Category Archives: Wine

Adieu Louisville

Posted on May 19, 2018 by thewineraconteur

It was our last night in Louisville and outside of the commute, it was very pleasurable.  My Bride had finished up her Continuing Education credits which are necessary for one of her designations.  As for me I just sat in … Continue reading →

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A Birthday at Vincenzo’s

Posted on May 15, 2018 by thewineraconteur

While we were in Louisville, we went out to celebrate our nephew’s girlfriend’s birthday and she was turning twenty-one.  I know for most it is a big celebration, but back in the day, I was never carded, so my birthday … Continue reading →

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A Night In

Posted on May 13, 2018 by thewineraconteur

We had a quiet night in Louisville as the next night we were all going out for a big dinner.  We had a wonderful lunch and we were just going to relax for the evening.  My Bride was busy getting … Continue reading →

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Rosé at The Village Anchor

Posted on May 11, 2018 by thewineraconteur

It was a beautiful day in Louisville, the weather that they should have had for the Kentucky Derby.  I was doing some Raconteur stuff on my laptop and my Bride was working that morning courtesy of her phone and laptop, … Continue reading →

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Getting Situated

Posted on May 9, 2018 by thewineraconteur

There is something calming about relaxing after a long ride, and six hours is really my maximum.  I once did a thirteen-hour drive and I pondered if that was grounds for divorce, not really, but in the work environment, four … Continue reading →

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Off to Louisville

Posted on May 7, 2018 by thewineraconteur

There we were driving down to Louisville, Kentucky and it was Derby Week.  The bad news is that we were not there for the Derby.  My Bride was attending courses for her Continuing Education credits to maintain one of her … Continue reading →

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A Church Celebration

Posted on May 3, 2018 by thewineraconteur

In case anyone is concerned no walls caved in, because the banquet was held in another venue.  We often go to events and this was one of them.  My Bride’s church was celebrating their Fiftieth Anniversary, and we both belong … Continue reading →

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A Syrah and a Cab

Posted on May 1, 2018 by thewineraconteur

The world of wines to me is still fascinating after all of these years and I am still a student of the grape.  I basically have wine where ever I go any more.  When I am at a restaurant, a … Continue reading →

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Populis Wabi-Sabi

Posted on April 29, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Yes, I did a double-take reminiscent of some of the old stand-by comics of the Golden Age of Cinema when I heard the name of this wine.  The name was very unique and my brain was trying to conjure up … Continue reading →

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A Forlorn Hope and a Waugh

Posted on April 27, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I guess I just enjoy tasting wine, as I have been on a wine tasting spree lately.  I mean it is just fun to do and maybe you can even catch me for a tasting one day.  There are times … Continue reading →

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