Monthly Archives: July 2013

Hess Select Chardonnay

Posted on July 10, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Very recently we had some wine, which was an old friend of ours.  It was one of the first wineries that we visited during our week in Napa Valley.  I am talking about Hess Collection.  Well my Bride was excited … Continue reading →

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A Visit and a Bottle of Chimney Rock

Posted on July 8, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The week of the Fourth of July, we had family in from out of town for a couple of events.  During one of the down days, I was watching some of the boys, while some of the girls went to … Continue reading →

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Harvest on Huron in Chicago, Illinois

Posted on July 6, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I am looking at a book of matches and remembering a day that was rather unique.  I was in Chicago for business and I was walking along the street making my way to the Merchandise Mart for a trade show.  … Continue reading →

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“Somewhere Beyond the Sea” Chateau Latour 1961

Posted on July 4, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This article was actually published yesterday on a fellow Blogger’s Page “The Winegetter.”  He and his charming wife are off on holidays, and he has asked a group of wine writers to submit a couple of essays on his page … Continue reading →

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An Uneasy Flight

Posted on July 2, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I am joining a group of assorted Wine Bloggers that have taken the challenge to write an article combining wine and transportation.  Our esteemed writer “The Drunken Cyclist” came up with this theme and just from the name of his … Continue reading →

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