Tag Archives: Santa Barbara County

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

“The Caller” is in Saginaw

Posted on March 28, 2015 by thewineraconteur

One of my frequent casts of characters that I get a chance to mention is “The Caller.” This nom de plume was bestowed upon him by Oliver of The Winegetter fame. “The Caller” is a good friend of my Bride … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Asti, Belle Glos, Bevlamo, California, Clark & Telegraph Vineyard, Italy, Moscato, Moscato di Asti, Piedmonte, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley | Leave a comment

“The Caller” Calls Again

Posted on January 31, 2015 by thewineraconteur

One of my favorite recurring characters that I tend to mention is “The Caller,” which is a great sobriquet that a fellow Blogger “The Winegetter” dubbed him. While I was doing some mundane work at the house, I received a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Belle Glos, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Clark & Telegraph Vineyard, Malbec, Paso Robles, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley, Syrah, The Possessor, Tooth & Nail Winery | Leave a comment

The White Wines of New Years Eve

Posted on January 13, 2015 by thewineraconteur

We had quite the crowd over for New Years Eve and of course the kitchen area was hectic as always. Appetizers were all over and everyone seemed to enjoy them. There must have been about eight cheeses set out, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bella Sandra, California, Carmel Valley, Chardonnay, Columbia Crest Grand Estates, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills, La Crema, Landmark Vineyards, Monterey County, Overlook, Santa Barbara County, Silvestri Vineyards, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, Wahluke Slope, Washington, Yakima Valley | 2 Comments

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

Two New Wines plus a Bonus

Posted on July 1, 2014 by thewineraconteur

My Bride left me… for another business trip that took her to a resort here in Michigan. That is usually how I state it, more for laughs, with my tongue firmly in place in my cheek. She was attending a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Argentina, Belle Glos, Bonardo, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Charbono, Colosal, Gascon, Malbec, Meiomi, Mendoza, Monterrey County, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County, Wagner Family of Wine | 7 Comments

Everyone Gets Into the Act

Posted on September 30, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Jimmy Durante used to say “Everybody gets into the act” when he was on a roll with comedy during one of appearances. I thought of this, while I was writing about the Culinary Extravaganza 2013, as most of the restaurants … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chenin Blanc, Dolcetto, Dolcetto D'Alba, Fess Parker, France, Italy, Madonna di Como, Riesling, Robertson, Sangiovese, Santa Barbara County, Sauvion, South Africa, Tuscany, Vino Nobile di Montepulcia, Vouvray | 3 Comments

Celebrating the September Birthdays

Posted on September 4, 2013 by thewineraconteur

As I have written before, we get together once a month to celebrate all of the birthdays for all of the members of the extended family. It makes it easier then trying to get multiple dates that are good for … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Chile, Santa Barbara County, Santa Rita 120, Sauvignon Blanc, SeaGlass, Seaglass Wine Company, Valle Central | 1 Comment

Pacific’s Edge in Carmel Highlands

Posted on January 25, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This is a restaurant that we have eaten at twice and loved it both times. Pacific’s Edge is just around the corner from Carmel-by-the-Sea in Carmel Highlands. It is located in the Hyatt Carmel Highlands Hotel high up on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Grenache, IO Winery, Monterey, Morgan Winery, Mourvedre, Santa Barbara County, Syrah | Leave a comment