A Toast to the RollerCoaster Ride that is Motherhood
Who: Live A Little Really Ravishing Red What: Pinotage (South Africa’s signature red grape) (13.5% abv) When: NV Where: Western Cape, South Africa Why: Because who doesn’t want to live a little? I will freely admit that I sometimes am struck by a really fun wine label. Such was the case as I wandered through a local natural food store. Not a tiny store by any means. It’s huge! … [Read more...]
Who: St. Kilda What: Shiraz, 13% ABV When: 2010 Where: Southeast Australia Why: Because it’s summer in Australia right now. And seriously, now that Christmas is over and the sparkly lights are all gone and the Christmas tree is now a dry piece of wood covered with snow in the backyard…what else can you do but turn to a wine from a place where it’s summer right now? I … [Read more...]
Who: Cupcake Wine What: Sauvignon Blanc (13% abv) When: 2010 Where: Marlborough, New Zealand Why: Hello? Cupcake (cake + frosting). You don’t need to ask “why?” ‘Nuff said. How: My son had been away for 6 weeks. I know he’s a big college boy now and can take care of himself, but dang it, I miss that kid when he’s gone. (I also miss his 6’3” height that keeps … [Read more...]
Who: eco.love What: Riesling (11.5%) When: 2009 Where: Marlborough, New Zealand Why: Because you can have your wine and help the environment, too. I must admit to being rather lax when it comes to my concerns over the environment. Most of my atmospheric musings these days center around whether or not my varsity soccer player’s shin guards are sending off toxic fumes from the … [Read more...]
Who: Oxford Landing Estate What: Cabernet Sauvignon (13% ABV) When: 2010 Where: South Australia Why: Because every once in a while, we all need a nice big red wine to smack you back to your senses. No, you are NOT allowed to sell your offspring at your garage sale, no matter how good a price you think you can get. And no, you are NOT allowed to send your spouse to a school for “those … [Read more...]
In honor of National Picnic Month, our sponsor, Bota Box has supplied each of our writers with free boxed wine to take along on the picnic of their choice. Each of our writers will be reporting back to us on their adventures with essays and photos. Visit www.facebook.com/botabox to share your favorite Picnic spot. Oh the glorious days of my childhood summers...when we loaded up my … [Read more...]
Who: Promised Land What: Shiraz/Cabernet (76%Shiraz/24% Cabernet, 13.5%) When: 2008 Where: South Australia Why: Because aren’t we all looking for at least a little bit of the Promised Land? How: I’ll admit it. I was drawn to this bottle of wine because of the cute little sea horse on the label. But this Promised Land doesn’t refer to anywhere under the sea. They’re … [Read more...]
Who: Oyster Bay What: Sauvignon Blanc (13%) When: 2011 Where: Marlborough, New Zealand Why: Because summer is a wonderful season inside and outside of your wine glass! How: First of all, I must mind my manners and send a big old thank you to the Moms Who Need Wine gals that recommended Oyster Bay to me. I am so very glad you did, cause if ever there was a wine to cut through a hot … [Read more...]
Who: The Grinder What: Pinotage When: 2010 Where: South Africa Why: Because someday I’m going to like coffee and will feel a lot more accepted in a café world. How: I don’t know how it happened, but somewhere along the way, I missed out on the coffee gene. Personally, I think my mother just kept it, considering what a coffee fiend the woman is. I love the smell of coffee … [Read more...]
Who: Arabella What: 100% Merlot (14% Alc) When: 2010 Where: South Africa’s Western Cape Why: Because you’ve never sipped a wine named after a horse before. How: Far be it from me to criticize an animal lover for doting on their beloved 4 legged friend. I love my doggie to a fault and really don’t think it odd that I introduce her as my youngest child. She often likes me … [Read more...]
