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A Blogging Celebration

Posted on November 14, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I started my little wine blog in May 2012, and Facebook just before that.  It was strongly suggested that I get an Instagram account, which I finally did in March 2017; I guess I am slow to try new things.  … Continue reading →

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Another Blog Anniversary

Posted on May 4, 2025 by thewineraconteur

On 4 May 2012, I began this chapter of my life, writing about my enjoyment of wines.  I realize in the big picture, it doesn’t amount to much, but I have had fun, and hopefully in the now thirteen years, … Continue reading →

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Birthday Greetings, Bottle of Wine

Posted on March 11, 2025 by thewineraconteur

If those two random thoughts flow in your brain with a medley, you are like my Bride and myself and of a certain age and era.  We caught the first show of “The Beatles Invasion” and there were four different … Continue reading →

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The Morning of the Wedding

Posted on March 2, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that during my entire career I always enjoyed what was known for years as Cruise Season, as the fabrics and colors were fun.  Everyone that flew down for the wedding and most were also for the … Continue reading →

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“A Beautiful Noise”

Posted on February 5, 2025 by thewineraconteur

You may have noticed over the years that my Bride is a planner, and she often plans things with her one of her former work associates.  I joke because sometimes, I am the afterthought, as they were going to see … Continue reading →

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Christmas with The Wine Raconteur Jr. 2024 Part Two

Posted on January 18, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While my Bride was getting the main course prepared, she also had made her Caesar Salad, and vegetables.  The main course of the meal, she started preparing the night before, as she was making two different types of Ribs in … Continue reading →

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“Lee” and Lindeman’s

Posted on November 16, 2024 by thewineraconteur

After our dinner we walked over to the Michigan Theater to see a film called “Lee.” My Bride knew of this film, and this was her second “bio-pic” that she has enjoyed, the first was Reagan, and she not only … Continue reading →

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Some Bargain Odds and Ends

Posted on November 7, 2024 by thewineraconteur

After the Chanel themed wine tasting, there was a bit of a surprise going on at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  The wholesaler that arranged for the Chanel tasting, brought some of his odds … Continue reading →

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An Accomplishment

Posted on August 28, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Believe it or not, I started The Wine Raconteur on 4 May, 2012 and I am just shy of 2,400 articles and I am still having fun; and I now average about a thousand readers or visitors each week.   I … Continue reading →

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Three Massican Wines

Posted on August 25, 2024 by thewineraconteur

While I was at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; a wine sales representative had dropped off three wines in hopes of getting them on a shelf in the store. At this point in time, I think that I … Continue reading →

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