Grape Cup
Nearly a month ago, I fought the grueling Cascadian passes from my village of Manson to the end of the world that is Seattle just to share my wine at the annual Grape Cup hosted by Seattle Uncorked. A kickoff to the college football season, Grape Cup is a showdown of UW Huskies versus WSU Cougars all in the name of our philanthropic endeavors sponsoring the Washington State Farmworker Housing Trust. Always down for some fun alum rivalry, I donned the purple and gold and got my sorority girl on. It was a long and fearsome battle as we duked it out over four quarters. The judges did an amazing...
Read MoreWine & Music Inspirations VI – Radiohead
Today, it’s grey and rainy here in Manson, reminds me of Seattle. And it also begs the question: Why is the weather so influential and indicative of our musical selections? I certainly cannot begin pondering the answer, but will suggest that Radiohead’s Paranoid Android on the OK Computer album is exactly the inspiration I need to get motivated for pressing red wine today. In fact, the entire album is needed, since it’s hard to separate each song from the brilliant overall orchestration emanating from Thom Yorke’s genius. Bear with me: This is the kind of album that...
Read MoreThe Blending Room by WineGirl Wines
We here at WineGirl Wines have been relatively quiet over the last few months; and some of you may have heard rumors. So at last, it’s time to make a public announcement: We are moving to Lake Chelan! It’s true. We’re packing up and leaving behind our Seattle/Sammamish digs. That’s right, you heard it! We’re finally going to bring the true WineGirl and Javier experience to you in our brand new location in Manson, Washington, right off the North Shore Lake Chelan Highway 150 in the land of 300 days of sun. In May 2010, we will open our doors wide and let the...
Read MoreWine For Haiti Fundraiser
As the New Year set in, tragedy hit home to millions on a little island in the Caribbean sea. We here in Seattle are well-known for our brilliance, lets say. Perhaps it’s the doldrum grey winter weather igniting the brain bulbs, but alas I can confidently say that most flashes of brilliance hitch a ride on the tie-die conveyor belt and are lost to the ether. However, just the other day my good friend Garren’s bulb flashed and has burned brightly for over a week as he hit the pavement running on a wild hair. He set out on a mission to help those less fortunate in Haiti, by...
Read MoreOrigins of Derby Wife
Just so ya’ll know the inspiration for the My Derby Wife Merlot is from the Derby Wife Code as written below. Simply put, a derby wife is your best roller derby gal, but please educate yourself on the definitions below and then celebrate your derby wife with a fine bottle of My Derby Wife Merlot. Wednesday, March 07, 2007 The Origins of the Derby Wife Category: Life By Kasey Bomber, L.A. Derby Dolls observations by Ivanna S. Pankin, Sin City Rollergirls The tradition started in November 2003, when a load of Derby Dolls went to see the first AZRD bout and the derby wife concept was...
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