Category Archives: Wine

“Never Dream Alone”

Posted on July 11, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I have written and reviewed some wines from Tank Garage Winery and through social media we have an association.  On social media, I think it works best when there is give and take.  I guess they noticed that I write … Continue reading →

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A Lunch That Ended Well

Posted on July 9, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We were meeting a friend out in Brighton for lunch the day after Independence Day.  We picked up the friend at her house and had some bubbles before we went out for the actual lunch.  We had made a reservation, … Continue reading →

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Two Summer Wines

Posted on July 7, 2021 by thewineraconteur

There are days when I walk into my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source and every wine is a winner.  Actually, that is every time I stop in, because they don’t carry the usual run-of-the-mill wines that are found … Continue reading →

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En Primeur Reds – Part Two

Posted on July 5, 2021 by thewineraconteur

If I was this excited just tasting a selective sample group of En Primeur wines, if and when the world opens up again properly, those lucky souls that will be there, will be in Seventh Heaven.  I have read and … Continue reading →

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An Arneis and a Turbiana

Posted on July 3, 2021 by thewineraconteur

All the years that I was in retail, I enjoyed the customer relationships and I think that is why I really like my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source.  When I walk in, they all know me by name … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Dinner 2021

Posted on July 1, 2021 by thewineraconteur

My Bride always makes sure that I am remembered on Father’s Day, and half the time, even though I usually select the gifts for me, I tend to forget.  She also claims that I am a very expensive habit, high … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Brunch 2021

Posted on June 29, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I am really curious what the new approved wording will be for Father’s Day will be.  Right after Mother’s Day we found out that it is now “birthing parent” and for that alone, I pray to God, for taking my … Continue reading →

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Almost Normal? Part Two

Posted on June 27, 2021 by thewineraconteur

The end of an era of elegance and class came to an end; instead of Cary Grant we now have Stanley Kowalski. Years ago, Ronald Reagan called for the Berlin Wall to be razed, today there is nothing as dramatic, … Continue reading →

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En Primeur Reds-Part One

Posted on June 25, 2021 by thewineraconteur

There I was at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source and I was doing a wine tasting with one of the employees and kibbitzing with the owner of the shop as well, as he already had a chance … Continue reading →

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En Primeur Blanc

Posted on June 23, 2021 by thewineraconteur

In the spring time as the saying goes, a young man’s fancy turns to amour, but in Bordeaux, the amour is en primeur.  What is en primeur?  To put it in easy-to-understand language, because I am not an authority, it … Continue reading →

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