Category Archives: Wine

Brunch, Dinner, Zoom and Wine

Posted on May 21, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Capt. Richard N. Jenson: What are you doing there, soldier? Soldier getting up from floor:  Trying to get some sleep, sir. Patton: Well, get back down there, son.  You’re the only son of a bitch in this headquarters who knows … Continue reading →

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Filets and Franc

Posted on May 19, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“Major Strasser has been shot…round up the usual suspects.”  Day 60 of the lockdown, so by my estimation, I have been clean four times, and I was excited like a little kid going on a school excursion trip.  The only … Continue reading →

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Salmon and KJ Great Estates

Posted on May 17, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Bartlett: “Gentlemen, no doubt you’ve heard the immortal words of our new commandant: devote your energies to things other than escape, and sit out the war as comfortably as possible.” My Bride and I have been most fortunate as we … Continue reading →

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A Michigan Dinner

Posted on May 15, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Paul Crewe: “You know, there’s only one thing I’m sorry about.” Warden Hazen: “What’s that, Mr. Crewe?” Paul Crewe: “That you’re not out here with us knockin’ heads.” Warden Hazen: “I’m afraid I’m a little old for that.” Paul Crewe: … Continue reading →

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Easter, Zoom and Two Whites

Posted on May 13, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“Now, I can be a good guy, or I can be one real mean sum-bitch.” I think that we are all going through the motions of day in, day out.  Even my Bride has mentioned that she is tired, though … Continue reading →

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A Hats Not a Hat ’til it’s Tilted

Posted on May 11, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“Nobody goes to jail unless they want to. Unless they make themselves get caught.” It was Day 45 and we are making the most of the situation.  During the French Revolution when people were literally losing their heads, they actually … Continue reading →

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One Never Knows

Posted on May 9, 2020 by thewineraconteur

James Bond: “How about a cigarette?” Donald “Red” Grant: “Not a chance.” James Bond: “I’ll pay for it.” Donald “Red” Grant: “What with?” James Bond: “Fifty gold sovereigns.” That little bit of dialogue always comes into my head, when I … Continue reading →

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Another Aged Chardonnay

Posted on May 7, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Jefferson Smith: “I always get a great kick out that part of the Declaration of Independence.  You’re not gonna have a country where these kind of rules work, if you haven’t got men that have learned to tell human rights … Continue reading →

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Tequila Shrimp and Russian Hill Chardonnay

Posted on May 4, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Fezzik: “Why do you wear a mask?  Were you burned by acid, or something like that? Man, in Black: “Oh no, it’s just that they’re terribly comfortable.   I think everyone will be wearing them in the future.” As the clock … Continue reading →

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A Roast and Peju

Posted on May 4, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Rod Serling: “Imagine if you will a world where Cinco de Mayo falls on Taco Tuesday only to be ruined by a virus named after a Mexican beer” and then the music. That would have even been too bizarre of … Continue reading →

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