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Winey Tasting Notes: Some “Spur”s for My Very Muddy Cowboy Boots

I am not a selfish person. I truly don’t mind sharing things. I share the bathroom with the Winey Hubby, and really, we have no problems there. I share my wine with friends – again, no problems. I share my advice with the Winey Children – um, OK, maybe not a problem free experience, but I…

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Winey Tasting Notes: Some “Spur”s for My Very Muddy Cowboy Boots

I am not a selfish person. I truly don’t mind sharing things. I share the bathroom with the Winey Hubby, and really, we have no problems there. I share my wine with friends – again, no problems. I share my advice with the Winey Children – um, OK, maybe not a problem free experience, but I…

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Winey Tasting Notes: Red Rock Rocks the Dinner Table As The Winey Son Turns 21

There comes a time in the life of every parent (Winey or not) when you realize that your baby is not a baby anymore. I suppose I could have had such a revelation when the Winey Son turned 18. Or when he topped 6 feet (WAY before he turned 18, by the way). But nope. Mine…

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Winey Tasting Notes: Red Rock Rocks the Dinner Table As The Winey Son Turns 21

There comes a time in the life of every parent (Winey or not) when you realize that your baby is not a baby anymore. I suppose I could have had such a revelation when the Winey Son turned 18. Or when he topped 6 feet (WAY before he turned 18, by the way). But nope. Mine…

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Winey Nights Out: Find Your Local Wine Bar and Uncork!

As you may know if you read this blog regularly, I am the parent of a West Point Cadet. Go Army! Beat Navy! OK, now I can continue. Since West Point is not your typical college experience, to say the least, the parents of the Cadets come together in Parents’ Clubs across the country. The…

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No Conundrums About It: 2013 Cleveland Wine Festival Was A Perfect Vintage

Conundrum: noun kə-ˈnən-drəm  a confusing or difficult question or problem   I am happy to report that my visit to the 2013 Cleveland Wine Festival did not pose any conundrums at all. Logistical problems, such as how do we visit all these booths in one night, sure. But not one hard to solve, nerve wracking…

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No Conundrums About It: 2013 Cleveland Wine Festival Was A Perfect Vintage

Conundrum: noun kə-ˈnən-drəm  a confusing or difficult question or problem   I am happy to report that my visit to the 2013 Cleveland Wine Festival did not pose any conundrums at all. Logistical problems, such as how do we visit all these booths in one night, sure. But not one hard to solve, nerve wracking…

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Winey Tasting Notes: Clos Du Bois Rouge Takes Away The Blues

The title of this post might be a little misleading. I’m not sad – not having a fit of the blues or anything. It’s just that I really, really love the color blue. Ask the Winey Daughter, who reminds me constantly that the main color used to decorate our house is blue. (I counter with…

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Winey Tasting Notes: Clos Du Bois Rouge Takes Away The Blues

The title of this post might be a little misleading. I’m not sad – not having a fit of the blues or anything. It’s just that I really, really love the color blue. Ask the Winey Daughter, who reminds me constantly that the main color used to decorate our house is blue. (I counter with…

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Winey Tasting Notes: Middle Sister Rebel Red Blend

According to the Middle Sister wines website,  “birth order is commonly believed to have a profound and lasting effect on psychological development? And that the middle sister has a greater chance of having a special wine named just for her?” I agree about birth order having a major effect on us. I, myself, am the trail…