Author: Timallen
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The Night I Realized I’m a Why Not Person
I recently wrote about the Why Not mindset when it comes to travel and Indiana wines. But last night at the IRT, something crystallized — maybe I’m not just someone who occasionally says “why not.” Maybe it’s just who I am. Let me pour you a glass and take you back to 1992. My wife…
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Explore Indiana Wine Scene: Why the Indiana Wine Story Deserves a Closer Look
Why the Indiana Wine Scene Deserves a Closer Look Indiana wine doesn’t have the instant name recognition of Napa or the Finger Lakes, and that’s exactly why it deserves a closer look. Its story has always been a little quieter, a little scrappier—and very easy to overlook if you’re only skimming the “top 10 wine…
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The Underdogs: Why Indiana Wine Deserves Your Attention
FishersVinoVibes | The Indiana Red Wine Series – Part 1 Stand in the right vineyard at the right moment, and history has a way of tapping you on the shoulder. This is especially true in places where Indiana Hybrid wine grapes are grown. I’ve been lucky enough to stand in a few of those vineyards.…
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Sometimes the Best Journeys Begin with “Why Not?”
Sometimes the best journeys begin with a simple question — “Why not?” When Bruce was five, his innocent reply — “I don’t know — I haven’t met all the moms!” — turned a simple question of “who’s the best mom?” into a lifelong reminder that curiosity opens doors we never imagined. That same “Why not?”…
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The Three Grapes Indiana Has to Crush (And Why This Weekend Proved We’re Doing It)
Let’s be honest — promoting the Indiana wine scene isn’t exactly like selling Champagne to the French. It’s more like convincing your buddy that the weird bottle you brought to the cookout is actually worth opening. There are three stubborn hurdles standing between Hoosier grapes and their moment in the sun. But — spoiler alert…
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A Journey Through Time: The Jurassic Coast, Islay, and London
Originally written November 2021 Click to view the complete photo collection of this trip The Story Behind the Trip Some moments, you can feel them building—like the way anticipation swirls in a glass before that first sip. For those of us who live for travel, the months of 2020 were an exercise in stillness: the…
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A Trip Down History Lane
Originally written Feb 25, 2016 Across the Pond and Slightly Off Course Back in May 2015, Katy and I hopped the pond to the UK to scoop up our daughter, Sarah, who had just wrapped up her semester at St. Andrews—yes, that St. Andrews. The one with royal alumni, stone buildings older than America, and…
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A Year of Firsts: Wine, Travel, and 2025 Reflections
A year that was supposed to be about understanding Indiana wine turned into something much bigger. From a delayed suitcase and a life-changing pilgrimage through Burgundy’s vineyards, to discovering volcanic Assyrtiko in Greece, red‑rock sunrises in Sedona, a four‑night “espresso shot” of County Kerry and Dublin, and an NFL game in Berlin where Scooter blasted…
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Vintage Voices: The Timeless Brilliance of Sister Rosetta Tharpe & Marie Knight
Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight’s music, much like a fine wine, only grows richer with time—each note uncorking new inspiration for every generation.
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Where Every Pour Has a Story: Cheers to 15 Years with Tasteful Times
From boxed wine mysteries in the family fridge to sharing $30 bottles and backyard tastings with new friends, my journey with Tasteful Times celebrates 15+ years of community, discovery, and unforgettable wine moments right here in Fishers. Here’s how our local shop grew into a legend—one bottle, story, and friendship at a time.