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Easter Sunday 2026

Posted on April 13, 2026 by thewineraconteur

In Armenian one would say Shnorhavor Surb Zatik or Happy Easter in English.  We had about fifteen here for Easter dinner and alas the family is getting splintered, and plenty is from the demands of employers.  Of course, when I … Continue reading →

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Italy Wine Tasting – Part One

Posted on March 26, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Since I was out, after recovering from pneumonia, I stopped by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to pick up the Wine Club selections as well as to enjoy a wine tasting that they were holding.  The first wine … Continue reading →

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Almost Show Time

Posted on November 25, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We were finally on our way to see Bernadette Peters and her one woman show at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor.  I think we were both looking forward to seeing the show, perhaps me, a bit more, but my … Continue reading →

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A Friend Over for Christmas

Posted on January 11, 2022 by thewineraconteur

As I have stated over the years, my Bride loves to invite people over for dinner.  She always is concerned that if they are a widow or a widower that they are not eating properly.  The Mother Hen syndrome, I … Continue reading →

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An Arneis and a Turbiana

Posted on July 3, 2021 by thewineraconteur

All the years that I was in retail, I enjoyed the customer relationships and I think that is why I really like my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source.  When I walk in, they all know me by name … Continue reading →

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A Turbiana and a Pinot Noir

Posted on November 15, 2018 by thewineraconteur

When I am at Fine Wine Source for a tasting, I try to alternate between the Old World and the New World, just so that I have potentially new wines to discuss and so that I am not always talking … Continue reading →

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The Italian Wines at the Culinary Extravaganza

Posted on October 12, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I realize that I have been going on and on about the wines that were served at the Culinary Extravaganza 2015, but I have no choice. The selection was fantastic, compared to some of the years. Some years it felt … Continue reading →

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A Garden Wedding

Posted on May 18, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I remember that we were driving and it seemed forever to get to a wedding site out near Holly, Michigan. It was a very pastoral area, and I thought for sure that we had made a wrong turn and we … Continue reading →

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