Category Archives: Wine

Forty?

Posted on September 18, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The Wine Raconteur Jr. turned forty and it makes me think of a meme on saw recently that said “We aren’t getting older, just our kids are.” That statement is so true, I mean, I first met him when I … Continue reading →

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A Crush

Posted on September 16, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I have carried a secret crush, maybe not so secret crush for Sophia Loren, almost all of my life, and let us say I aspire big. Ever since I was a kid and dragged along by my parents to the … Continue reading →

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Until Next Time

Posted on September 14, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Ms. Yoga finally finished her high school reunion and she was staying with us for the night, before she was going to the airport to go home. Of course the Casa de Raconteur was all set to prepare the lodging … Continue reading →

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Wine Crawl

Posted on September 12, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Wine Crawls seem to pop up periodically in different communities. The concept is that it is a great way to introduce the community to potentially new visitors and to bring new customers to the business area. What a delightful concept, … Continue reading →

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The Auburn Café

Posted on September 10, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I always try to have at least a week of articles, because one never knows when the Muse may want to have the day off and this way I don’t have to scramble, as I like to publish an article … Continue reading →

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A Quick Dinner

Posted on September 6, 2016 by thewineraconteur

There we were sitting in the bar at Fleming’s Steak House, now in a booth and wondering where all the crowds were. We were munching on the house made potato chips that they automatically bring to the table. Ms. Yoga … Continue reading →

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Taste of Summer

Posted on September 4, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Ms. Yoga and her brother then met us at Fleming’s Steak House. I left them at the wine bar, to finish their drinks and I walked over to make sure that we could get a table, especially because there was … Continue reading →

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“Never Dream Alone”

Posted on September 2, 2016 by thewineraconteur

We were all sitting at one of the tables at D. Vine Fine Wines having a grand old time, and isn’t that what wine should all be about? One of the joys of being at a wine bar is to … Continue reading →

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D. Vine

Posted on August 31, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I guess I have been remiss and it has been brought up to my attention that I should add another character to my cast of wine devotees. Ms. Yoga is one of our oldest friends and she has been on … Continue reading →

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A Respite

Posted on August 29, 2016 by thewineraconteur

As I have stated often, I consider myself a clothier, which means that I am in the retail industry. If you have never been, or if you have in the past, you will understand that meal breaks can be the … Continue reading →

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