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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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My 500’TH Article as a Wine Blogger

Posted on January 28, 2014 by thewineraconteur

According to my publisher WordPress, this is my 500’Th article that I have written about wines.  In the world of Blogging, I am sure that this may not be much of a milestone, but I am proud of the fact … Continue reading →

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A Couple of New Toys

Posted on January 16, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I have discussed wine gadgets several times, and I dislike beating the subject to death, but I recently received a couple of gadgets that I think deserve mentioning.   The first item is another decanter, and yes there are several … Continue reading →

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Monthly Wine Writing Challenge #6 (Mystery)–Time to Vote!

Posted on January 15, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Originally posted on the drunken cyclist:
Well, the time for submissions is now over, and I have to say I am thrilled with the number and quality of entries this time around! The previous “record” number of entries was 15…

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Vacation Memories

Posted on January 12, 2014 by thewineraconteur

As a raconteur, I allow myself the leisure of rambling on at times.  I also have maintained souvenirs from vacations, which have allowed me a bit of “show and tell” at times.  Not only can I show wine labels or … Continue reading →

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Wine and Christmas

Posted on January 10, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Armenian Christmas has passed and it is now the time to pack up all of the decorations in the house.  Christmas is a major holiday here at the house.  The decorating is done the weekend after Thanksgiving and after carrying … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2013 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, and thank you for taking the time to read my recollections.  All the best of love, luck, health and happiness to you all.

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Some Memories Surrounding 911

Posted on September 12, 2013 by thewineraconteur

As tragic as 911 is to the psyche of America, I can relate memories that are more enjoyable one year before and one year later.   Almost a year to the date, my Bride and I were in Manhattan for … Continue reading →

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