Tag Archives: Santa Lucia Highlands

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

A Ray of Sunshine

Posted on March 19, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Thank you A Taste of Monterey for raising me out of the doldrums from the “joys” of the last week. I was at home getting a chance to start putting away the mess from the last week and now that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Amaranta, Antle Vineyard, Bilancio, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chalone, Fairview Ranch, Joyce Vineyards, Kirk William's Vineyard, Monterey, Pianetta Winery and Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Travieso Wines | Leave a comment

New Year’s Eve

Posted on January 4, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that that I like to go out for dinner quite a bit and you may have noticed, as I like to write about restaurants almost as much as I like to write about wine. Suffice it … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Bolgheri Sassicaia, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Cima Collina, Italy, Monterey, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sasssicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Tondre Grapefield, Vino da Tavola Rosso | Leave a comment

Two Raconteurs for Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2016 by thewineraconteur

We recently had a Christmas dinner for The Wine Raconteur and The Wine Raconteur Jr. The Wine Raconteur Jr. actually selected his nom de plume when he guest wrote an article for me, and I guess he chose that name … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, De Tierra Winery, L. Mawby Vineyards, Leland, Michigan, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Tondre Grapefield, Vignoles | 2 Comments

December Delivery

Posted on December 17, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The latest delivery from our wine club A Taste of Monterey arrived and as always, I am like a little kid opening up presents from under the tree. It has been one of the best investments that we have made … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, Bernardus Winery, Blair Estate, California, Chardonnay, Delfina's Vineyard, Grenache, Los Ositos Vineyard, Marilyn Remark, Monterey, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sierra Mar Vineyard | Leave a comment

Some Wines I Took

Posted on September 22, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I was so impressed with the party celebrating The Wine Raconteur Jr. turning forty, that I felt that one article would not do the evening justice. While the ambience of the theme was working, their home was not filled with … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", California, Chardonnay, Chianti Classico, Gabbiano, Italy, Puma Road, Sangiovese, Santa Lucia Highlands, Vigna Monte Nero Ranch | 2 Comments

Whoa!

Posted on June 22, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I just received my shipment from my wine club “A Taste of Monterey” and the selection is just what I had envisioned the club to be from the start. I had my choice of getting two bottles of wine every … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cambiata, Chardonnay, Coastview Vineyard, Cuvee S.A. Andree, Laumann Family Estate Wines, Malbec, Monterey, Monterey County, Petit Verdot, Puma Road, Red Wine, RF Wines, Rocosa Loma Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Tannat, Vigna Monte Nero Ranch | 6 Comments

Another Fiftieth Anniversary

Posted on May 31, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I have had the good fortune to attend two Fiftieth Wedding Anniversaries and the funny thing is that both were celebrated at the exact same church, fifty years later. Fifty years is quite an accomplishment in today’s society and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", California, Chardonnay, Doctor's Vineyard, High Flyer, Monterey County, Pelerin Wines, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sierra Mar Vineyard | 5 Comments

More New Wines

Posted on April 3, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I am finally writing about the new wines that I received from my wine club A Taste of Monterey. Everyone that belongs to the club, probably received the wines a couple of weeks ago, but I asked that they delay … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Cima Collina, Heller Estate, Lockwood Oaks Vineyard, Malbec, Meritage, Merlot, Monterey, Pelerin Wines, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, San Antonio Valley AVA, Santa Lucia Highlands | Leave a comment

Christmas Day

Posted on January 6, 2016 by thewineraconteur

This is one day of the year that we do not do at home and enjoy the festivities and revelry at the home of others. We always start the day off at my Mother-in-Laws home for a Christmas breakfast. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Amaranta, California, Carmel Valley, Heller Estates, Monterey, Petite Verdot, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Travieso Wines | 1 Comment