I have always loved underdogs. Underdogs never settle. They have a strong desire to show that there is more to them than meets the eye. Underdogs come out of nowhere to shock the world and do not take anything for granted. The Underdog Story Even as a child, all of my favorite shows featured underdogs….
“Is not this a true autumn day? Just the still melancholy that I love – that makes life and nature harmonise. The birds are consulting about their migrations, the trees are putting on the hectic or the pallid hues of decay, and begin to strew the ground, that one’s very footsteps may not disturb the…
As we close the door on summer and welcome what is suppose to be cooler seasons (it is currently 115) we begin to turn our eyes to harvest. For winelovers, we naturally turn to the vineyards and look on with anticipation to the picking of the fruit that will ultimately end up in our glass…
This month on #WinePW, we are traveling to the Finger Lakes wine region in New York. Linda Whipple of My Full Wine Glass, arranged for us to receive samples to help us explore the region through our glass. I was excited when I heard the theme this month, since we had visited the region quite…
Knock, knock! Who’s there? Banana. Banana who? Knock, knock! Who’s there? Banana. Banana who? Knock, knock! Who’s there? Banana. Banana who? Knock, knock! Who’s there? Orange. Orange who? Orange you glad I didn’t say banana? I think this self quarantine thing is getting to me. Some people are taking the time to learn new skills,…
This month the #WinePW crew is getting geeky. Alright, I know you are thinking, we are pretty geeky most of the time, but this time we are REALLY geeky and are talking about some of the grapes mentioned in the book, Godforsaken Grapes by Jason Wilson. The chat is being hosted by Camilla Mann of…
That Was Then Brittney Spears may not have been talking about Merlot in her debut single hit, but after listening to her lyrics, the sentiment holds true for us Merlot lovers: Oh baby, baby, how was I supposed to know That something wasn’t right here? At the time that Merlot saw its greatest decline in…
From the Ashes Rises a Phoenix I love Merlot. I always have. Everybody blames a certain movie on the downfall of Merlot, but in all honesty, I believe it had more to do with over planting and poor viticulture, than a misunderstood line in a movie. Or at least as a scientist, I’d like to…
“Let’s have a piss-up!” Oh, the Kiwi’s and their slang crack me up! This does not mean what it sounds like, instead it means, it’s time for a party! And what a party it is going to be! Before starting the party, let’s talk New Zealand for a bit: Here are some fun facts about this…
