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Re: About Another Wine Blog

WineWonkette — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 07:55:22 -0000

Hi Gina. I apologize that our submission form wasn't working. Please email me at winewonkette@gmail.com with the details.

Re: American Decency: Not Too Big to Fail

WineWonkette — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 14:44:31 -0000

Exactly. Which is what you asked me. Patronizing isn't it?

Re: American Decency: Not Too Big to Fail

WineWonkette — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 13:24:45 -0000

Did YOU base your comments on the past Labor Day posts you read on the blog? Or did you read them AFTER you commented.

Re: American Decency: Not Too Big to Fail

WineWonkette — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 12:57:50 -0000

You do understand that some people in Texas do read and study the news outside the state, right? Especially when it comes to litigation. That's what lawyers do. Especially one with a background in labor law.

And I base someone's comments on the rationale of their argument. But spams and trolls, yes, I then determine who I am talking to, so I can weigh his or her credibility or bias. Because people who hide behind sock puppets lack the courage to carry on a fair and honest discussion.

Re: American Decency: Not Too Big to Fail

WineWonkette — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 02:37:17 -0000

I took no polls at Youngstown State, San Diego State or San Francisco State, either.

Again, let me try to make this as simple as possible. Perhaps you can stop changing the subject and making up your own conversation and READ the post. Because what you are citing is of no consequence given it is not germane to the actual content. Reading: It's fundamental, you know.

And why must you hide behind that troll account? Afraid to lose wine customers at the grocery store?

Re: American Decency: Not Too Big to Fail

WineWonkette — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 02:02:00 -0000

Perhaps you could thoughtfully read the post before hitting send on a knee jerk reaction? Spelling out words is a plus. Did I say jerks? No, I said voting for a man who brags about sexual assault, incites violence and lies with wild abandon, gives one the idea that the voter condones, specifically, sexual assault.

By the way, it's the "Democratic" party. Just like it's not the Republic party, it's not the Democrat party. And I sincerely doubt half our readers equal the voting base of the GOP President elect. I would even venture to say some of ours are among the 46‰ of registered voters who sat home.

Re: American Decency: Not Too Big to Fail

WineWonkette — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:58:38 -0000

Your name sounds familiar. I hope you're not THIS Daniel Siapin.

http://www.ocweekly.com/new...

Re: American Decency: Not Too Big to Fail

WineWonkette — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:50:22 -0000

You guys really do invent your own facts, don't you? Bank/Wall Street Bailout was authorized and enacted October 3, 2008. Obama was elected in November 2008 and did not take office until January 20, 2009, at which time he added back the "off the books" Iraq War debt, that gave us that "$17 trillion deficit" Please actually read the historical record before spouting Brietbart BS.

Re: Freixenet: It is All about Family

WineWonkette — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 16:06:03 -0000

I think it's always a tough sell for the next generation no matter what the parents do. In my family it was generations of educators -- and I thought the last thing I wanted to be was a "teacher." But I have found another way to keep the family tradition going by educating people about wine. Not quite the same as History or High School -- but still involves the sort of passion of sharing knowledge! Thanks for reading.

Re: Star Wars Last Bottle Wine Marathon Sale – Starting Thursday, Dec 17

WineWonkette — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 18:00:29 -0000

My pleasure -- I adore The Last Bottle!

Re: Wines for Thanksgiving Day and Throughout the Year

WineWonkette — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 14:32:40 -0000

I know you love your Chardonnay, Claudia! Happy Thanksgiving to you and Mark!

Re: Violence, Prayer and Thanksgiving

WineWonkette — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 13:22:40 -0000

thanks so much for taking the time to comment!

Re: Celebrate National Braai Day, 9/24, with a contest from Indaba Wines

WineWonkette — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 02:10:12 -0000

Can't wait to read your pairing suggestions!

Re: The Kassel Doctrine

WineWonkette — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:47:08 -0000

Thanks Becca! So glad I got to meet you in FLX!

Re: The Kassel Doctrine

WineWonkette — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 21:23:06 -0000

Thanks Brian. I'm almost finished with A Rite of Paso, and about to start Heart & Soul. If you haven't picked up the books, I highly recommend it!

Re: Bill Cosby, Drinking and Consent

WineWonkette — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 20:20:16 -0000

Thanks so much for sharing. I hope my stories will encourage others to put a voice to their own, and perhaps we shall help change the conversation.

Re: WBC15 Registration – PDF (3)

WineWonkette — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 22:32:34 -0000

I think you might have a glitch in your participants' list. Only a few blogs have the actual URL showing, and the column with twitter handles is now missing. It would be great if you could provide the links to everyone's blogs and twitter handles, like you have done in all the previous lists, so we can follow each other before we get to the conference. Thanks!

Re: A Fatherless Father’s Day

WineWonkette — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 01:04:06 -0000

Thanks Craig. There are still times, though not as often as before, that I will see something, hear some song, experience some thing, and for a moment forget. I'll say to myself, "I have to tell Dad about this..." Then, I remember. But other times, when things are not going so well, I will hear my Dad's voice in my head, "Sissy, it ain't no big thing." Then I will laugh, because the "Big Thing" that was upsetting me isn't so big at all.

Re: 10 Things to do in Barcelona, Spain

WineWonkette — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 21:17:20 -0000

Great! Enjoy -- it's an awesome city!

Re: Meat Madness: BBQ Couple is In It to Win It!

WineWonkette — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 19:20:21 -0000

Ah, so jealous! I want to taste that salmon Mary remembers :)

Re: Meat Madness: BBQ Couple is In It to Win It!

WineWonkette — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 12:29:11 -0000

Totally welcome! Can't wait to see you guys in August!

Re: Review: Goldwater 2012 Pinot Noir (Marlborough, NZ)

WineWonkette — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:14:21 -0000

Thanks Miki!

Wish I had taken the picture from the vineyard (and wish I had visited!), but it is from their website. Stu is absolutely delightful though -- you can tell he loves what he does, and it shows through in the wines!

Re: Good Texas wines honor Terroir

WineWonkette — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:06:10 -0000

I was especially surprised by the Bending Branch Tannat which is usually such a tannic monster. Very good balance on this one.

Re: Santa Barbara wineries to premier Vintage 2014 films with Dec 10th Twitter Tasting

WineWonkette — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 17:55:07 -0000

I bet your 60k twitter followers doesn't hurt either :)

Re: Wines of San Juan, Argentina

WineWonkette — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:44:34 -0000

Hi Miki:
Sometimes it helps to go into your local wine shop and ask for wines that are not available. Ask at restaurants, too. Often distributors are too afraid of wines from regions that they believe their consumers are not aware of. The more consumers who ask about a wine, the more likely the restaurant or retail store will be likely to try to find it and get it in stock!