Monthly Archives: September 2018

Kori SLH Pinot Noir

Posted on September 30, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I am always gleeful as a kid, when I am unpacking my new carton from “A Taste of Monterey.”  Granted that we pay for the wine, before it is shipped, but the contents are always a mystery.  I think that … Continue reading →

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Scheid Reserve Claret

Posted on September 28, 2018 by thewineraconteur

The second bottle that I removed from the carton from my wine club “A Taste of Monterey” was Scheid Vineyards Reserve Claret 2012.  I have heard and read plenty of accolades for Scheid Vineyards and I actually have four different … Continue reading →

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Mer Soleil SLH Reserve

Posted on September 26, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Wine has been coming here fast and furious these days, and we just received our latest shipment from “A Taste of Monterey.”  We encountered this wine club on our first trip to Carmel and were pleased to find that they … Continue reading →

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Two Heady Reds

Posted on September 24, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I picked up two new red wines from my new wine club at Fine Wine Source in Livonia.  I had a very strange week and I could hardly manage to squeeze a trip over there, because I knew that I … Continue reading →

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Warm or Cold

Posted on September 22, 2018 by thewineraconteur

On our last evening with Ms. Yoga until her next visit, we were sitting and drinking left over wines from our adventures and noshing.  I kept trying to print up a hospitality bill to slip under the door, like we … Continue reading →

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A Fun Night

Posted on September 20, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Ms. Yoga is always a joy to be around, because not only does she like wine, but she is a good egg, as we used to say.  She has a great sense of humor, and things pop up that remind … Continue reading →

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More Reflections on Virtual Tasting

Posted on September 18, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Now that I have a second virtual wine tasting under my belt courtesy of Snooth, I have to say that I felt more comfortable with the concept.  The first time I had trepidations about what could go wrong and just … Continue reading →

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Two More German Whites

Posted on September 16, 2018 by thewineraconteur

The balance of the virtual wine tasting conducted by Snooth with the guest Matthew Kaner who was really into German wines.  Matthew is the wine director and partner in several wine bar in the Los Angeles area, and I imagine … Continue reading →

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A Night with Matthew Kaner

Posted on September 14, 2018 by thewineraconteur

My second adventure with a virtual wine tasting through the auspices of Snooth.  I would hardly say that I am an old hand at it, but it was another learning experience.  The guest speaker for the evening was Matthew Kaner … Continue reading →

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A Virtual Wine Tasting of Some German Wines

Posted on September 12, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I have another virtual wine tasting this evening under the good graces of the wine site Snooth.  This is the second virtual wine tasting that I have been invited to participate in, and I now have a much better idea … Continue reading →

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