Janie Farnsworth The Tuesday Tasters wish to thank Rick and Darlene Lamb for hosting us on February 16. A great time was had by all as we lingered to play with their wonderful yellow lab. I am afraid he found several members that kept him fed in crackers and cheese. The winners of Tuesday Tasters…
Janie Farnsworth The toasting of the New Year was held at Frank and Nancy Freisheim’s home. We had four bottles of champagne to taste. The outcome was very interesting in that the winner, the second, third and fourth place were so very close. The winner was Kenwood Cuvee Brut, which was brought by Susan Miloser.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Peggy Crandell On a lovely summer evening, 35 Road Runners boarded a motor coach and headed to historic Grapevine for an evening filled with wine, dinner, a live stage show and lots of fun with our neighbors and friends. Our bus was filled with conversation and laughter as we made our way to Grapevine. Wine…