Category Archives: Wine

Bellflower and Gruner Veltliner

Posted on September 14, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We recently tried a new restaurant that opened in Ypsilanti. Michigan.  Ypsilanti is a rather unique city that lives in the shadow of Ann Arbor, even though there is a university in Ypsilanti as well.  The name is pronounced as … Continue reading →

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Two More Made the Cut

Posted on September 12, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Even with the lockdown appearing to calm down, though we are still potentially at the whim of one individual that can tighten everything again.  I have been in the same unofficial club as a lot of other wine bloggers that … Continue reading →

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September Birthdays 2020

Posted on September 10, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I guess we were all scofflaws, but we attempted to have a birthday celebration, just like we used to do before genteel society ended and we were all in a form of solitary confinement, unless one was in confinement, and … Continue reading →

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A Restaurant Closing

Posted on September 8, 2020 by thewineraconteur

As a retired merchant, it bothers me to see a business closing or filing for reorganization or going out   business.  This year I have been watching many businesses closing either on their own accord or by mandates of local governments.  … Continue reading →

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What, No Cheeseburger?

Posted on September 6, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I remember when I was a kid in grade school, I used to read the newspaper, actually I would read anything that I could get my hands on.  There was an article back then about local celebrities who opined where … Continue reading →

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No $600.00 Vinegar for Me

Posted on September 4, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We almost suffered a tragic calamity on a Tuesday night. I guess that it was just due to the good fortune that I have been constantly in the wine cellar, as I moved, shifted and inventoried the main wall of … Continue reading →

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The V Spot

Posted on August 31, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Raiding the cellar seems to be a popular diversion for the last couple of months.  First all the restaurants were closed and then they were only open for carry-out and then finally they were allowed to open, but at thirty … Continue reading →

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A Quick Night Out

Posted on August 29, 2020 by thewineraconteur

It was one of those nights when we just wanted to go out for a change of pace.  We haven’t been going out as much as we used to, before the lockdown, but we still try.  Also, we have stockpiles … Continue reading →

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Dead Canyon Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on August 27, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I really enjoy belonging to a wine club, actually we belong to three and the Fine Wine Source of Livonia offers the biggest selection of surprises.  I say that because the wines that we receive are probably not wines that … Continue reading →

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“FS” Rosato Piemonte

Posted on August 25, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I was getting ready to stop by the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and pick up my August wine club selection, as I am finally getting back on track.  Perhaps soon there will be wine tastings again and the … Continue reading →

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