Tag Archives: Napa Valley

The Hunt and Grunt Club

Posted on September 16, 2012 by thewineraconteur

The first time I went to the Huron River Hunting and Fishing Club, affectionately known as the “Hunt and Grunt” club I was in college.  I had a buddy that I chummed around with, and I eventually grew to learn … Continue reading →

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“M” in OSU Land

Posted on September 6, 2012 by thewineraconteur

You may be aware that there is a rivalry between Michigan and Ohio, namely the University of Michigan and Ohio State University.  My Bride and I were in Columbus for a convention, staying at a hotel directly across the street … Continue reading →

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A Board Meeting Dinner

Posted on August 31, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Periodically, my Bride attends some board meetings either for her client or for a professional organization.  On occasion and when my calendar agrees with hers, I get the good fortune to attend as her guest.  On one of the trips, … Continue reading →

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Pazzo

Posted on August 30, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I feel like I am “pazzo,” because for the life of me, I can not remember where we had this wine.  I was just intrigued by the name of the wine, for in Italian, and I am not sure if … Continue reading →

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Dominus Estate

Posted on July 8, 2012 by thewineraconteur

This wine perhaps has the most magnificent nose that I have ever encountered.  When the goblet is first filled after decanting the wine and the aroma inhaled, it is almost a wine nirvana.  You wonder why all wines are not … Continue reading →

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The French Laundry – My Finest Meal Ever

Posted on June 20, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Is there a bona fide “foodie” that has not heard of, dined there or wants to dine there?  Prepare to gain weight just from the vicarious pleasure of going through with me again the finest meal that I have ever … Continue reading →

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Cain Vineyard and Winery

Posted on June 19, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Most wineries in the valley are easily accessible and just a short drive.  Going to Cain we turn off onto a pleasant mountain road and drove, and drove, and drove.  I felt like the little kid “are we there yet?”  … Continue reading →

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Peju Province

Posted on June 18, 2012 by thewineraconteur

This is a winery that was touted to us by another winery, so we decided to check it out.  A beautiful entrance and a grand tower are waiting to greet you.  Unfortunately, this was also lost to our disposable camera.  … Continue reading →

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Tasting Wines in the Back of a Semi

Posted on June 17, 2012 by thewineraconteur

In the old days, one heard about “items” falling off a truck, that day we did a tasting in the back of a truck.  We were informed that the new tasting room was not completed, but we were going to … Continue reading →

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Duckhorn Vineyards – The Harvest

Posted on June 17, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Getting ready for our trip, I was always mentioning it to clients and friends.  One day, someone said you have to talk to my father as he is an investor in Duckhorn, because I had gone to school with one … Continue reading →

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