Tag Archives: Barolo

Beni di Batasiolo Barolo

Posted on September 5, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Have you ever felt that you have done something and it turns out that you haven’t?  I recently had this feeling and I could have sworn on a stack of Bibles that I had.  I recently changed my cellular phone … Continue reading →

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The Last Night with the Vegas Crowd

Posted on August 28, 2019 by thewineraconteur

It was a bittersweet night for us, as we met up with our daughter and two of her boys before they went back home.  We finally made it work for El Barzon, as the first time there was a black … Continue reading →

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Cello

Posted on January 26, 2019 by thewineraconteur

It was a long time coming, but at Cello in downtown Howell, we met The Caller and his wife.  There is no one that has missed this couple more than my Bride and I.  Since they have both retired, they … Continue reading →

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When Its Least Expected

Posted on January 16, 2019 by thewineraconteur

There was an old television show in black and white called Candid Camera and I purloined the title from their song.  Periodically I am surprised when I get gifts, I give out gifts, especially in the Christmas season, without a … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Barolos

Posted on November 17, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I am like a kid in a candy store when I am at Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  I talk about how I go in and do some wine tastings, and before anyone thinks that I am getting anything … Continue reading →

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Two Italians

Posted on August 7, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I guess from almost the start of my wine appreciation journey, the wines of Italy have always been one of the cornerstones of my education process.  I mean there is not one country that I will ever know completely and … Continue reading →

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A Birthday at Vincenzo’s

Posted on May 15, 2018 by thewineraconteur

While we were in Louisville, we went out to celebrate our nephew’s girlfriend’s birthday and she was turning twenty-one.  I know for most it is a big celebration, but back in the day, I was never carded, so my birthday … Continue reading →

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Two from the Continent

Posted on February 22, 2018 by thewineraconteur

There I was trying some new wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia and I was just amazed at the range of wines that were being offered.  With the use of the Coravin system the wines poured were all … Continue reading →

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Debbie Reynolds and Le Cirque

Posted on May 2, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I have been going off and on to Las Vegas for years, more so nowadays to visit two of my children and five grandchildren that live there. Some more astute vacationers select their times to coincide with a show by … Continue reading →

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Lelli’s on Woodward Avenue and a Barolo

Posted on October 5, 2012 by thewineraconteur

The original Lelli’s restaurant on Woodward Avenue was unique.  It had morphed into the place everyone remembers.  There were all sorts of little rooms and coves and sometimes felt like a maze.  I never asked, but presumed that the restaurant … Continue reading →

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