Disclaimer: My experience with wines over $150 is limited to the occasional gifted bottle with generous friends, although savoring a high-end wine is absolutely on my bucket list.

Let me be clear at the onset: Château Mouton Rothschild, located in Pauillac, is my favorite Left Bank wine.

This break has provided a fresh perspective and a deeper appreciation for the experiences that wine brings into our lives.

We simultaneously inhaled the majesty of this remarkable wine. We then took a sip. However, our presenter lifted a spit bucket. I asked, “Are you really going to spit a Château Margaux?!?”

I will try all kinds of spirits, bitters, and liqueurs from time to time just for fun. But obviously, this blog isn’t called Vegas Wineaux for nothing. Wine’s my vibe.

She was surprised when I said I lived in Las Vegas, as she had a good friend named Bob Cranston, who lives there. “Bordeaux Bob,” I responded.  “I know him well.”

 I am still not a spirits drinker, but I will be forever grateful that the tequila maker shared the Clase Azul with me that evening.

I used to think that Trader Joe’s wines consisted exclusively of “Two Buck Chuck,” which is plonk. (Friends don’t let friends drink plonk!)

I used to think that Trader Joe’s wines consisted exclusively of “Two Buck Chuck,” which is plonk. (Friends don’t let friends drink plonk!)

It has possibly the largest selection of wines, beers, and spirits I've seen anywhere. I think it has as many wines as my favorite winery, Albertson's.

What was I willing to do for limitless access to 100-point wines? The answer was… anything.

Although Zach had told me about the Sky Ute Casino and its beauty, I had no idea until I saw it in "real life."