in our … Continue reading →

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Tilapia and Two from Franken

Posted on April 30, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“The best thing we can do is go on with our daily routine” is a quote from Nurse Ratched from the theatrical play and then the film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.  This is Day 40 as I write … Continue reading →

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Gamberi con Carciofi and Chardonnay

Posted on April 28, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“If any form of pleasure is exhibited, report to me and it will be prohibited! I’ll put my foot down, so shall it be… this is the land of the free! The last man nearly ruined this place he didn’t … Continue reading →

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Chili and Rioja

Posted on April 26, 2020 by thewineraconteur

 Major Clipton: “Are they both mad? Or am I going mad? Or is it the sun?  Another day in someone’s version of utopia and we are making the most of it.  I have been in a funk, but I think … Continue reading →

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Piqueras and Piccata

Posted on April 24, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“Von Luger: Are all American officers so ill-mannered? Hilts: Yeah, about 99% Von Luger: Then perhaps while you are with us you will have a chance to learn some.  Ten days isolation, Hilts. Hilts: CAPTAIN Hilts. Von Luger: Twenty days. … Continue reading →

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