Tag Archives: “A Taste of Monterey”

Some New Wines

Posted on June 13, 2017 by thewineraconteur

It has been a rather hectic week, and I saw that I was has having a shipment of wine delivered from my wine club A Taste of Monterey. Of course, I forgot to mention it. Believe it or not, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Claret, Joullian Vineyards, Malbec, Merlot, Monterey, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Roger Rose Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Scheid Vineyards, The Highland Projects, Tudor Winery | 4 Comments

A Ray of Sunshine

Posted on March 19, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Thank you A Taste of Monterey for raising me out of the doldrums from the “joys” of the last week. I was at home getting a chance to start putting away the mess from the last week and now that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Amaranta, Antle Vineyard, Bilancio, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chalone, Fairview Ranch, Joyce Vineyards, Kirk William's Vineyard, Monterey, Pianetta Winery and Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Travieso Wines | Leave a comment

New Year’s Eve

Posted on January 4, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that that I like to go out for dinner quite a bit and you may have noticed, as I like to write about restaurants almost as much as I like to write about wine. Suffice it … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Bolgheri Sassicaia, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Cima Collina, Italy, Monterey, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sasssicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Tondre Grapefield, Vino da Tavola Rosso | Leave a comment

December Delivery

Posted on December 17, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The latest delivery from our wine club A Taste of Monterey arrived and as always, I am like a little kid opening up presents from under the tree. It has been one of the best investments that we have made … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, Bernardus Winery, Blair Estate, California, Chardonnay, Delfina's Vineyard, Grenache, Los Ositos Vineyard, Marilyn Remark, Monterey, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sierra Mar Vineyard | Leave a comment

Some Future Tastings

Posted on September 30, 2016 by thewineraconteur

It looks like I will not run out of wines to discuss, but three more have just entered into potential articles. I just opened up my latest shipment from my wine club “A Taste of Monterey.” I can’t even tell … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Four Boys Vineyard, Hames Valley Vineyard, Joulian Vineyards Ltd., Monterey, Pessagno Winery, Pinot Noir, Roger Rose Vineyard, San Lucas Vineyard, Scheid Vineyards | Leave a comment

Some Wines I Took

Posted on September 22, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I was so impressed with the party celebrating The Wine Raconteur Jr. turning forty, that I felt that one article would not do the evening justice. While the ambience of the theme was working, their home was not filled with … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", California, Chardonnay, Chianti Classico, Gabbiano, Italy, Puma Road, Sangiovese, Santa Lucia Highlands, Vigna Monte Nero Ranch | 2 Comments

Whoa!

Posted on June 22, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I just received my shipment from my wine club “A Taste of Monterey” and the selection is just what I had envisioned the club to be from the start. I had my choice of getting two bottles of wine every … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cambiata, Chardonnay, Coastview Vineyard, Cuvee S.A. Andree, Laumann Family Estate Wines, Malbec, Monterey, Monterey County, Petit Verdot, Puma Road, Red Wine, RF Wines, Rocosa Loma Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Tannat, Vigna Monte Nero Ranch | 6 Comments

Another Fiftieth Anniversary

Posted on May 31, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I have had the good fortune to attend two Fiftieth Wedding Anniversaries and the funny thing is that both were celebrated at the exact same church, fifty years later. Fifty years is quite an accomplishment in today’s society and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", California, Chardonnay, Doctor's Vineyard, High Flyer, Monterey County, Pelerin Wines, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sierra Mar Vineyard | 5 Comments

A Milestone of Sorts

Posted on April 15, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I guess I should pay more attention to the information that my publisher gives to me, but at times, at this point in my life I do not like to be rushed. I tend to try to keep a series … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, California, Chardonnay, Cru Wine Company, Mariposa Wine Company, Monterey County | 6 Comments

More New Wines

Posted on April 3, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I am finally writing about the new wines that I received from my wine club A Taste of Monterey. Everyone that belongs to the club, probably received the wines a couple of weeks ago, but I asked that they delay … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Cima Collina, Heller Estate, Lockwood Oaks Vineyard, Malbec, Meritage, Merlot, Monterey, Pelerin Wines, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, San Antonio Valley AVA, Santa Lucia Highlands | Leave a comment