Last year, right around my 42nd birthday, I decided to register for a 10K in Montana. Mind you, I had not done much running to the point. For a few years in college I was highly motivated and ran every morning, but that only lasted for about a year or so before fading. I decided… Continue reading Running after 40: A few lessons learned about getting in shape
Author: Chloe Nichols
I am a working mother of an energetic five year old and a thirteen year old.
I didn't read any parenting books and this is my story of how I am surviving being a mother and loving it!
Can wine be healthy?
It started with very bad stomach virus. My little one was just 2 years old and had started getting into eating and suddently she was incredibly sick and weak. It was the kind of sick where I would have gone to the emergency room, but we weren't home. I was stuck in my in-laws basement… Continue reading Can wine be healthy?
The difference between organic and biodynamic wine
Looking to stay on the healthy side of wine? Organic and biodynamic wines are your best bet. Read on to learn more.
Wine keg: A must have for your wine cellar
It's time to ditch the bottle and add a wine keg (or two) to your cellar selection. Buying wine by the keg has many benefits, including being more cost effective, lasting longer than an open bottle, and reducing waste (do your part to reduce your carbon footprint!). I should know, this summer, we have tapped… Continue reading Wine keg: A must have for your wine cellar
Bonterra Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
While scrolling through Amazon Video recently, I came across the Wine Enthusiast show: It starts with wine, California: The organic way (Season 1, Episode 3). The show highlighted the winery Bonterra, and I was instantly intrigued by they're unconventional farming methods highlighted in the show. After reading more about the winery, it's organic and biodynamic… Continue reading Bonterra Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
How would explain [topic] over a glass of wine
Conversational writing isn't easy for everyone. Defined as making your writing sound like a conversation between two people, it can be a struggle to put thoughts into words in that particular way. Why? My theory is that during our grade school, high school and college years, our noses are buried in text books and a… Continue reading How would explain [topic] over a glass of wine
Taking a breath and switching directions
When I started this blog, my goal was to learn about wine and eventually become a wine expert. I started out strong, blogging weekly at points. But life happened, and between moves, job changes and a new baby, I strayed and eventually took a long hiatus. After a few false starts, I am slowly returning… Continue reading Taking a breath and switching directions
On the nose: Understanding how to smell your wine
It's easy to get intimidated when at a wine tasting event. All around you, people are swirling, sniffing, taking notes and making comments about fruits and spices. For you, its all grapes: looks like wine, smells like wine, and oh yeah, it taste like wine too. That's a perfectly fine way to drink your wine,… Continue reading On the nose: Understanding how to smell your wine
Three tips for buying wine at a grocery store
Ever run to the store for a few quick items only to find yourself stuck in the wine aisle (or aisles) unsure which bottle to select? This type of wine paralysis is pretty common, especially when one is new to drinking wine or is trying to impress a dinner party of connoisseurs. While I would… Continue reading Three tips for buying wine at a grocery store
How well have you defined your customer?
Do you really know who your customers are? When it comes to selling wine, it is easy to think that your customer is anyone who drinks wine. But, that's not necessarily the case. Wine can actually be a pretty personal choice - some buy for cost, others it's loyalty to a certain region, grape or… Continue reading How well have you defined your customer?
The Splendid Grape 