Tag Archives: California

A Forlorn Hope and a Waugh

Posted on April 27, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I guess I just enjoy tasting wine, as I have been on a wine tasting spree lately.  I mean it is just fun to do and maybe you can even catch me for a tasting one day.  There are times … Continue reading →

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Ladera Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on April 25, 2018 by thewineraconteur

As strange as it may sound, I keep going to wine tastings whenever I get a chance.  Some are organized and some are rather casual, almost done by the seat of the pants.  I have been to wineries where the … Continue reading →

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Tré Son Zinfandel

Posted on April 23, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Have you ever enjoyed something and then go to look it up and think am I in the Twilight Zone?  That was the case after I tasted a charming wine that showed the depth of terroir that I so enjoy.  … Continue reading →

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Twenty-Five Years

Posted on April 21, 2018 by thewineraconteur

It was a quarter of a century ago, that I met my Bride at a singles dance.  We figured that was cause for something different to celebrate.  Of course, that evening was a Friday night, and now it was a … Continue reading →

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Venn and Young Inglewood Estate

Posted on April 19, 2018 by thewineraconteur

The Young Inglewood Wine tasting that I attended at Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan was truly an eye opener.  Here was a tasting conducted by the winegrower and winemaker Scott Young and the last two wines were so impressive, … Continue reading →

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Two from Young Inglewood

Posted on April 17, 2018 by thewineraconteur

How much nicer of a day can it be, even with a cold rain, to be tasting some wines from Young Inglewood of Saint Helena, Napa Valley, California.  Scott Young the winegrower and winemaker was at Fine Wine Source in … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon with Scott Young

Posted on April 15, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Scott Young is the winegrower and the winemaker for Young Inglewood Wines in Saint Helena, Napa Valley, California.  I had the good fortune to meet and taste his wines at Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  Fine Wine Source is … Continue reading →

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Two from Ms. Yoga

Posted on April 11, 2018 by thewineraconteur

It has been awhile since we have heard from Ms. Yoga about her adventures with wine.  She has been busy doing that cursed endeavor known as work.  She lives out of a suitcase quite a bit these days, so it … Continue reading →

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March Birthdays 2018

Posted on April 3, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I got home a couple days earlier than my Bride and I started getting back in to a routine.  There was some writing to catch up on, my correspondence is still lagging, some domestic chores because we split up the … Continue reading →

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Heller Estate Malbec

Posted on March 30, 2018 by thewineraconteur

How can one not be excited when the third bottle of wine from my wine club is a Malbec?  There is just so much pleasure when I unpack my carton from “A Taste of Monterey” as I never know what … Continue reading →

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