Tag Archives: Monterey County

Hiding Out

Posted on December 14, 2017 by thewineraconteur

For some odd reason some people find me shy, while most would describe me as gregarious. The other night, I think the first would be a better fit. It was the first Friday night in December and tradition holds that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Cherry Pie Wines, Cherry Tart, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Josh Cellars, Mendocino County, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Anyone for Whites?

Posted on November 30, 2017 by thewineraconteur

There must be an unwritten rule about not being punctual for holiday dinners and after all of these years, you would think that we should expect it. As the house slowly filled up with the Thanksgiving guests, you know that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American, Chardonnay, Ex Anima, Monterey County, Nevada, Pahrump, Sanders Family Winery, Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley, Wrath Estate Winery | 5 Comments

A Syrah and a Merlot

Posted on November 24, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I always look forward to the last wines to be tasted, because by rights, and if the tasting proceeds as it should, the last two should really shine. This was the case the other night when I did a tasting … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alexander Valley, California, Ex Anima, Merlot, Monterey County, Petite Sirah, San Saba Vineyard, Sonoma County, Syrah, Taft Street Winery, Wrath Estate Winery | Leave a comment

Another Great Chardonnay

Posted on August 2, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Here we were in Bay City for a board meeting and after the lunch break, people went on their ways for the afternoon. There was a small golf tournament for the members that is highly popular, but I haven’t golfed … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cakebread Cellars, California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson, Mendocino County, Monterey County, Napa Valley, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County | 2 Comments

An Enjoyable Chard

Posted on July 31, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We finally left Marquette and had to drive to Bay City, Michigan to attend a board meeting. Bay City has had its ups and downs over the years, but they definitely seem to be on the rise and that is … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Conundrum, E&J Gallo, Laguna Ranch Vineyard, Monterey County, Muscat Canelli, Napa Valley, Russian River Valley, Santa Barbara County, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Tulare County, Viognier, Wagner Family of Wine | Leave a comment

Dress Up Wine Down

Posted on May 12, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Sean Connery and Jill St. John were the stars of Diamonds are Forever, one of the original James Bond movies and the theme for Dress Up Wine Down. To me if one was to attend a charity event with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Columbia Crest Grand Estates, Columbia Valley, Cupcake Vineyards, Merlot, Monterey County, Red Blend, Syrah, Washington | 2 Comments

Two Reds From J

Posted on May 6, 2017 by thewineraconteur

The wine tasting from J Vineyards & Winery was thoroughly enjoyable. The winery began in 1986 by Judy Jordan, the daughter of Tom Jordan, founder of Jordan Vineyard & Winery fame. The father and daughter team began as equal partners, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, J Vineyards, Monterey County, Olson Ranch, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Santa Barbara County, Santa Lucia Highlands, Santa Maria Valley | Leave a comment

Tom’s Oyster Bar

Posted on March 27, 2017 by thewineraconteur

It has been a little quiet around here, so I have been digging into my boxes of labels looking at the back side of them for a restaurant that I can write about. Tom’s Oyster Bar used to have four … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson, Mendocino County, Monterey County, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County | 2 Comments

My Sister’s Birthday

Posted on March 9, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We had a surprise birthday for my Sister, as she attained a milestone year, but we shall leave it at that, as it would not be gentlemanly of me to give out her age. This surprise party went perfectly without … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blanc de Blancs, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Castellina, Charmat Method, Chianti Classico, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Italy, Merlot, Monterey County, Muscat, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Riserva, Ruffino Riserva Ducale Gold, Sangiovese, Sofia | Leave a comment

Chloe Pinot Noir

Posted on March 7, 2017 by thewineraconteur

It was time for my dinner club and we found ourselves at one of our usual haunts. One of the problems of most restaurants is that they don’t have a private room and we usually need seating for thirty to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chloe Wines, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley | 2 Comments