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About thewineraconteur

A non-technical wine writer, who enjoys the moment with the wine, as much as the wine. Twitter.com/WineRaconteur Instagram/thewineraconteur Facebook/ The Wine Raconteur

Cambria, California and a Side Trip for “Rosebud”

Posted on January 18, 2013 by thewineraconteur

One trip we made from Carmel required an overnight bag, while we left most of our clothes and wine in Carmel at our bed and breakfast.  My Bride is still in contact with one of her girl friends from school … Continue reading →

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Bargetto Winery, Santa Cruz Mountains, California

Posted on January 17, 2013 by thewineraconteur

On one of our day trips while we were in Carmel was into the city of Monterey, especially to see the area known as Cannery Row.  This day will be written about in several articles, I have already cited it … Continue reading →

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Heller Estates, Carmel Valley

Posted on January 16, 2013 by thewineraconteur

On our first trip to Carmel, during one of our road trips to see some wineries, one of them that we stopped at was Heller Estates.  They had a charming tasting room, with some unique sculptures on the grounds, which … Continue reading →

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Chateau Julien

Posted on January 15, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Driving into the Carmel Valley as you leave Carmel, you will see a very impressive white building that looks like it should be in France, you have arrived at Chateau Julien.  It is a beautiful setting, very serene on the … Continue reading →

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Passionfish in Pacific Grove, California

Posted on January 14, 2013 by thewineraconteur

On another day trip from Carmel we ventured into the lovely community of Pacific Grove, which was just a short drive away.  The Victorian architecture was abundant and beautiful and it is the home of the oldest continual in use … Continue reading →

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Ventana Inn & Spa, Big Sur, California

Posted on January 13, 2013 by thewineraconteur

On one of our day trips from Carmel, we ventured out to Big Sur, which is an area along the ocean, with no real demarcation of the area.  There are few homes to be seen and there were some very … Continue reading →

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Pebble Beach

Posted on January 12, 2013 by thewineraconteur

If you say Pebble Beach to most people, they automatically think of golf, and rightfully so.  In the Detroit area besides thinking of golf there is also the legendary car show Concours d’Elegance.  This legendary area in the Monterey peninsula, … Continue reading →

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Monterey Wine Country

Posted on January 11, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have seen a couple of postings recently that the Monterey County is one of the best areas to visit for wine lovers, and I cannot deny that fact.  We have been there a couple of times and we talk … Continue reading →

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Another Christmas Season is Over

Posted on January 10, 2013 by thewineraconteur

If you follow this blog with any regularity, you know that my Bride has her annual Ladies Party right after the Thanksgiving weekend and that it kicks off our Christmas Season at the house.  That entails about forty cartons up … Continue reading →

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The Town Tavern in Royal Oak, Michigan

Posted on January 9, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This past Sunday was a rather unusual day for me.  My Bride was attending a memorial mass, and I was traveling to the far side of suburbs to a funeral home to pay my respects for a member of my … Continue reading →

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