Joan Newcomer When Wayne and Mary Ann Ballard set out to plan the April gathering for the Wine Knots, little did they know that the love of their daughter and granddaughter would bring a taste of North Carolina to their doorstep. Mary Ann’s casual mention of her quandary about choosing a theme set her family…
Bernadette Fideli Webster’s Dictionary defines an antidote as “anything counteracting something unpleasant.” Faced with the uncivility and mudslinging of political debates on television and inundated with political robo calls, Mike and Millie Aramanda discovered the perfect cure. They invited the Wine Stewards to enjoy an evening of Show and Tell Wine Tasting. Members were asked…
We met at the home of Ed and Paula Bone to taste a red or white wine of our choice and to tell why we chose it. We began with a very nice Peach Sparkling to go with the wonderful appetizers provided by the Bones and several other members. This was followed by a very…
Joan Newcomer Slainte! (pronounced Slancha and meaning health) was the toast of the night as the Wine Knots celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at the home of Debbie and Randy Johnston. The “O’Johnstons” greeted us at the door dressed in perfect Irish attire. Tuesday certainly a glorious time for the wearin’ of the green. And indeed…
Nancy Toppan Heard It Through The Grapevine experienced an evening of Asian cuisine and wine pairing at the home of Nancy and Pete Toppan. Dressed in Oriental attire, everyone was greeted in Japanese with a bow. Mandarin Orange Chicken with Yakisoba Noodles with Vegetables, Hot Naan Bread, Egg Rolls, Oriental Dumplings and Asian Salad was…
David Laschinger As the sun warmed a crisp spring Saturday morning in mid-March, 10 members of the Meritage Wine Group and two guests spread a picnic lunch on outdoor tables at Bluff Dale Winery a few miles southwest of Granbury. It was the first group activity in a jam-packed day. After enjoying lunch, several in…
Bernadette Fideli The Big Game is the most watched TV event in U.S. history for the past five years. The two-week lull preceding the actual playoff produces a buildup of hype and anticipation that consumes all. David and Susan Parker capitalized on this frenzy and challenged the Wine Stewards to a “Blind Wine Tasting Championship.”…
Joan Newcomer The Wine Knots gathered at Scott and Vicki Baker’s home to “laissez le bon temps rouler” in celebration of Mardi Gras! It was a grand time as the hosts welcomed us with Zydeco music and Mardi Gras hats and beads, which they acquired at the Mardi Gras Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. For…
Diane Williams On Thursday, February 11, the Wine and Brew Crew met at Diane and Barry Williams’ home for a Valentine-themed wine and brew tasting. After appetizers, which were spectacular, and a glass of wine or beer, everyone gathered in the living room. There were lots of red tulips, red hearts and cupids to mark…
The new wine club met in the home of Tom and Pam Kanawyer on Wednesday, February 10, to determine what we would like to do. We decided we would like to meet monthly with half the group bringing wine and the other half bringing hors d’oeuvres. The meetings will be in alphabetical order of the…