Tag Archives: Rioja

A Couple of New Rioja Wines to Me

Posted on June 25, 2014 by thewineraconteur

After lusting over all of the French wines that I saw at Elie Wine Company, my attention was directed to some Spanish wines. Elie had made several trips and started researching some wines in Spain, and he was so delighted … Continue reading →

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“Drink Wine Day”

Posted on February 17, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I have no idea who creates these so called national days of commemoration.  In one of the recent glossy periodicals that I receive Hour Magazine that is about Detroit and the Tri-County area, I saw a little message that reads … Continue reading →

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An Evening of Two Wine Bloggers and Their Brides

Posted on February 9, 2013 by thewineraconteur

As I started this blog, I had no idea what to expect, nor did I have any belief that anyone would read my recollections, other then perhaps my Bride.  Soon after I had begun, I had a gentleman that started … Continue reading →

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San Chez, Tapas and Rioja in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Posted on November 7, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Our first time discovering the pleasures of a tapas restaurant was at San Chez in Grand Rapids.   We had heard of this type of restaurant, but had not had the pleasure of trying the concept.  While we hadn’t thought of … Continue reading →

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