Monthly Archives: June 2012

Mumm(s) The Word

Posted on June 9, 2012 by thewineraconteur

OK, I couldn’t resist sounding a bit like a Damon Runyon character, on the day we made a trip to Mumm Napa Valley.  We stopped by, just in time to take a tour of the winery; they have several tours … Continue reading →

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Pampering, Wine and Shopping

Posted on June 8, 2012 by thewineraconteur

One of the first things we did in Napa was to take a drive to the north end of the valley to Calistoga.  We were going to a spa.  I had never been to a spa before, and had never … Continue reading →

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Plumpjack

Posted on June 7, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Queen Elizabeth dubbed Sir John Falstaff from Shakespeare’s “Henry IV” and the owners of a restaurant in San Francisco in the Fillmore district liked it and used it.  When we were at Caymus Winery, there was another group that was … Continue reading →

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Chanterelle – Voted Napa Valley’s Most Romantic Restaurant

Posted on June 6, 2012 by thewineraconteur

With a tag-line like that, we knew that we had to try this restaurant.  This series on Napa Valley will be interspersed with visits to restaurants, as this is part of the allure of Napa.  Quality food is integral to … Continue reading →

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Caymus and Conundrum

Posted on June 6, 2012 by thewineraconteur

A conundrum is an enigma, a puzzle, a mystery or a riddle.  Conundrum on the label humbly states that it is a California White Table Wine.  The Wagner family has a proprietary blend that makes this wine, much more than … Continue reading →

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The Napa Valley Wine Train

Posted on June 4, 2012 by thewineraconteur

“The World’s Most Elegant Train” is the way they tout themselves.  I have never ridden on the Orient Express, so I will take their word for it, but it is a very nice ride.  We decided that it would be … Continue reading →

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A Leisurely Lunch

Posted on June 3, 2012 by thewineraconteur

It was harvest time, and I took time to pick some grapes.  I have never tasted such sweet grapes in my entire life.  I really could not stop popping those grapes into my mouth; it was like eating sugar cubes … Continue reading →

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The Desk, Oscars and Rubicon

Posted on June 2, 2012 by thewineraconteur

“Bonasera, Bonasera” were the two words I immediately thought of as I gazed at this desk.  It was THE DESK, where a man petted a cat, while listening to “I believe in America.”  All that was separating me and that … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go To Napa Valley

Posted on June 1, 2012 by thewineraconteur

My Bride said let’s go to Napa Valley for our next holiday.  To an amateur wine lover, that is close to Nirvana.  My brain went into hyper-drive.  There is so much to plan, so much to see, but most important…so … Continue reading →

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