Tag Archives: The Hess Collection

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 →

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Hess Select Chardonnay

Posted on July 10, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Very recently we had some wine, which was an old friend of ours.  It was one of the first wineries that we visited during our week in Napa Valley.  I am talking about Hess Collection.  Well my Bride was excited … Continue reading →

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The Hess Collection and a Flaming Underwood Typewriter

Posted on June 11, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Since we were staying in the City of Napa, one of the first wineries we visited was about ten miles away on Mount Veeder.  I had never tasted any of their wines as I had never encountered them back home, … Continue reading →

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Chanterelle – Voted Napa Valley’s Most Romantic Restaurant

Posted on June 6, 2012 by thewineraconteur

With a tag-line like that, we knew that we had to try this restaurant.  This series on Napa Valley will be interspersed with visits to restaurants, as this is part of the allure of Napa.  Quality food is integral to … Continue reading →

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