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A Christmas Surprise

Posted on December 29, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There has always been some speculation as to whether I really write a wine blog, and I have even been questioned by other writers, because it may take some paragraphs to actually get to the wine. As I have stated … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2015 by thewineraconteur

We just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and may it be filled with love, luck, health and happiness. It is a time to reflect on those that we will not be with, due to geography or because of … Continue reading →

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Repeal Day

Posted on December 3, 2015 by thewineraconteur

“Flash! Good evening Mr. and Mrs. America and all the ships at sea” That was the staccato opening lines read by Walter Winchel the American newspaper journalist of the Roaring Twenties when he opened up his program, in the early … Continue reading →

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Seeing a Great Friend Again

Posted on August 31, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There is something to be said for seeing friends that have moved away and started new a new life. Recently that just happened and it made for a grand evening. Social Media is a wonderful way to keep in touch, … Continue reading →

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Wine Crates

Posted on August 29, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Wooden wine crates have a certain allure to me, from the good old days. Wines that were shipped from Europe took long ocean cruises and they had to be packed securely for the ride. Mike at “Please Bring Me My … Continue reading →

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The Times They Are Changing

Posted on July 2, 2015 by thewineraconteur

When I was a kid, and I mean a child, I used to go sometimes with one of my parents to the State of Michigan Liquor Control Commission when they would go and buy beverages for the house. You would … Continue reading →

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Kirk Kerkorian

Posted on June 26, 2015 by thewineraconteur

It was recently in the news that Kirk Kerkorian passed away. The name may or may not ring a bell for people. He was a very successful businessman and a prominent donator to charities, especially Armenian charities as he was … Continue reading →

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Granholm vs. Heald

Posted on May 25, 2015 by thewineraconteur

May 16 was the Tenth Anniversary of Granholm vs. Heald and it was a wonderful decision for all wine lovers in the states of Michigan and New York. The case was argued in the United States Supreme Court on December … Continue reading →

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My Third Year as The Wine Raconteur

Posted on May 3, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I guess it is time to open another bottle and give my self a toast, though I really don’t need much prodding to open a bottle of wine. I still consider myself a novice and I really don’t know how … Continue reading →

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“Little Ole Wine Drinker Me”

Posted on April 13, 2015 by thewineraconteur

“When I get older, losing my hair, many years from now. Will you still be sending me a valentine, birthday greetings, bottle of wine.” April is National Poetry Month according to an email that I received from my publisher. Now … Continue reading →

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