Tag Archives: Chardonnay

Robert Talbott Vineyards

Posted on January 24, 2013 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I after seeing the manufacturing facility of Robert Talbott and having a lunch drove over to the tasting room of Robert Talbott Vineyards.  I have to thank my contact person at the factory for calling ahead to … Continue reading →

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Robert Talbott and my Introduction to their Wines

Posted on January 23, 2013 by thewineraconteur

As I have stated before I was a buyer in the men’s wear business.  I started off in furnishings which would be shirts, ties, hosiery, belts and other accessories.  Later on I started buying in other categories as well.  One … Continue reading →

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Bernardus Winery and Marinus Restaurant

Posted on January 22, 2013 by thewineraconteur

On one of our day trips, we were very over dressed to visit some of the wineries in the Carmel Valley.  The reason being, we planned on having the last wine tasting at Bernardus Winery.  Not that you have to … Continue reading →

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Bargetto Winery, Santa Cruz Mountains, California

Posted on January 17, 2013 by thewineraconteur

On one of our day trips while we were in Carmel was into the city of Monterey, especially to see the area known as Cannery Row.  This day will be written about in several articles, I have already cited it … Continue reading →

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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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Passionfish in Pacific Grove, California

Posted on January 14, 2013 by thewineraconteur

On another day trip from Carmel we ventured into the lovely community of Pacific Grove, which was just a short drive away.  The Victorian architecture was abundant and beautiful and it is the home of the oldest continual in use … Continue reading →

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Pebble Beach

Posted on January 12, 2013 by thewineraconteur

If you say Pebble Beach to most people, they automatically think of golf, and rightfully so.  In the Detroit area besides thinking of golf there is also the legendary car show Concours d’Elegance.  This legendary area in the Monterey peninsula, … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Other Wines

Posted on January 4, 2013 by thewineraconteur

When we have dinner parties I always like to put out some wines to start the evening off with, to lead into the main wine or wines later on with our meal.  I believe the wines with the meal are … Continue reading →

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Purple’s in Venice

Posted on December 20, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Downtown Venice, Florida is a charming picturesque community.  There is the water canal, the downtown shops, a theatrical community and restaurants.   A great place to stroll and enjoy a relaxing day or two; not that we did as we were … Continue reading →

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