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Some Esoteric Wine Themed Gifts We Received

Posted on January 9, 2015 by thewineraconteur

When people know that you like wine, a lot of them will try to get you something as a gift, to show that they thought about you, and this is laudable. These gifts have some whimsy and they will be … Continue reading →

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My Christmas Wish and Toast

Posted on December 26, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I am sending Merry Christmas wishes to all this season and may it be a healthy, happy time for all spent with loved ones. While I appreciate the fact that not all the people that may read this do not … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Wine Theme Gift Items

Posted on September 25, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I received a couple of items of wine paraphernalia as gifts and they are quite at opposite ends of the spectrum. I might add that I enjoy both, but I am sure that I will use one more then the … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Magazine Issue of the Year

Posted on July 19, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I guess that I am an amateur “foodie” and “wine geek.” The two go together so well and when you throw them into a mix with friends or sometimes just a great date night, it is almost nirvana. What does … Continue reading →

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Is It Just Me?

Posted on May 10, 2014 by thewineraconteur

“I can’t take it anymore, Felix, I’m cracking up. Everything you do irritates me. And when you’re not here, the things I know you’re gonna do when you come in irritate me. You leave me little notes on my pillow. … Continue reading →

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My Second Anniversary as a Blogger

Posted on May 8, 2014 by thewineraconteur

According to the all seeing and all knowing publisher of mine, it has been two years since I registered for an account. I have mentioned in my own non-technical style a lot of wine in that time, and perhaps to … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas

Posted on April 12, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Off on another trip to Las Vegas to see the glitz of the city and also to remember the past glamour of the city as well. The city is host to one of the largest clothing shows twice a year, … Continue reading →

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Are Wine Drinkers Eccentric?

Posted on February 27, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Are wine drinkers eccentric, this has been a questioned that has bandied towards me on occasion by others curious about our ilk; I do not think of myself as eccentric, only because this word denotes wealth and I am certainly … Continue reading →

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“Drink Wine Day”

Posted on February 17, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I have no idea who creates these so called national days of commemoration.  In one of the recent glossy periodicals that I receive Hour Magazine that is about Detroit and the Tri-County area, I saw a little message that reads … Continue reading →

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A Zone 9 Toddy, Because I am Sick of Snow

Posted on February 15, 2014 by thewineraconteur

When I was growing up in Detroit, prior to Postal Zip Codes, we had Postal Zones and I grew up in Zone 9.  Zone 9 for me, was where I grew up, and I grew up in an Armenian enclave.  … Continue reading →

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