Tag Archives: Sangiovese

A Commencement Speech

Posted on July 6, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Through the wonders of Social Media, it was suggested that I deliver the commencement speech to the last graduating class of Wilson Junior High School, my old Alma Mater. I took on the honored job with some trepidation and with … Continue reading →

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For the Graduates

Posted on July 2, 2016 by thewineraconteur

There are certain things that one encounters in life that goes in cycles. Weddings, religious rites and of course graduations, and it is partly from one’s age. My Bride and I have cycled through all of our friend’s weddings, and … Continue reading →

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Cuisine, the Restaurant

Posted on April 19, 2016 by thewineraconteur

One never knows what will invoke memories. Since I just wrote about the Restaurants of the Year, as reported by one of our daily papers, I got my memory working again. As I lament that matchbooks no longer are a … Continue reading →

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Easter and Birthdays

Posted on April 5, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Easter is one of the major holidays for families, especially in this household, and it was also a way to tie in the birthdays of the month for some of the clan. We had a couple of milestones for birthdays … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Le Cirque

Posted on March 30, 2016 by thewineraconteur

What a great way to spend an evening away and to celebrate a birthday at the legendary Le Cirque in the wonderful Bellagio Hotel. The glamour and the richness of the evening were just beginning. We were all doing the … Continue reading →

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A Chicago Memory

Posted on February 3, 2016 by thewineraconteur

How can one not enjoy Social Media? I saw a post from the Gene & Georgetti restaurant announcing that Elizabeth Doyle was performing at their new location and it made me smile. First off, one has to realize that Chicago … Continue reading →

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How to Upset a Surprise Party

Posted on January 20, 2016 by thewineraconteur

This has to be the dreaded thought for all that plan for surprise parties. The arabesque intricacies that are necessary to make it all work out for the best. Allow me to state emphatically that it was not me, before … Continue reading →

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Dinner with the Wine Raconteur Jr.

Posted on December 23, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Christmas time is always a special time to be with friends and family. One of my favorite perks of writing these memories about wine is that I am allowed to give “nom de plume” aliases to some of the cast … Continue reading →

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Culinary Extravaganza 2015

Posted on October 8, 2015 by thewineraconteur

It was the time for the 24’Th annual celebration of food and wine to benefit Schoolcraft College students and the Culinary Arts Program. The event is held at the VisTaTech Center/Waterman Wing of Schoolcraft College, which may be the finest … Continue reading →

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A Fifth Reunion

Posted on August 5, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Woodrow Wilson Junior High School was an amazing school and holds a fond memory for the majority of the students that attended there, and I am sure, even for the faculty. We just had our fifth non-year reunion as a … Continue reading →

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