Tag Archives: California

Thanksgiving 2022

Posted on November 29, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Count Alfonso Romero: “What time will the guest arrive?” Butler: “Oh, well, no one arrives first, Sir. They all come in last.” We were planning on having thirty guests for Thanksgiving, which I don’t know about you, but for us, … Continue reading →

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Fine Wine Source Club November 2022

Posted on November 21, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I am constantly asked to join wine clubs, I guess there must be a reason, but I am still ecstatic about my local wine shop and club at the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  I may sound like a … Continue reading →

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The Graduation Dinner Continues

Posted on November 19, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It was fun watching our grandson indulge in one of his grandfather’s quirky enjoyments.  I would venture to say that most teenagers don’t go out on a regular basis for fine dining, in fact over the years, we have discovered … Continue reading →

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Two From Riboli Family Wines

Posted on November 13, 2022 by thewineraconteur

While we were at the Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival at Tivoli Village in between grazing on all the munchies, a fellow at one of the wine tables asked me if I had ever had a Los Angeles wine, … Continue reading →

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Prohibido Wines, Loica and Bodegas Alconde

Posted on November 11, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that most of the fun at the Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival was actually getting a chance to try the foods, and many were from touted Chef restaurants on The Strip that we don’t get … Continue reading →

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Two From Daou Vineyards

Posted on November 3, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Wandering around the Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival at Tivoli Village was a great time, especially since we could walk back to our casino hotel.  I know that I have mentioned the wines so far, but there was plenty … Continue reading →

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Ragtag Wine Company Malbec

Posted on October 30, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Immediately after getting a VIP bracelet to allow us to wander around the Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival with our crystal wine glass in hand, looking very lonely and neglected, because it was empty, we found our first wine … Continue reading →

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Surviving Over a Week in Vegas

Posted on October 22, 2022 by thewineraconteur

When you go to Las Vegas to visit your children and not to gamble, it is a different mindset.  The kids live in Summerlin and that is where we stay, about ten miles from The Strip.  In 1952 Howard Hughes … Continue reading →

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Wining at Detroit Metro

Posted on October 20, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Perhaps if we flew First Class, I might enjoy flying more, but the system has definitely made me a curmudgeon.  We get there so early, to park and get a shuttle to check-in and check our luggage; I also enjoy … Continue reading →

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Fine Wine Source October 2022 Club Wine Selections

Posted on October 16, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We just flew back home, and I had to stop at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to get the October Selections of the Wine Club.  It happens to be the best bargain I have found and I have … Continue reading →

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