Tag Archives: Italy

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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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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My Sauce Bolognese

Posted on April 12, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“Hey, come over here kid, learn something.  You never know you might have to cook for twenty guys someday.  You see, you start out with a little bit of oil.  Then you fry some Garlic.  Then you throw in some … Continue reading →

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Massolino Barolo

Posted on March 7, 2020 by thewineraconteur

As I slowly try to get reorganized and create a new routine and make time to do things properly, now that the government thinks that I am officially a senior citizen, even though I don’t feel any change.  While I … Continue reading →

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Bar Louie

Posted on March 3, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Bar Louie is a restaurant that normally my Bride and one of her former coworkers go to, for get-togethers about once a month.  She actually has a couple of different places that she uses for different coworkers as she does … Continue reading →

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Caruso & Minini Terre di Giumara

Posted on March 1, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I am going to talk about the imported wine that was the second selection from my local wine club, the Fine Wine Source.  As they like to offer one domestic and one imported wine each month.  I think the best … Continue reading →

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Podere Ciona Semifonte

Posted on February 26, 2020 by thewineraconteur

One of the great things about finally getting out, was going to my wine shop, it had been about two months since I had set foot into The Fine Wine Source.  Rest assured, I did not have to reintroduce myself … Continue reading →

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Ninety-four

Posted on February 10, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I have had the great pleasure to have a Mother-in-Law that is the antithesis to the creatures that have been portrayed on the stage, film, radio and television.  I am sure that some may be envious, but she is just … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve 2020

Posted on January 17, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Somehow, I can’t see this new decade surpassing “The Roaring Twenties” of the last century.  New Year’s Eve is one of those holidays that my Bride prefers to have at the house.  I mean periodically I think of how nice … Continue reading →

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An Amarone and an Eiswein

Posted on January 5, 2020 by thewineraconteur

A dinner with The Wine Raconteur (Sr.) and Jr. and the two lovely brides, and some cameo appearances by the children.  It was the perfect setting for a Christmas season dinner and we were happy to be squeezed in to … Continue reading →

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