Tag Archives: Spain

Xarmont Txakoli

Posted on April 8, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I was doing a special wine tasting at my local shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, and I was meeting an Instagram wine blogger for the first time.  I suggested this wine shop as she was looking for … Continue reading →

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Two Different Types of Bubbles

Posted on April 3, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I do enjoy my trips to my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source, because I never know, what I may encounter.   I mean there are some days, when they text me, about a special tasting and other times, I … Continue reading →

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One Spanish and One Italian

Posted on February 28, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I never get tired of trying new wines, and my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source helps me stay happy.  I mean most of the wines that I try there, have already been curated by the owner and his … Continue reading →

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A Head Start

Posted on February 16, 2022 by thewineraconteur

If romance is in the air, it must be St, Valentine’s Day.  Now, my Bride and I are not partial to going out, when the rest of the world is expected to be out for dinner.  The restaurants and staff … Continue reading →

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Stufato di Frutti di Mare

Posted on January 29, 2022 by thewineraconteur

One day in one of my enjoyable trips to my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, I was just getting ready to leave and I got waylaid.  Now I realize that it sounds peculiar that I … Continue reading →

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Catching Up with The Caller at Dinner

Posted on November 24, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Attempting to get together with The Caller is harder than finding a smooth road in Michigan.  Since, the moment that he and his charming wife both retired, they may have to hire a full time Social Secretary.  We actually made … Continue reading →

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Raventós i Blanc Blanc de Blancs

Posted on November 6, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I have been making asides about changes at the chateau, but more about that when the time comes.  In case you are wondering, my Bride hasn’t come to her senses, so I am not being thrown out with the bath … Continue reading →

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Alto Moncayo Veraton

Posted on September 3, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Another trip down Memory Lane, courtesy of my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source.  It really is interesting to see how, if any, vintages can affect a wine.  I was in retail, my entire career, so I can understand … Continue reading →

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“Best Wine in the World”

Posted on August 28, 2021 by thewineraconteur

“Best Wine in the World” was the banner stretched across the home page for Marques de Murrieta.  Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja DOCa 2010 won the top position in the Wine Spectator “The Top 100 – … Continue reading →

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Two Different Mimosas

Posted on June 13, 2021 by thewineraconteur

There is just something civilized about having a Mimosa, perhaps it is just tweaking the nose of the people that say “a meal without wine is just breakfast.”  Now I know that some people disagree with me, as they are … Continue reading →

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