Category: Wine
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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 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.
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Greek Wine: A New World in the Old World
Traveling the world has given me a passport full of memories. Greece—land of myth, sun, and sea—remained a blank page for me until recently. Then, last fall, close friends invited us to celebrate their 30th anniversary on the Greek islands. Suddenly, it became a double first: their maiden voyage to Europe and, at long last,…
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Burgundy 2025 – A Journey Through Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune
Yesterday stretched endlessly, so our evening was a quiet affair—just dinner and some shopping for some essentials while waiting for my luggage to arrive. I woke up feeling refreshed and ready for a new adventure. About an hour before Thomas, our guide from Safari Tours, was due to pick us up, I noticed, via Airtag,…
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Burgundy 2025 – A Journey to Beaune: Wine, Warmth, and Wonderful People
After a smooth flight from Newark to Paris, during which I managed over five hours of sleep, my adventure in France began with a mix of excitement and challenges. Despite missing a day due to travel delays, I was eager to dive into our first day of tours. However, my journey started with a detour…
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Burgundy 2025 – The Day that Never Ended
Groundhog Day has taken on a whole new meaning for me. While it traditionally falls on February 2nd, it feels as though the last 48 hours have blended together into an indistinguishable haze of monotonous routine. I ended “day one” by stumbling into a hotel lobby at the unholy hour of 4:30 AM, courtesy of…
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Burgundy 2025 – The Journey Begins
The anticipation of a trip has always thrilled me. The excitement of travel was evident even during a field trip to the Evansville Zoo in my elementary school days. My excitement was so intense that I couldn’t sleep, leaving me exhausted but still eager to enjoy the outing. Over time, I’ve learned to manage my…