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Saying Goodbye to Our Host

Posted on November 15, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I guess it truly was a moment of serendipity that we ended up at the Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival at Tivoli Village.  We really went to Las Vegas to spend time with the children and grandchildren, but who … Continue reading →

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Tenjaku Whisky

Posted on November 9, 2022 by thewineraconteur

While we were at the Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival at Tivoli Village we got slightly astray from drinking wines.  If that is possible, but I saw a vendor table offering Japanese Whisky and I have never had any.  … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival

Posted on October 28, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It was quite happenstance or serendipity, but this vacation of ours was planned quite some time prior and only about a month or so prior to our leaving, did I find out about this event.  Through the wonders of social … Continue reading →

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Mixed Memories of Old Vegas

Posted on October 18, 2022 by thewineraconteur

“There was this kid I grew up with; he was younger than me. Sorta looked up to me, you know. We did our first work together, worked our way out of the street. Things were good, we made the most … Continue reading →

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Armenian Wines in Livonia

Posted on October 12, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I have discussed Armenian wines periodically, and they have arrived at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  On one of my stops in the shop, they showed me some wines that were dropped off for … Continue reading →

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Just Arrogance

Posted on August 31, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I used to enjoy telling friends and strangers alike, especially when we are out that there are wineries in all fifty states.  I always enjoy looking at the expressions on people’s faces when I make that statement.  Of course, now … Continue reading →

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Le Ragnaie Brunello and Fornace

Posted on August 23, 2022 by thewineraconteur

There we were enjoying a tasting of Le Ragnaie wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  Actually, everyone in the shop was having a wonderful time, but we were all missing the chance to meet and talk with … Continue reading →

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Two I Am Sure My Bride Will Enjoy

Posted on July 26, 2022 by thewineraconteur

When I spend some time tasting wines at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, I am tasting wines that I think will be of interest to myself, as well as for this blog.  I am … Continue reading →

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July 2022 Wine Club Selections

Posted on July 24, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I finally picked up my wine club selections from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  I can tell you that even though I have been retired, there is no moss on me, I always seem to be on the … Continue reading →

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Two Old World Distinctive Whites

Posted on July 22, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I stopped at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, to pick up a case of my Bride’s latest go-to wines.  I may be a blogger, but she is the darling of the shop and they … Continue reading →

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