A Toast to the RollerCoaster Ride that is Motherhood
Whining Down: “Good Ribbons!!” So my daughter pulled the notorious “I’m outta this family” after feeling betrayed by a promise from her dad that he wasn’t going to tickle her, which he did, as dads do. She came downstairs after several minutes, with her pink roller case filled with her most sacred possessions (that were also the quickest to grab), and announced “I can’t trust … [Read more...]
Wine: Three Saints Steak House Red Wine; Three Saints Chardonnay Vintage: Steak House Red – 2009; Chardonnay - 2010 Alcohol percentage: Steak House Red: 14.1%; Chardonnay: 14.7% Found at: The California Wine Club www.cawineclub.com This review is being written fresh on the heels of February school vacation. Vacation was more of a “Staycation” this time around for our … [Read more...]
Who: yellow tail What: Tree-Free Chardonnay When: non-vintage, a term I am seriously considering adopting for myself sometime soon Where: 88% from Australia, 12% from New Zealand Why: Because the whole idea of being free of anything is so intriguing. Suppose we could live our lives “neck wrinkle free” or “teenaged eye roll free” or “house is dust free” or even “all … [Read more...]
Wine: Campus Oaks Pinot Grigio 2009; Campus Oaks Old Vine Zinfandel 2008 Vintage: Pinot Grigio: 2009; Old Vine Zinfandel 2008 Alcohol percentage: Pinot Grigio: 12.5%; Old Vine Zinfandel: 14.5% Found at: The California Wine Club Sometimes kids say the darndest things, don’t they? Who hasn’t ever been completely and utterly embarrassed by something their child has said in a public … [Read more...]
Who: Shoofly – The Freckle (14.5% alcohol) What: White wine blend (40% Marsanne, 37% Roussanne, 23% Viognier) When: 2008 Where: Adelaide, Australia Why: Because you really need another song from kindergarten playing through your head all day long. How: Ok, everyone, sing it with me: “Shoofly, don’t bother me, Shoofly, don’t bother me, Shoofly, don’t bother me… … [Read more...]
Wine: Tulip Hill Winery Mount Oso Vineyard 2009 Tracy Hills Cabepulciano; Tulip Hill Winery Mount Oso Vineyard 2009 Reserve Chardonnay Vintage: 2009 Cabepulciano; 2009 Reserve Chardonnay Alcohol percentage: 13.9% Cabepulciano; 13.1% Reserve Chardonnay Found at: The California Wine Club Happy New Year! I find it hard to believe that I made it through the holidays in one piece. Every … [Read more...]
Who: Fish Eye Wine What: Pinot Grigio (12.5% alcohol) and Pinot Noir (13%) When: 2010 Where: South Eastern Australia (a small New South Wales town called Griffith, Australia to be exact) Why: Because you spent the day playing Sherpa to your teen at the mall How: I first heard about Fish Eye wines from one of my most frugal wine loving pals. She loved the fact that they were $4.99 a … [Read more...]
Country: Loire Region, France Type: Chenin Blanc Average Retail Price: $7.96 on AstorWines.com Taste (1 = yucky 10=yummy): 8 Snobby Wine Words: Tart, but lush with a lingering finish. Like your aunt. The one slurring dirty jokes to your 7-year old. Drink When: The turkey's ready. Notes: Ah, Thanksgiving. That American holiday tradition when we all put ourselves through a special level … [Read more...]
Whining Down: Ever notice how quickly the Crystal Light and Atkins bars get replaced by canned pumpkin and stuffing cubes? Sprinkle in Halloween candy rejects, and mom’s easily got herself an extra 5 pounds to ‘round out’ the year. Let’s face it…food is AWESOME and it is everywhere. But how often do we actually take some time to evaluate, understand, and appreciate the foods we are … [Read more...]
Becky reviews the October selections from the California Wine Club's WIne Moms Series Wine: Perry Creek Zinman 2008; Perry Creek California Chardonnay 2009 Vintage: Zinman 2008; Chardonnay 2009 Alcohol percentage: 14.9% Zinman; 14.1% Chardonnay Found at: The California Wine Club Has anyone heard of the legend of the Zinman? This legend can be traced back 150 years or so to the days of … [Read more...]
