What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 14) (Spitting Margaux)

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June 11, 2024

“Either give me more wine or leave me alone.”
― Muhammad bin Muhammad bin al-Husayn al-Khatibi al-Balkhi al-Bakri aka Rumi

I have loved writing about these wines. Friends have given me suggestions, reminding me of the times and wines we have enjoyed together. To quote … Read the rest!

Whiskey and Wine (Part 1 – Whiskey)

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Vegas Wineaux

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June 8, 2024

There’s a girl in this harbor town
And she works laying whiskey down
They say Brandy fetch another round
She serves them whisky and wine…
– Looking Glass

It’s Spring!

That means that wine and spirits conferences are everywhere! Because I’ve been busy, I … Read the rest!

What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 13)

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Andras B.

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May 31, 2024

“Wine is born, then it lives. But it never dies, in man it lives on.”
– Baron Phillippe de Rothschild

I have identified 72 wines, regions, and experiences, thus far. There is a smile on my face as I write this. Remembering each experience … Read the rest!

What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 12)

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Andras B.

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May 29, 2024

“Most bad,” the host concluded. “If you ask me, something sinister lurks in men who avoid wine, games, the company of lovely women, and dinnertime conversation. Such people are either gravely ill or secretly detest everyone around them.”

― Mikhail Bulgakov, The Master and Margarita

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What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 11)

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Andras B.

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May 28, 2024

“Beer is made by men, wine by God.”

― Martin Luther

I have loved reminiscing about the wines that have come to mean something to me. I did not realize how certain wines have caused me to evolve both as a wine aficionado and as … Read the rest!

Grapes & Grains – Paso’s Newest “Bank”

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Vegas Wineaux

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May 26, 2024

I love Paso Robles, and its small-town feel is addicting. The wineries are lovely, and the friendliness of the people makes it a draw for me to visit on a fairly regular basis. “Real life” has an unfortunately annoying habit of interfering with my plans, … Read the rest!

What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 10)

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Andras B.

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May 8, 2024

“Let us have wine and women, mirth, and laughter, sermons and soda water the day after.”

― Lord Byron

I must smile as I recall some of the wines and the experiences I have enjoyed. Wine is a social drink, and it lends itself to … Read the rest!

48 Hours Away – Time in the Great Southwest! (Part 2)

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Vegas Wineaux

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May 5, 2024

Colorado Casino – The Ute People

Although Zach had told me about the Sky Ute Casino and its beauty, I had no idea until I saw it in “real life.” According to Zach, the Ute is the wealthiest tribe in the US, and their casino … Read the rest!

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“Either give me more wine or leave me alone.” ― Muhammad bin Muhammad bin al-Husayn al-Khatibi al-Balkhi al-Bakri aka Rumi

There’s a girl in this harbor town And she works laying whiskey down They say Brandy fetch another round She serves them whisky and wine… – Looking Glass

It’s Spring!

“Wine is born, then it lives. But it never dies, in man it lives on.” – Baron Phillippe de Rothschild

“Most bad,” the host concluded. “If you ask me, something sinister lurks in men who avoid wine, games, the company of lovely women, and dinnertime conversation. Such people are either gravely ill or secretly detest everyone around them.”

― Mikhail Bulgakov, The Master and Margarita

“Beer is made by men, wine by God.”

― Martin Luther

Colorado Casino – The Ute People

Vegas Weather

“Either give me more wine or leave me alone.”
― Muhammad bin Muhammad bin al-Husayn al-Khatibi al-Balkhi al-Bakri aka Rumi

There’s a girl in this harbor town
And she works laying whiskey down
They say Brandy fetch another round
She serves them whisky and wine…
– Looking Glass

“Wine is born, then it lives. But it never dies, in man it lives on.”
– Baron Phillippe de Rothschild