Tag Archives: Monterey

A Taste of Monterey – Winter 2025

Posted on February 11, 2025 by thewineraconteur

By happenstance, back in 2003, my Bride and I were on holidays at having lunch at the famed Sardine Factory and in the Cannery Row district, that was written about by John Steinbeck. We walked into “A Taste of Monterey” … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arroyo Seco, California, Chardonnay, Folktale Winery and Vineyards, KW Ranch & Highlands, Monterey, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Scratch, Shale Canyon, Sparkling Rose, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

A Taste of Monterey – Fall 2024

Posted on September 20, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Sometimes it pays to ask, like back on 10 February 2003 when we were walking around Cannery Row, but a nice pristine version, compared to the writings of John Steinbeck. I got carried away, but we had eaten at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arroyo Seco, Bernardus Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Lepe Cellars, Mesa Del Sol, Monterey, Petit Verdot, San Antonio Valley AVA, Syrah | Leave a comment

A Taste of Monterey – Summer 2024

Posted on July 2, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We just received our wine club shipment from “A Taste of Monterey” that we joined by accident when we discovered the shop and that they could ship to Michigan, because then we were a Felony State for wine shipments, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, Big Sur Vineyards, BSV Red, California, Chateau Julien, Folktale Winery and Vineyards, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Le Mistral, Marsanne, Monterey, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Roussanne, Russell Joyce Wine, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Tondre Grapefield, Viognier, White Witch | 1 Comment

A Taste of Monterey – Spring 2024 Selections

Posted on March 26, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We have a wine club membership with A Taste of Monterey, it is their “Private Reserve Club” and we went with the gusto. The idea is that with this classification we would be getting some wines that we definitely won’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Bernardus Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Comanche Cellars, Monterey, Petite Sirah, Pianetta Winery and Vineyard, Sangiovese, Santa Lucia Highlands, Soberanes Vineyard, Syrah, Tondre Grapefield, Tuscan Nights, White Hawk Vineyard | Leave a comment

A Taste of Monterey – Winter 2023

Posted on January 17, 2024 by thewineraconteur

The first wine club that we ever joined was “A Taste of Monterey” and the big plus, was that they could ship wine to Michigan, as we were considered a felony state. The famous case of Heald vs. Granholm changed … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Antle Vineyard, Arroyo Seco, California, Chalone, Chardonnay, Chateau Julien, Folktale Winery and Vineyards, Joyce Vineyards, Joyce Wine Company, Monterey, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, Russell Joyce Wine, Scott Family Estate, Sparkling Brut | 1 Comment

“A Taste of Monterey” Fall 2023

Posted on October 4, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The first club we ever joined was by accident, when we discovered “A Taste of Monterey” just before we were going to eat at the Sardine Factory at Cannery Row. At that time Michigan was a felony state for having … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Family Reserve, Folktale Winery and Vineyards, Grenache Blanc, Joulian Vineyards Ltd., Le Mistral, Marsanne, Merlot, Monterey, Pianetta Winery and Vineyard, Roussanne, Viognier, White Witch | Leave a comment

A Taste of Monterey Club July 2023

Posted on June 27, 2023 by thewineraconteur

A Taste of Monterey club shipment arrived and this was the first wine club we joined back on 10 February 2003, and we discovered them by happenchance as we were killing time, waiting for our lunch reservation at the famous … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, Big Sur Vineyards, BSV Red, California, Carmel Valley, Grenache, Mesa Del Sol, Monterey, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Silvestri Vineyards, Syrah | Leave a comment

Wine Club Selections – June 2023

Posted on June 17, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I know that you will be surprised to find out that I stopped at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan for two reasons. We bought a case of wine, that I haven’t even wrote about and at two different … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Chateau La Gabarre, Clarksburg, France, Harken, Merlot, Monterey, Paso Robles, Rose | Leave a comment

It is a Gamble

Posted on May 16, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Some people are very organized that have a cellar, I have to tell you, we are not them people. Some times we are thinking of a certain wine to go with a dish for dinner, and at the last minute, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Cinsault, Cuvee Cynthia, Domaines Perrin, Famille Perrin, France, Grenache, La Vieille Ferme, Monterey, Mourvedre, Rhone Valley, Robert Talbott Winery, Syrah | Leave a comment

Comanche Cellars Tempranillo 2020

Posted on April 6, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The last bottle that I pulled out from my shipment from “A Taste of Monterey” is Comanche Cellars Tempranillo San Antonio Valley 2020. This will be the third bottle of wine that I have received from them. The first was … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", California, Comanche Cellars, Monterey, Pierce Ranch Vineyards, San Antonio Valley AVA, Tempranillo | Leave a comment