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Friday, 04 December 2009
4.sPit oR SwalLow??? Be a rebel! While it may not be pretty, spitting helps keep your palate fresh if you’re tasting a lot of wines. It also prevents you from getting so inebriated that any glass of wine tastes great! Let me know if you liked or learned ...Read More...
Posted on 12/04/2009 3:03 PM by Rebel Red

Tuesday, 01 December 2009
3.SiP (the best part) Most people tense up when they get to this part. Relax, there are no wrong answers. Think about it, when you are talking about flavors in the foods you eat, do you get nervous and tense? Of course not…so start sipping.   ...Read More...
Posted on 12/01/2009 12:19 PM by Rebel Red

Sunday, 29 November 2009
Philanthropology: the study of being fabulously charitable. Darlings, you might not want to hear this, so pour yourself a glass of my deilicous Pinot Grigio and listen up: it is time to clear out your closets. Yes, yes, yes, it will be time consuming and I know that many tears will be shed over ...Read More...
Posted on 11/29/2009 12:43 PM by Marise

Monday, 23 November 2009
Too much wine? Eh, maybe... Hello my wine loving darlings! I am here with sage Drama Queen advice: never, under any circumstances, should you ask your boyfriend about an ex-girlfriend after 4 glasses of Pinot Grigio...no matter how delicious my wine is. One would think certain topics might ...Read More...
Posted on 11/23/2009 2:05 PM by Marise

Monday, 16 November 2009
Dearest readers, Ah, what wine to serve up at those joyous holiday gatherings? Where people get together and peel potatoes and watch hours upon hours of football and then share a glorious meal. Later on, some have meltdowns. If you’re a three-year-old, we understand. ...Read More...
Posted on 11/16/2009 10:41 AM by Wicked White

Thursday, 12 November 2009
Normal 0 0 1 451 2571 Duke University 21 5 3157 11.0 0 0 0 I do not think I can accurately explain how excited I am ...Read More...
Posted on 11/12/2009 5:40 PM by Marise

Thursday, 12 November 2009
2. SwiRl aNd SniFf Your senses of smell and taste are closely intertwined, so take the time to sniff a glass of wine. Swirling the wine in your glass opens up the wine (that’s wine speak for letting in air) and helps you take in the aromas. Place your glass on a flat ...Read More...
Posted on 11/12/2009 11:11 AM by Rebel Red

Monday, 09 November 2009
Four simple guidelines to help you enjoy wine AND look really cool. Here's the first step…more to come! 1.sEe As one of my FB friends said (I wish I could remember who!), “Hold your glass up to ...Read More...
Posted on 11/09/2009 11:18 AM by Rebel Red

Friday, 30 October 2009
Pride & Prejudice & Zombies Written By: Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith “It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains.” … and from the back ...Read More...
Posted on 10/30/2009 12:47 PM by New York Smarty Pants

Wednesday, 28 October 2009
Darlings, hello and happy early All Hallows Eve! I know most of you probably have your costumes already, but I wanted to share a few of my fabulous suggestions with you. The trends for female costumes usually involve cheap fabric, lots of skin, and low dignity. Now, if we are going to ...Read More...
Posted on 10/28/2009 6:32 PM by Marise