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you want to be part of a fun-loving community of wine fans
you want to know and enjoy wine, but don’t want to over analyze
you want to find wines that punch above their price point
you want value whatever that means to you
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Recent Posts
Spotlight on 2 More Insanely Delicious Trader Joe's Wines!
Discover two more insane value wines from Trader Joe’s. These two red wines from Chile are beyond delicious and only $4.99!! Enjoy! Great info all around! Links to all the other great blog posts about Trader Joe’s also included!
What are the absolute Best Italian white wines that are not Pinot Grigio? (Updated)
Great suggestions for Italian white wine that can be way more interesting than Pinot Grigio! New additions! Become familiar with the names of some of these wines. Explore and have fun!
Beaujolais may be the best all season wine!
Enjoy a glass of Beaujolais in a vineyard, or anywhere at any time!
Let’s talk a lot about why Drinking wine should be fun (and not so serious!)
Let’s talk about drinking wine and having fun. Spoiler alert: It’s not just formal wine tasting. Great advice on what you need to know to choose wines you love! Don't overthink or over spend! Keep it simple. Do you like the wine or not? What is it worth to you?
Important Spotlight: Best ways to not be a lemming with wine!
Do not be a blind follower about wine. Don't be a lemming. Here's empowering advice to find what wines you will enjoy, and not what someone tells you is "good." If you know what tastes good to you, trust yourself! Drink what you like and avoid the rest.
This is how you celebrate with kosher wine when you know nothing about it!
Have some fun and celebrate with kosher wine! Learn how to find it, understand certifications, explore the taste differences (spoiler alert: it tastes the same as non kosher wine) and get top wine recommendations—all in one fun guide!
Party With Prosecco Now With These 3 Great Ideas!
Have a great party with these Prosecco drinks! Three fantastic suggestions for having fun with Prosecco. Try it with Limoncello or Orange Sorbet. A Bellini bar gives everyone options!!
10 fantastic and memorable wine country experiences in Sonoma County
LIVE THE DREAM!! Uncover the 10 best wine country experiences in Sonoma. Plan your ultimate Sonoma wine country adventure with this guide. Make some memories, or even just live vicariously. Fun all around.
All you need to know to Break out the Bubbly! Right now!
Discover the Ultimate Guide to choosing sparkling wines including Champagne, Crémant, Cava, Prosecco, New World Sparkling wines, Pét-Nats and more. Learn, have fun, and celebrate anything!
Best wine parties ever! This is how you do IT!
The best ideas for wine parties! Advice and suggestions to have the best times! Have fun with wine! This will be an evolving list.
Cheers to wine! Let’s Celebrate the Judgment of Paris
Celebrate the anniversary of The Judgment of Paris of 1976. It is when California wines went head to head with French wines and won! It was David beating Goliath. It opened up the whole world to great wines and winemaking. Celebrate the anniversary.
Best ever year in Review: All 12 Monthly Fun Wine Resolutions
Collection of all 12 months of Monthly Fun Wine Resolutions. Wine resolutions are meant to be done whenever you want! No New Year’s negativity of eat less, exercise more. Have fun and celebrate that you have accomplished a resolution!
2024 Best Updated Guide to buying kosher wine when you really know nothing about it
Updated guide to buying Kosher wine when you don’t know anything about it. There are loads of new choices and recommendations. No need to be intimidated. It tastes just like non Kosher wine. Know exactly what to look for if buying for someone who keeps kosher. Advice about buying wine for Passover, too.
The top 10 questions to ask yourself before joining any wine club
A guide for deciding what wine club could be a good choice for you. It is a list of 10 questions to ask yourself so that you don’t make an expensive mistake. You want wine to be fun and delicious.
Three of the absolute best hidden gem wineries in Sonoma Wine Country
Enjoy incredible wine tasting experiences in Sonoma County at these 3 hidden gems! Not to be missed wineries!
What are the absolute Best Italian white wines that are not Pinot Grigio?
Great suggestions for Italian white wine that can be way more interesting than Pinot Grigio! Become familiar with the names of some of these wines. Explore and have fun!
Are there perfect wines to go with watching sports on television? Well, there should be!
Recommendations for the perfect wines to go with watching sports on TV. Make room for some fun and delicious choices to drink instead of beer.
Should Rosé be your absolute best go-to Valentine’s Day wine?
Should rosé wine be your choice for Valentine’s Day? Here is a fun wine guide for making that decision. Numerous rosé wines are also shown and informally compared. Have fun choosing wine whatever your decision.
Two more crazy delicious Trader Joe’s wines that are an insane value!
Discover two fantastic Trader Joe’s wines from Northern California. Follow my updated advice on how to choose your own delicious wines that have insane value.
5 Fantastic ways to Celebrate the Anniversary of the Repeal of Prohibition with Wine!
5 fantastic ways to celebrate wine on the anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition! Read about it and drink wine! Remember to appreciate what you have when you have it.