Category Archives: Wine

Hospices de Beaune

Posted on December 9, 2013 by thewineraconteur

In the center of the Burgundy district is Beaune, and in Beaune is its famous Hospice.  I just barely touched upon the Hospices de Beaune, and now I shall go forward.   Traditionally the third Sunday of November is when buyers … Continue reading →

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Charity in Burgundy

Posted on December 7, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The great vineyards of Burgundy are divided into the Cotes de Nuits and the Cotes de Beaune.  From all of the readings and discussions I have had about the Burgundy region, there are no vast estates similar to what is … Continue reading →

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Stream of Consciousness

Posted on December 5, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The term “stream of consciousness” is a literary term that I learned back in the early days of my education.  It was at Wilson Junior High School in Detroit, that I first discovered this device that is used by authors.  … Continue reading →

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A Couple of More Wines over the Weekend

Posted on December 3, 2013 by thewineraconteur

There are times when we are surrounded by family and friends that do not have the same appreciation for wines that a wine drinker has.   That does not mean that they should be shamed and actually they should be encouraged … Continue reading →

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A Surprise Guest for Thanksgiving

Posted on December 1, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The usual crowd was coming to the house to celebrate Thanksgiving, as well as the birthdays in the month of November.  Not to mention that the family from Louisville were also in town for the holiday.  Can you say full … Continue reading →

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An Impromptu Night and a Tesla

Posted on November 29, 2013 by thewineraconteur

We were getting the house ready for Thanksgiving, and prepping meals, when we got a phone call.  Our family from Louisville arrived early at the hotel, and invited us to join them for dinner.  The hotel that they stay at … Continue reading →

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Some Fun Dinners at Home

Posted on November 27, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Given my preferences, I prefer Armenian cuisine, followed by Mediterranean style cuisine after that.  That is what I like, if not having something simple like a filet.  Of course my Bride gets bored with my requests and since we are … Continue reading →

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Some More Early Wines That I Tried

Posted on November 25, 2013 by thewineraconteur

When one sees that you write a wine blog, they automatically presume that you are a wine snob and that you will tend to only write about the finest wines that are out on the market.  On the contrary, I … Continue reading →

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Some Early Affordable Wines That I Tried

Posted on November 23, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I noticed that on my last trip to Louisville, there were a few popular priced wines that I tried, and some made me rethink about some of the wines that I tried when I was still a student.  Back then … Continue reading →

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Another Call from “The Caller”

Posted on November 21, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have written a couple of times about a good friend that has been given the nom de plume of “The Caller” by another blogger that I now consider a good friend as well.  There are some days when I … Continue reading →

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