Tag Archives: Syrah

A Respite

Posted on August 29, 2016 by thewineraconteur

As I have stated often, I consider myself a clothier, which means that I am in the retail industry. If you have never been, or if you have in the past, you will understand that meal breaks can be the … Continue reading →

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Two More Spanish Wines

Posted on August 21, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While I was at Elie Wine Company shopping with my Brother-in-Law we also discovered a couple more Spanish wines. Elie has branched out some, from originally only carrying French wines, as he has become a distributor and wholesaler for some … Continue reading →

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Finally Another Call

Posted on July 18, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Just when I thought that I was going to have to file a Missing Person Report, I received a text from The Caller. It had been some time that I had heard from him, though my Bride keeps in touch … Continue reading →

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Rocky’s of Northville

Posted on June 6, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Leave it to me, an ardent fan of the Rat Pack, to not keep up with modern music, and is “Rap” considered music. We were going to try a recently opened restaurant the other night, but they were closed. Since … Continue reading →

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Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Posted on June 4, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I guess that I have been lucky that I tried many wines, when I first started my self-studies. Since I was just talking about a Rhone style wine in California, I guess I should mention the real thing as well. … Continue reading →

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Flying Saucers Welcome

Posted on June 2, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I wish that I was more organized, but I am not. I found another box of wine labels that I had soaked off of the bottles and all of a sudden I remembered that I had been to a winery … Continue reading →

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Relaxing in Vegas

Posted on March 18, 2016 by thewineraconteur

We are not gamblers, so Las Vegas is a strange destination for me to go to every year, except for the fact that we have children and grandchildren there. Over the years, of course we have visited all of the … Continue reading →

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Zinc Brasserie & Wine Bar

Posted on February 11, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The other day at an affair, I was talking to another couple and we were discussing wine, as if you were surprised. The other thing we were talking about is restaurants, another popular subject for me. We were remembering several … 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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Christmas Day

Posted on January 6, 2016 by thewineraconteur

This is one day of the year that we do not do at home and enjoy the festivities and revelry at the home of others. We always start the day off at my Mother-in-Laws home for a Christmas breakfast. The … Continue reading →

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