Tag Archives: Monterey County

Monterey Wine Club September 2022 Selections

Posted on September 16, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It must be September, because I just received a shipment from “A Taste of Monterey” which we started years ago, back when Michigan was still a felony state for out of state wine shipments. By accident, we walked into their … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Alicante Bouschet, Arroyo Seco, California, Cedar Lane Vineyard, Chateau Julien, Contra Costa County AVA, Folktale Winery and Vineyards, Grenache, Joseph's Blend, Kori Wines, KW Ranch & Highlands, Malbec, Mission Ranch Vineyard, Monterey County, Mourvedre, Pierce Ranch Vineyards, Pinot Noir, San Antonio Valley AVA, Sandy Lane Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Ventana, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

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

Having Ms. Yoga for a Couple of Days

Posted on August 5, 2022 by thewineraconteur

After getting over the surprise retirement party, and as we were getting ready to pack up, which was unique, as normally we are the last to leave, as we are there to the end cleaning and straightening. My Bride had … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bernardus Winery, California, Celani Family Wines, Chardonnay, Monterey County, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Santa Lucia Highlands, Soberanes Vineyard | 2 Comments

Another Farewell

Posted on July 18, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We were enjoying our time at Boyne Mountain, my Bride was delivering her last reports at the board meeting and introducing her replacement. I was there for the fun, as always, since I have been able to attend as her … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Merlot, Monterey County, San Benito County, San Francisco Bay, San Luis Obiso, Santa Barbara County, William Hill Winery | Leave a comment

Butter Run Saloon

Posted on February 14, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Butter Run Saloon * Spirits * Nourishment * Character* is the basis for a recent get-together. If I leave it to my Bride, we will always dine at the same restaurant, have the same meal and the same wine. Not … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, J Vineyards, Monterey County, Napa County, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

A Taste of Monterey-December 2021

Posted on December 28, 2021 by thewineraconteur

It is that time of the year that we received our wine club shipment from A Taste of Monterey and we discovered the club by accident as we were wandering around the waterfront of Monterey, as we were going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, Big Sur Vineyards, California, Grenache, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Port, Pot Belly Vintners, Souzao, Swan/828, Wrath Estate Winery | Leave a comment

November 2021 Wine Club Selections

Posted on November 22, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Each month I always look forward to the choices from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. A class act operation, where I and every other patron knows that he won’t have to wade through the wines offered at gas … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Cinsault, Cotes du Rhone, Cuvee Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Berthet-Rayne, EccoCert, France, Grenache, Kenwood Vineyards, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Syrah, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

A Franciscan Cab at the St. Croix Shop

Posted on August 16, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Almost my entire working career I was a clothier, not a haberdasher, but a clothier. Over the years I have met some individuals that will always be a clerk. There was a certain status of being a clothier and it … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Franciscan Estate, Monterey County | Leave a comment

National Pizza Day

Posted on February 13, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I am not sure, if it was National Pizza Day or International Pizza Day, as I was getting bombarded with photos of some great pizzas on February Ninth. Now when I was growing up, pizza was still a novelty, believe … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Celani Family Wines, Chardonnay, Italy, Merlot, Monterey County, Napa Valley, Pinot Grigio, Proprietary Red Wine, Robusto, Shirtail Ranches, Stella, The Hess Collection | Leave a 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