A winemaker once told us that if a wine is not able to stand on its own as drinkable when first bottled, it would never be good. I have to hope the same is not true for kids. That you do what you can to make them know they are loved. You instill in them the values you think they will need. And then you have to let them go.
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Madeleine’s Wine Bistro: The Classiest Place Around
A saucy redhead who knows what she likes, Madeleine Griffin manages the classy Kemah hot spot Madeleine’s Wine Bistro with her son Christopher Janousek. There is always something special on the wine list; whether your prefer boutique New World finds or Old World beauties.
Continue readingRemnants of Prohibition still Reign in Tennessee
I always wondered about the strict rules against alcohol in my Mother’s “religion of origin” since there are a number of passages in the Bible that talk positively about wine. Then there’s that inconvenient story about Jesus’ turning water into wine. And the fact that the highest per capita wine consumption by country is held by Vactican City.
Continue readingAnother Wine Blog Wins Washington Wine Tour!
If I Ruled the World…Guide to a Good Relationship
I know people have bad days, and off days, and hundreds of customers. I realize the current economy drives many people to sales because it pay the bills. I get that. I’m not speaking to these blessed souls.
Continue readingCelebrating Argentina’s Path to Independence
On the 25th of this month, Argentina will celebrate 200 years since the Revolution of May opened the way to her Independence. As part of the celebration, Central Market will host some of our favorite winemakers in Texas stores, May 12-25, 2010, for “Passport to Argentina” a festival celebrating culture, food and wine.
Continue readingMaryhill: Such a Thrill In Washington Whites
While not as racy as some of the tunes on the radio today, the song made it clear that Mary Hill did what she wanted without worrying about what other people thought. At that age I had more fun playing football outside with the boys rather than inside playing Barbies with the girls, so it’s little wonder that I identified with the lyrics.
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HR 5034: What if Wine Were Peaches …
All the people in other states still want your peaches. But they will not have the freedom to buy them. They will have no choice but to buy peaches from their own states, or whatever the peach distributors want to sell them. They will have no competition, so they can charge peach lovers as much as they want for their peaches.
Continue readingIf Passed, HR 5034 will Cheat Wine Consumers
While most consumers hurried to finish taxes by the April 15th deadline, something sinister was afoot in the United States House of Representatives. A move to take away your rights to buy wine directly from the winery. To limit your choices to whatever is sold in your local store.
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