Tag Archives: “A Taste of Monterey”

A Taste of Monterey – Summer 2024

Posted on July 2, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We just received our wine club shipment from “A Taste of Monterey” that we joined by accident when we discovered the shop and that they could ship to Michigan, because then we were a Felony State for wine shipments, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, Big Sur Vineyards, BSV Red, California, Chateau Julien, Folktale Winery and Vineyards, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Le Mistral, Marsanne, Monterey, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Roussanne, Russell Joyce Wine, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Tondre Grapefield, Viognier, White Witch | 1 Comment

A Taste of Monterey – Spring 2024 Selections

Posted on March 26, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We have a wine club membership with A Taste of Monterey, it is their “Private Reserve Club” and we went with the gusto. The idea is that with this classification we would be getting some wines that we definitely won’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Bernardus Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Comanche Cellars, Monterey, Petite Sirah, Pianetta Winery and Vineyard, Sangiovese, Santa Lucia Highlands, Soberanes Vineyard, Syrah, Tondre Grapefield, Tuscan Nights, White Hawk Vineyard | Leave a comment

A Taste of Monterey – Winter 2023

Posted on January 17, 2024 by thewineraconteur

The first wine club that we ever joined was “A Taste of Monterey” and the big plus, was that they could ship wine to Michigan, as we were considered a felony state. The famous case of Heald vs. Granholm changed … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Antle Vineyard, Arroyo Seco, California, Chalone, Chardonnay, Chateau Julien, Folktale Winery and Vineyards, Joyce Vineyards, Joyce Wine Company, Monterey, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, Russell Joyce Wine, Scott Family Estate, Sparkling Brut | 1 Comment

“A Taste of Monterey” Fall 2023

Posted on October 4, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The first club we ever joined was by accident, when we discovered “A Taste of Monterey” just before we were going to eat at the Sardine Factory at Cannery Row. At that time Michigan was a felony state for having … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Family Reserve, Folktale Winery and Vineyards, Grenache Blanc, Joulian Vineyards Ltd., Le Mistral, Marsanne, Merlot, Monterey, Pianetta Winery and Vineyard, Roussanne, Viognier, White Witch | Leave a comment

A Taste of Monterey Club July 2023

Posted on June 27, 2023 by thewineraconteur

A Taste of Monterey club shipment arrived and this was the first wine club we joined back on 10 February 2003, and we discovered them by happenchance as we were killing time, waiting for our lunch reservation at the famous … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, Big Sur Vineyards, BSV Red, California, Carmel Valley, Grenache, Mesa Del Sol, Monterey, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Silvestri Vineyards, Syrah | Leave a comment

Comanche Cellars Tempranillo 2020

Posted on April 6, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The last bottle that I pulled out from my shipment from “A Taste of Monterey” is Comanche Cellars Tempranillo San Antonio Valley 2020. This will be the third bottle of wine that I have received from them. The first was … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", California, Comanche Cellars, Monterey, Pierce Ranch Vineyards, San Antonio Valley AVA, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

Wrath Estate Pinot Noir 115/667 San Saba Vineyard 2019

Posted on April 4, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The second bottle of wine that I pulled from the “A Taste of Monterey” wine club parcel was Wrath Estate Winery Pinot Noir 115/667 San Saba Vineyard Monterey 2019. Wrath Estate Winery is located in Soledad, California and they are … Continue reading →

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Bernardus Rosella’s Chardonnay SLH 2021

Posted on April 2, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We just received our Spring 2023 shipment from our old wine club A Taste of Monterey and we have probably been members for around twenty years, one day I should probably ask. In fact, I called and they returned my … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Bernardus Winery, California, Chardonnay, Monterey, Rosella's Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands | Leave a comment

ATOM Wine Club Winter 2023 Part One

Posted on January 12, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The first wine club we ever joined was “A Taste of Monterey” and it was purely by happenstance. We were going to eat at the famed Sardine Factory in Monterey and we were wandering around the Cannery Row district and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", California, Chardonnay, Exposition Estate Vineyards, Methode Champenoise, Methode Traditionelle, Monterey, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Wine | Leave a comment

Monterey Wine Club September 2022 Selections

Posted on September 16, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It must be September, because I just received a shipment from “A Taste of Monterey” which we started years ago, back when Michigan was still a felony state for out of state wine shipments. By accident, we walked into their … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Alicante Bouschet, Arroyo Seco, California, Cedar Lane Vineyard, Chateau Julien, Contra Costa County AVA, Folktale Winery and Vineyards, Grenache, Joseph's Blend, Kori Wines, KW Ranch & Highlands, Malbec, Mission Ranch Vineyard, Monterey County, Mourvedre, Pierce Ranch Vineyards, Pinot Noir, San Antonio Valley AVA, Sandy Lane Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Ventana, Zinfandel | Leave a comment