Tag Archives: Syrah

Our Last Dinner with Ms. Yoga

Posted on June 12, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Even though Casa Raconteur was the official residence of Ms. Yoga during her week, she did leave us and spend some time in Grand Rapids during this business trip.  For some odd reason, she just ignores the invoice that is … Continue reading →

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What Women Enjoy

Posted on June 10, 2018 by thewineraconteur

While we had the pleasure of Ms. Yoga’s company she was here on a business trip.  She also found some time to see her family and friends.  One of the days that she was able to blend everything together, she … Continue reading →

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Omen

Posted on May 25, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I am not going to talk about the film with Gregory Peck and Lee Remick, nor the last film that starred a future winemaker.  I was at the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan tasting some wines.  I am sure … Continue reading →

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Two Distinct Cabs

Posted on May 23, 2018 by thewineraconteur

As always, it is not too difficult for me to find some time to do some wine tasting.  I mean, not that I really need any wines to add to the cellar, even if I had room, but one never … Continue reading →

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Two For Eighty

Posted on May 21, 2018 by thewineraconteur

We were recently invited out to celebrate a couple who were both turning eighty this year.  The party was hosted by their children and they had a full turnout of guests to enjoy the festivities.  The children grew up with … Continue reading →

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A Syrah and a Cab

Posted on May 1, 2018 by thewineraconteur

The world of wines to me is still fascinating after all of these years and I am still a student of the grape.  I basically have wine where ever I go any more.  When I am at a restaurant, a … Continue reading →

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Populis Wabi-Sabi

Posted on April 29, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Yes, I did a double-take reminiscent of some of the old stand-by comics of the Golden Age of Cinema when I heard the name of this wine.  The name was very unique and my brain was trying to conjure up … Continue reading →

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Enrico Santini

Posted on February 26, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I had the pleasure to try two of Enrico Santini’s wines at my recent tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  Enrico Santini grew up in the Bolgheri district of Tuscany, which is one of the newer wine … Continue reading →

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Two French Wines

Posted on February 20, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I thought I would stop by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia to really give the shop a once over, but I was wrong. After they gave me a glass and started using the Coravin opener, I was all ears … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day 2018

Posted on January 9, 2018 by thewineraconteur

New Year’s Day is a quiet day around here normally. I have a quirky superstition that what ever one does on New Year’s Day is what one will do for the rest of the year. Hence, I try to only … Continue reading →

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