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Slow Down

Posted on January 25, 2018 by thewineraconteur

“Slow down, you move too fast…” are the opening words to a song that popped into my head about two wine themed gifts that I received over the past Christmas Season. I can also relate to the classic scene when … Continue reading →

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Me on Instagram

Posted on January 19, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I may be a little slow on the uptake for Social Media, but with a blog came Facebook, then Twitter and now Instagram. All in the endeavor for finding a few more individuals that may like to read about wine. … Continue reading →

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A Wish

Posted on January 1, 2018 by thewineraconteur

We just want to take a moment and wish everyone a Happy New Year and may the new year bring you plenty of love, luck, health and happiness from this point on.

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A Very Merry Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2017 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I want to take a moment to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. While I am typing away, she is in the kitchen preparing dishes for Christmas Eve and making plans for Christmas Day. The holidays are … Continue reading →

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Jordan Painter

Posted on November 14, 2017 by thewineraconteur

The guest speaker for Klinker Brick Winery at D. Vine Fine Wines in Livonia was Jordan Painter, who is the Regional Manager for the winery and he was a good soul, as his name was printed on the sheets as … Continue reading →

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Klinker Brick Winery

Posted on November 12, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Here I was learning about Klinker Brick Winery from Lodi, California and I was all ears, though I was also ready to keep tasting some wines. There was a special wine tasting that evening focusing on this one winery at … Continue reading →

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A Remembrance

Posted on November 6, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I very seldom stray from the fond memories of wine, but bear with me, as I am today. “Woulda, coulda, shoulda” is an expression that I heard bandied about in my youth and now as I am older and can … Continue reading →

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A Night with Jason Earnest

Posted on October 23, 2017 by thewineraconteur

A hockey night at D. Vine Wines with no Don Cherry, in fact we had the finance partner for the evening and he was passionate about the wines. I mean Detroit is a hockey town and has been forever. The … Continue reading →

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A Prayer

Posted on October 3, 2017 by thewineraconteur

This morning as I got out of bed and went to turn on my computer, I also turned on my cell phone and got a test message that no parent wants to see. I had planned on an easy day … Continue reading →

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Grand Traverse Distillery

Posted on September 1, 2017 by thewineraconteur

While wandering the downtown district off Traverse City, wondering what would be bought by the professional shopper that I am married to. My Brother-in-Law I think was having the same thoughts. All of a sudden, we walked by the tasting … Continue reading →

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