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Ten Years

Posted on May 3, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It is hard to believe that I have been slaving at the computer and drinking wine for the last ten years to write an article here, every other night.  Years ago, in Junior High School, I had to read Richard … Continue reading →

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A St. Joseph and a Blaye

Posted on March 2, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I am totally spoiled these days, with impromptu wine tastings at The Fine Wine Source.  All of the wines that they carry have been curated by the owner and the staff, and sometimes guests.  They don’t compete with gas stations, … Continue reading →

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Thats “Amore”

Posted on February 6, 2022 by thewineraconteur

“When the stars start to shine, like you’ve had too much wine – that’s amore.”  If you are of my age and era, those lyrics are totally recognizable.  One of his trademark songs, in fact, I can’t think of anyone … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year 2021/2022

Posted on January 1, 2022 by thewineraconteur

“Only the unimaginative can fail to find a reason for drinking champagne.” –Oscar Wilde “Inventory: “Four be the things I am wiser to know:Idleness, sorrow, a friend, and a foe.Four be the things I’d been better without:Love, curiosity, freckles, and … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas 2021

Posted on December 26, 2021 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I wish you a Merry Christmas

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David and Goliath

Posted on November 20, 2021 by thewineraconteur

It had to happen here in Michigan and especially in the Detroit area.  It was originally going to happen on the west side of the state in 2020, but we know that a certain bug created havoc that year and … Continue reading →

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Twenty Years

Posted on September 13, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Twenty-one years ago, we were actually being tourists in “the city that never sleeps” according to Francis Albert.  No business trip, no frantic rushing around Midtown, we were just looking around.  In fact, we took the boat to Ellis Island, … Continue reading →

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An Armenian Wine Dinner is Planned

Posted on June 17, 2021 by thewineraconteur

When I am on social media, I very seldom put my two cents in, on someone else’s post.  I think some people think that it makes them appear better than the original poster.  Well, a little while ago, I did … Continue reading →

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Proshyan Brandy Factory

Posted on May 14, 2021 by thewineraconteur

While we were at our son’s house having pizza, he was showing me one of his collecting hobbies.  He enjoys collecting curious decanters of liquors, liqueurs and wines.  I have leaded crystal decanters, but his are more unique.  There are … Continue reading →

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I Have No Idea What to Expect

Posted on May 4, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I could care less about all of the badgering on Social Media for getting vaccinated.  I do know that the vaccines were created last year and originally it seemed that politicians were getting the vaccine first.  My Bride got her … Continue reading →

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