Tag Archives: Central Coast

A Nice Little Visit

Posted on May 9, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The other day one of our son’s and his family stopped by for a visit and it was a nice quiet time. Two of the three grandchildren came with our son and his wife for dinner. My Bride is her … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Finca Constancia, Gonzales Byass, Graciano, Petit Verdot, Spain, Sterling Vintner's Collection, Syrah, Tempranillo, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla | Leave a comment

If it is February it is Time for Birthdays

Posted on February 24, 2015 by thewineraconteur

February rolled around and it was time to celebrate the birthday recipients for the month, as is our usual custom. We thought that we may have had to delay the good times, because of the potential inclement weather, but once … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blai Ferre Just, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carignan, Carinyena, Catalan, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Folset, Garnacha, Grenache, La Crema, Mos del Billo vineyard, Ona, Priorat, Riesling, Robert Mondavi, Sonoma Coast, Spain, Syrah | 4 Comments

Feather Bowling

Posted on January 7, 2015 by thewineraconteur

If there ever was a city that has survived itself like a Phoenix, it may be Mt. Clemens, Michigan. When I was a kid, I used to hear tales of my Grandfather walking across the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alto Agrelo Valley-Lujon de Cuyo, Argentina, California, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Llama Malbec, Mendoza, William Hill Winery | 2 Comments

Another Graduation Party

Posted on July 15, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The time of the year is upon us, where we get to celebrate our graduates. One of my cousin’s daughters was an honoree this year and they had a party at their house. There was a huge pavilion erected in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignion, Carnivor, Central Coast, Clarksburg, Cryptic Red Wine, Cryptic Wines, Decoy, Duckhorn Vineyards, Luna, Menage a Trois, Merlot, Midnight, Napa Valley, North Coast, Paso Robles, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Sangria, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trinchero Family Estates, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Back in Plymouth, Michigan

Posted on June 3, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Plymouth, Michigan is really a quaint city that was first settled in 1825, later became a village and finally incorporated into a city. It is almost exactly the halfway point between Detroit and Ann Arbor and looks like how one … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Adobe White, Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy, California, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Clayhouse Wines, Drouhin Laforet, France, Grenache Blanc, Princess, San Miguel, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier | 4 Comments

Mother’s Day

Posted on May 14, 2014 by thewineraconteur

“So I said, ‘Where do you want to go for your anniversary?’ She said, ‘I want to go somewhere I’ve never been before.’ I said, ‘Try the kitchen!’” Henny Youngman in Goodfellas and almost every other television and nightclub spot … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Boete Winery, Cabernet Sauvignion, California, Carmel V, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Saunders Vineyard, Sterling Vintner's Collection | Leave a comment

What Wine Goes With Leftovers?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I wrote about all the preparations to get the Sunday afternoon reception done for friends and family of the happy couple. Needless to say, there was way more food made then was necessary, which tends to be the norm when … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Edna Valley Vineyard, La Crema, Sonoma Coast | Leave a comment

Salvatore’s in Las Vegas

Posted on April 14, 2014 by thewineraconteur

We came out to Las Vegas with three missions; to see our son get married, to see our children and grandchildren that live in Vegas, and to see all of our grandchildren in a group for the first time. Suffice … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Central Coast, Morgan Winery, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Twelve Clones | Leave a comment

View Wine Bar & Kitchen

Posted on October 12, 2013 by thewineraconteur

We were taking a leisurely stroll shopping and we were working up a thirst. Up on the second floor above a restaurant was a floor of little boutiques and a wine bar. We had stumbled onto View Wine Bar & … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged "The Riddler" Lot Three, Cabernet Franc, California, Cecchetti Wine Company, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Line 39, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Stratton Lummis, Syrah, Tempranillo Charbono, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Gifts from a Vacation

Posted on August 13, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit, that sometimes I am just like a little kid, when I am presented with gifts. I am always so appreciative of gifts that I esteem them, because I am honored that someone that enough of me, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Central Coast, Hahn Winery, Malbec, Meritage, Merlot, Petit Verdot | 2 Comments