Tag Archives: Meiomi

Adieu

Posted on August 17, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I have never understood Mother-in-Law jokes as I had a tremendous one. My Bride was going back and forth about choosing her retirement date. Her client would have loved to have seen her continue, until he retired. She had earmarked … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barone Fini, California, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Italy, Meiomi, Monterey County, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County, Valdadige DOC | 1 Comment

Two More Christmas Gifts

Posted on January 12, 2021 by thewineraconteur

“Taking coal to Newcastle” is the classic expression for redundancy and some may say that is like buying me a bottle of wine. Au contraire. Actually, I really appreciate anyone and any gift, because it means that someone has to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Convent des Jacobins, France, Meiomi, Merlot, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

I Wish We Had a Portkey

Posted on October 20, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Way back in January of this year that has lasted for seven years already, we booked a trip that would land between our two birthdays and an anniversary, and that is convenient. Though this anniversary is actually considered a milestone, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Meiomi, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

A Soft Opening

Posted on October 2, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We were invited to a “soft opening” of a new restaurant location for one of the chains. Our nephew got a job there and he had invited his parents for the “friends and family” offer of free dinners, and they … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Meiomi, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County, Washington | Leave a comment

What a Difference

Posted on December 27, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Sometimes you don’t think about the difference between a craft wine and a commercial wine until they are side by side. We were all excited to have another dinner with an old friend of mine, and now ours, The Wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Ciona Rosé, Italy, Meiomi, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Podere Ciona, Sangiovese, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County, Toscana IGT, Wagner Family of Wine | 2 Comments

Rosé at The Village Anchor

Posted on May 11, 2018 by thewineraconteur

It was a beautiful day in Louisville, the weather that they should have had for the Kentucky Derby. I was doing some Raconteur stuff on my laptop and my Bride was working that morning courtesy of her phone and laptop, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Meiomi, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Rose, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Twas the Night before Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Command Central at the house has been busy preparing for the Thanksgiving dinner, with all the chaos that ensues for ensuring that thirty-five people will be will well sated. One of our nephews and his friend arrived the day before … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arroyo Seco, California, Cobblestone, Meiomi, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

“The Caller” is in Indianapolis

Posted on March 30, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I tend to write in spurts when my Muse hits and I had just finished the last article when “The Caller” texted me from Indianapolis. He and wife must be on road trip and he decided to regale me with … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 20 Year Old Tawny, Belle Glos, California, Douro, Meiomi, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Porto, Portugal, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County, Tawny, Taylor Fladgate, Tinto Barroca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional | Leave a comment

Leftovers

Posted on December 4, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Thanksgiving dinner was a monumental dinner, just because of the crowd we had this year, and the food preparation was awesome as well. I must say that my Bride should receive all the accolades that were bestowed upon her that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Aiena, Belle Glos, California, McIntyre Vineyeards, Meiomi, Monterrey County, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sonoma County, Wagner Family of Wine | Leave a comment

The July Birthdays

Posted on July 7, 2014 by thewineraconteur

As I have written before we get together once a month to celebrate all the birthdays in the families at one time. It is more economical and convenient to just have one big party each month and it has become … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Meiomi, Meritage, Moreson, Opus One, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, South Africa | Leave a comment