Tag Archives: California

A Taste of Monterey – Winter 2025

Posted on February 11, 2025 by thewineraconteur

By happenstance, back in 2003, my Bride and I were on holidays at having lunch at the famed Sardine Factory and in the Cannery Row district, that was written about by John Steinbeck. We walked into “A Taste of Monterey” … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arroyo Seco, California, Chardonnay, Folktale Winery and Vineyards, KW Ranch & Highlands, Monterey, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Scratch, Shale Canyon, Sparkling Rose, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

A Casual Dinner with Our Son’s Family

Posted on February 2, 2025 by thewineraconteur

One of the unique things, is that our son and his family have moved back from Las Vegas and my Bride is trying to get them into the social whirl. I enjoy it immensely, because I don’t have to factor … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Cline Family Cellars, Condado de Haza, Crianza, Familia Fernandez, North Coast, Ribera Del Duero, Seven Ranchlands, Tempranillo, Viognier | Leave a comment

New Year’s Eve 2024

Posted on January 30, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We had a very quiet New Year’s Eve celebration, as the weather was terrible, and we live on the opposite side of the city from everyone else. So, we had just a small gathering and my Bride was still a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Ambonnay, Bouzy, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Cuvee, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Champagne Andre Clouet, Chardonnay, Dunning Vineyards, Malbec, Merlot, Montagne de Reims, Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rose Champagne, Spiritum, Spring Mountain District, The Benchland, Willow Creek District | Leave a comment

Christmas Dinner 2024

Posted on January 27, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I don’t know how it is in your family structure, but certain families have certain holidays booked, basically for life. Which is great, as it makes sense and much easier to make plans. One of my cousins has had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Otella, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cinsault, Clos du Clocher, Cotes de Provence, Domaine Houchart, France, Grenache Noir, Heritiers Bourotte-Audy, Highlands 41, Italy, Lugano DOC, Merlot, Otella, Paso Robles, Pomerol, Syrah, Tibouren, Vignobles Famille Quiot | Leave a comment

Planning Another Christmas Dinner

Posted on January 24, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Some dinners are easier to plan than others. We have friends that are not wine drinkers like we are, and we have to create menus that will work for all concerned. My Bride had a friend and her husband come … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Auslese, Berg Rottland, Bestheim, California, Cave Vinicoe e Kietzenheim-Kaysersberg, Cremant D'Alsace, Dopff au Moulin Estate, France, Germany, J Vineyards, Monterey County, Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Rudesheimer, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County, The Furst, Weingut Carl Ehrhard | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – January 2025

Posted on January 21, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I figure that I will break up the current narrative to mention that I have stopped at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to pick up the monthly club offerings. The club selections as well … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienta Agricola Lombardo, Bella Union, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Confino, Italy, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Prugnolo Gentile, Sangiovese, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Ynez Valley, Sta. Rita Hills, The Paring, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment

Christmas with The Wine Raconteur Jr. 2024 Part Two

Posted on January 18, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While my Bride was getting the main course prepared, she also had made her Caesar Salad, and vegetables. The main course of the meal, she started preparing the night before, as she was making two different types of Ribs in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Barolo, Bodegas Manzanos, California, Cascine Rivette e Marena, Familia Fernandez de Manzanos, Grenache, Italy, Korbin Kameron, Manzanos Red Wine, Marchesi Villadoria, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Serralunga, Sonoma County, Sweet Isla, Tempranillo, Vino Tinto | 2 Comments

The Last Three Wines from the Korbin Kameron Tasting

Posted on January 6, 2025 by thewineraconteur

This last sponsored tasting for the year at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan featured Korbin Ming who also brought a library wine from Moonridge Vineyards to taste alongside his current offering, plus a dessert wine. It couldn’t get … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Korbin Kameron, Late Harvest, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sonoma County, Sweet Isla | Leave a comment

Three Single Varietals from Korbin Kameron

Posted on January 3, 2025 by thewineraconteur

The next three wines that Korbin Ming poured from his Korbin Kameron wines were varietal grapes usually thought of as blending grapes, while we were at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. These three grapes are now being seen … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Korbin Kameron, Malbec, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment

Korbin Ming Pours More Korbin Kameron Wines

Posted on December 31, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was quite an event at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; as Korbin Ming, the General Manager of Moonridge Vineyards and Korbin Kameron was pouring eleven of his family’s wines that day. The rest of the tasting featured … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cuvee Kristin, Korbin Kameron, Malbec, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Petit Verdot, Proprietary Red Wine, Sonoma County | Leave a comment