Category Archives: Wine

Start With Syrah

Posted on November 3, 2018 by thewineraconteur

One of the most popular questions that I receive is “what do you do?”  I respond that I am a retired clothier of some forty plus year at least, and in today’s lifestyle that word requires an explanation.  It was … Continue reading →

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A Birthday Brunch

Posted on November 1, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Of the birthday celebrations for my Bride, I only attended one bona-fide event.  So many of the events are scheduled with her, right after work, that maybe I should be getting a complex that nobody wants my company.  She had … Continue reading →

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A Couple for my Bride

Posted on October 30, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Through the course of a calendar year, every day is special, and once a year my Bride has her day.  Of course, she is so special to so many people that she has multiple celebrations with family gatherings, her cousin’s … Continue reading →

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A Last and a Last

Posted on October 28, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Of the seventeen wines that the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan had ready for tasting, I only five and two that were not on the list.  I was trying to be good, since I was only picking up the … Continue reading →

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Two Napa Reds

Posted on October 26, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I was on a roll at Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan tasting some great wines and all because I was picking up my monthly club selection.  With the advent of the Coravin System, wine shops must be doing a … Continue reading →

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Two from the Old World

Posted on October 24, 2018 by thewineraconteur

As I recall, I was going to pick up my wine club selections from the Fine Wine Source in Livonia and believe it or not, I got waylaid in a wine shop.  Some times I can make stops anywhere longer … Continue reading →

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Volnay Premier Cru En Champans

Posted on October 22, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I am sure that most people that belong to a wine club, show up to the shop, give their name and pick up their allotted parcel of wines.  At the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, I find that I have … Continue reading →

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Two New Club Wines

Posted on October 20, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Writing a wine blog and belonging to a wine club can be a very expensive combination, especially when my local club is Fine Wine Source in Livonia.  I do not mean to imply that they only sell expensive wines, but … Continue reading →

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My September Club Meeting

Posted on October 18, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I have belonged to a dinner club since 1989, which may sound like a long time, but the club has been in existence for about 125 years.  In fact, when the City of Detroit was celebrating their 300’th birthday, we … Continue reading →

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The Hotel Frankfort

Posted on October 16, 2018 by thewineraconteur

After a couple good winery visits we were ready to check into a hotel and have dinner.   We planned on visiting wineries in the Leelanau Peninsula, because that would have us close to Frankfort, which I have written about several … Continue reading →

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