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You may have noticed these interesting Wine Tap systems popping up in various locations.  I recently saw one pictured above at Doris’s Italian Market & Bakery.  It was interesting watching customers wander the market with their cart and a glass of wine.  In fairness, most of the shoppers were women with their husbands following behind with a glass of wine.   The wine is the incentive to tag along on the errand! The… Read More

I was in NC recently visiting friends.   They are wine club members at the Biltmore Estates and wanted to introduce me to some of their new favorite wines.  I toured the beautiful house and grounds before heading to the “Wine Club Members” special area for a complimentary glass of wine. I was not disappointed! I found two new favorites, the Reserve Cabernet Franc Dry Creek Valley and The Hunt Red Blend.   If you like full bodied… Read More

When I was in my 30’s I decided to go backpacking in  Europe with a friend.  Although backpacking only described my luggage of choice (I stayed in hotels and ate well!) One stop on our adventure was Bruges,  Belgium. We stayed in a quaint Bed and Breakfast with a couple that only spoke Flemmish.  In playing charades to try and communicate, they pointed to 2 bicycles and then in the direction of town. It was dusk as… Read More