Tag Archives: Lujan de Cuyo

Did Anyone Lose a Slipper?

Posted on August 7, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We went to an exhibit “Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume” at The Henry Ford.  The Henry Ford is the modern way of referring to The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan and possibly … Continue reading →

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“I Will Gladly Pay You Tuesday”

Posted on April 24, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I have been driving my poor Bride crazy, lamenting that I want a burger.  I know that doesn’t sound like a difficult request, but it is; I guess that I am high maintenance.  My Bride has made me numerous different … Continue reading →

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From Mendoza to Burgundy

Posted on February 8, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Some days the tastings at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan just never end, and I am not one to complain.  I had just finished fourteen wines from Korbin Kameron and I was directed over to try a couple … Continue reading →

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Two from Mendoza

Posted on August 21, 2018 by thewineraconteur

There was plenty of wine transported up to Crystal Mountain for the week, and that doesn’t even cover the extra wine runs that were done, while we were up there.  For as many people that were up there, we didn’t … Continue reading →

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The Caller Retired

Posted on May 29, 2018 by thewineraconteur

We recently had the opportunity to have dinner with The Caller and his wife at Gravity Bar & Grill in Milford, Michigan.  The Caller is one of my beloved cast of characters that I rely on for an occasional article … Continue reading →

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Yo

Posted on January 17, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Whenever I am at a wine tasting, I always look forward to the last two wines, as I hope to find something interesting. Sitting at the wine bar at D. Vine Fine Wines with my Bride all eager as well. … Continue reading →

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Two Malbecs

Posted on May 20, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Some times without any forethought one encounters a couple of wines that are of the same grape. Malbec started off in the Cahoors region of France, ended up as one of the grapes for blending in Bordeaux and then took … Continue reading →

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Reunion Plans and Roman Village

Posted on March 11, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I wrote about Wilson Junior High School in Detroit, and how we had our third year “non-year” reunion last summer.  The Gods must have been pleased, because a new planning committee is afoot for the fourth reunion.  There has been … Continue reading →

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