Monthly Archives: August 2021

Celani Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on August 30, 2021 by thewineraconteur

People ask me constantly, if I ever get tired of tasting wines or if it gets boring. When I am doing my often times, impromptu tastings at The Fine Wine Source, it never gets boring. The comradery that is encountered, … Continue reading →

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“Best Wine in the World”

Posted on August 28, 2021 by thewineraconteur

“Best Wine in the World” was the banner stretched across the home page for Marques de Murrieta. Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja DOCa 2010 won the top position in the Wine Spectator “The Top 100 – … Continue reading →

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August 2021 Club Selections

Posted on August 26, 2021 by thewineraconteur

One of my favorite outings is going to The Fine Wine Source, my local wine shop and getting the two wine bottles that are the monthly wine club choices. That is a great perk for the club members and for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau La Gabarre, Columbia Valley, France, Luke Wines, Merlot, Rose, Syrah, The Companion, Wahluke Slope, Washington | Leave a comment

Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino

Posted on August 24, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I was tasting a wonderful wine recently at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source and they asked me if I had ever had it, I said that I have had wine from the region, but I didn’t think … Continue reading →

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Realm Cellars “The Bard”

Posted on August 22, 2021 by thewineraconteur

There are times when I stop at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source and I find myself elevated above my food grade. I am not usually in the pay grade to encounter cult wines, and yes, I have … Continue reading →

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A House Party

Posted on August 20, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Some times a party is announced, just because. Especially after the lockdown, it doesn’t take much to get people together. Even impromptu parties can be easy, especially during the summer months. Most men like to barbecue, and years ago I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Daou Vineyards, Elizabeth Spencer, Mendocino County, Paso Robles, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a comment

Brunch at The Daxton

Posted on August 18, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We try to make a day of it, if we can, a date day. Somehow, I ended up with the lion’s share of the shopping and that is not how it usually works out. Of course, my Bride goes shopping … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged "Unique", Dalaille, Domaine du Salvard, France, Italy, Langhe DOC, Nebbiolo, Nebbiolo Langhe DOC, Perbacco, Piedmont, Sauvignon Blanc, Val de Loire IGP, Vietti, Vin de Pays du Jardin de la France, Vin du Pays | Leave a comment

A Franciscan Cab at the St. Croix Shop

Posted on August 16, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Almost my entire working career I was a clothier, not a haberdasher, but a clothier. Over the years I have met some individuals that will always be a clerk. There was a certain status of being a clothier and it … Continue reading →

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Cuvee Kristin and Sweet Isla

Posted on August 14, 2021 by thewineraconteur

The first official winetasting at The Fine Wine Source was coming to an end for us, but it was going on for another day at the shop. Korbin Ming did an excellent job, even with his flying in that morning … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cuvee Kristin, Korbin Kameron, Late Harvest, Malbec, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sweet Isla | Leave a comment

Five Cabs from Korbin Kameron

Posted on August 12, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I was about midway in the first official winetasting after some eighteen months at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source. The tasting was held by Korbin Ming, the winemaker at Korbin Kameron at Moonridge Vineyards. The nineteen-acre estate … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Korbin Kameron, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, Reserve, Sonoma County | Leave a comment