Tag Archives: Chateau Montelena

“These Californian wines…are all…so good”

Posted on January 18, 2016 by thewineraconteur

It was just a typical winter day in Michigan. I had shoveled the driveway and sidewalk of the snow that had fallen the night before, I had my morning coffee and had read the newspaper; and yes I still enjoy … Continue reading →

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The Judgment of Paris

Posted on May 29, 2015 by thewineraconteur

May 24, 1976 may go down in the annals of the American wine industry as one of the crowning moments; the day that California beat France in a blind tasting. I remember when it happened as it was during my … Continue reading →

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“What Were You Expecting, Thunderbird?”

Posted on March 19, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I am a film buff, and I love a well written line as in “The stuff dreams are made of” and “Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”  OK I will admit that I am more … Continue reading →

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L’Attitudes in Marquette and a Famous Wine

Posted on October 18, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Well I guess I couldn’t wait for the cold weather, so I went with my Bride up to Marquette in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan just off of Lake Superior.  She was giving a seminar and I was tagging along.  … Continue reading →

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