Tag: wine

Wine Knots experience “Out of Africa” evening

Wine safari hosted by Theresa and Bill Peoples

Theresa Peoples Bill and Theresa Peoples hosted the Wine Knots on a brisk January evening in 2016 for a “taste of South Africa.” In January of 2011 Bill and Theresa traveled to South Africa for an unforgettable experience. They shared a homemade movie of their photos from the trip highlighting Victoria Falls, Tonganezi Lodge in…

A toast to friendship

Left to right: Pete Toppan, Charlene Cottingham, Kathy Perry, Mike Aramanda, Millie Aramanda, Cherie Snowden and Charlie Snowden

Bernadette Fideli “May the spirit of friendship fill your world this holiday season.” So read the opening line of the invitation the Wine Stewards received. Al and Vivian Wright treated the Wine Stewards to a glamorous evening of true Southern hospitality and a wish to embrace the upcoming holiday with joy and friendship. Upon arrival…

Wine Knots say “Zum Wohl”

Joan and Chuck Newcomer with Jennifer Heinen

Joan Newcomer The Wine Knots gathered at the home of Chuck and Joan Newcomer and welcomed Jennifer Heinen, Chuck’s sister. Jennifer is a 40-year resident of Germany, 13 of which have been in the Eifel region, home of the Mosel River and the premier wineries of Germany. Four German wines produced in small family vineyards…

Tuesday Tasters

Diane and Chuck Miller brought the winning wine.

Janie Farnsworth Cyndi Stampf was our hostess with the mostest for Tuesday Tasters on Tuesday, November 17. The wine for the night was Malbec. All four of the wines were from Argentina. The winner was Catena Malbec. The Catena Malbec presents a deep violet color with purple reflections. This microclimate blend of four unique vineyards…

The perfect wine-themed getaway – Grapevine, Texas

Nancy Toppan Grapevine has become known as the headquarters of the Texas wine tasting experience. It is home to a vibrant and growing urban wine trail, which features daily wine tastings and special events throughout the year. Texas is the fifth largest wine producing state in the U.S., and Grapevine has served as a trendsetter…

From whom the bell tolls

Left to right: Pete Toppan, Al Wright, Vivian Wright, Dave Parker, Susan Parker, Bill Fideli, Frank Deardorff, Beverlee Deardorff, Millie Aramanda and Mike Aramanda

Bernadette Fideli Remember way, way back to your first day of school after summer vacation? Standard protocol was to stand in front of the class and recite what you did on your summer vacation. The Wine Stewards returned to those days of yesteryear when Kathy Perry and Charlene Cottingham invited the Stewards to recount their…

Why not another wine group?

Salud, the Wine Knots have arrived!

Joan Newcomer A call to order doesn’t really describe the inaugural meeting of Robson Ranch’s newest wine club, the Wine Knots. With a goal of meeting new friends and new wines, each couple invited was asked to bring a wine from their home state, if possible. The result was a tour across America. There were…