Tag Archives: Carmel Valley

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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A Taste of Monterey; A Wine Club

Posted on December 13, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Well I was labeling and storing all the wine that my Bride had bought for the holidays and all of the dinners that she either prepared in the last weeks or so, or soon to be.  She likes to buy … Continue reading →

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“Well…Do You Feel Lucky?”

Posted on November 22, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I would venture to say any guy from my generation knows that question and the fellow that asked it.  The actor was known for paring his dialogue down and his raspy voice worked to great effect in the Dirty Harry … Continue reading →

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Dinner on the Patio

Posted on September 2, 2012 by thewineraconteur

One of my Bride’s friends invited us over to her house to have dinner with her and her friend.  We graciously accepted and looked forward to the dinner, as her girlfriend attends many cooking classes around town.  My Bride told … Continue reading →

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