Category Archives: Wine

A Couple of Barolos

Posted on November 17, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I am like a kid in a candy store when I am at Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  I talk about how I go in and do some wine tastings, and before anyone thinks that I am getting anything … Continue reading →

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A Turbiana and a Pinot Noir

Posted on November 15, 2018 by thewineraconteur

When I am at Fine Wine Source for a tasting, I try to alternate between the Old World and the New World, just so that I have potentially new wines to discuss and so that I am not always talking … Continue reading →

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Two French Wines to Taste

Posted on November 13, 2018 by thewineraconteur

For me, being the gopher to go pick up our monthly wine club selection at Fine Wine Source is a great job.  I go in, say hello, and everyone knows my name, I think there was a television show about … Continue reading →

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Club Wines for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 11, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I received the email a day earlier that I could pick up the club wines from Fine Wine Source in Livonia.  I was in the middle of a project, just like I always am these days.  So, the next day … Continue reading →

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Ms. Yoga is Nostalgic

Posted on November 9, 2018 by thewineraconteur

One of my cast of characters Ms. Yoga will be paying another visit shortly and the Casa Raconteur will be ready with open arms.  The luggage rack will be at the foot of the bed, and we will try to … Continue reading →

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I Try to Have Fun

Posted on November 7, 2018 by thewineraconteur

As I reflect on my past career, I had fun.  Through out the years I have encountered some people on both sides of the counter that if I could I would have avoided, but I guess that is true for … Continue reading →

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Two Marquises

Posted on November 5, 2018 by thewineraconteur

In the United States, peerage ranking is not really taught, so suffice it to say that a Marquis is a nobleman below a Duke, but above an Earl or a Count.  The most famous Marquis known in the United States … Continue reading →

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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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