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Wine Snobbery for Dummies, Part XIX

May 29, 2014

MW
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May 29, 2014

Riesling...the other white wine. Riesling has gotten a bad rap in the wine world, largely misunderstood as a singular personality of overbearing sweetness, suitable only as dessert wine for many a discerning palate. But the Riesling grape is actually quite multi-faceted; arguably one of the most versatile varietals around, ranging from that stereotypical sweetness to crisp, dry and refreshing. Join us on Wednesday as we get to know Riesling on a more intimate level. Here's to life!

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:00 AM

Happy Wednesday, Winos!
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:00 AM

Hey y'all!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:01 AM

Why does it say we have 8 Tawkers & I only see 3? I haven't even started drinking my wine yet!
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:01 AM

Donde esta, mi vinos?
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:01 AM

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evening ladies

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:01 AM

Sean!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:02 AM

Good evening, gentleman.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:03 AM

So, tonight we're tawkin' Riesling (NOT to be pronounced by JD!)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:03 AM

Oh, muy bien, Senorita Molly!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:04 AM

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en el bano ?

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:04 AM

I love Riesling. It's one of my favorites.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:04 AM

Dude, quit calling me out.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:05 AM

I have to say, Molly, I appreciate the recommendation, as I am quite enjoying my Riesling, as well...and it's not normally a varietal I go for.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:05 AM

It's one of my go-to summer wines.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:05 AM

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a little sweeter than I remembered from the last time

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:06 AM

Which one did you go with, Sean?
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:06 AM

Because I, like so many others, subconsciously mistake the Riesling grape, itself, for the syrupy sweet Johannesburg variety of wine, alone.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:06 AM

Arbuckle! Speak up!
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:06 AM

Uh...yeah, Jenn. That's it.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:07 AM

Que? I feel like I missed an innuendo or something there. lol
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:07 AM

I have to admit I don't know much about Riesling except it's yummy on my patio.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:08 AM

Well, I'm sure a lot of things are yummy on your patio. No idea where I'm going with that...
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:08 AM

Gutter, surely.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:09 AM

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website running like crap tonight reloaded

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:09 AM

The common perception of Riesling is sweet, sweet, sweet. I think this group established early on just how we feel about that - well, except for Sean...
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:09 AM

Lol! (re: gutter) You know it!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:09 AM

BUT...the Riesling grape is actually one of the most versatile whites around.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:09 AM

I still have that bottle of Ice wine Slades gave me in my fridge. So yeah, sweet es no bueno.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:09 AM

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chateau st michelle

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:10 AM

Chateau Ste Michelle is one of my favorites.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:10 AM

Especially the dry riesling.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:10 AM

Turn it into Sangria, Molly. Or spike it with Everclear (Papa Tex style)...one of the two.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:10 AM

Hahahaha! Yes!
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:11 AM

I'll give it to Papa Leonard. It, along with carlo rossi sangria, is one of the only wines that does not smell of horseshit.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:11 AM

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they had two, a sweet one, and one just labled reisling, so I think I have the dry one

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:11 AM

I was going to go with your CSM recommendation, but then something else caught my eye & I thought I'd try. Good call. I am enjoying. :)
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:12 AM

Relax Riesling is also good, affordable, not too sweet.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:12 AM

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I was so channeling papa leonard when I saw that shirt earlier

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:12 AM

I've got 14 Hands. The wine - not a genetic defect.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:12 AM

@sean, spot on, my friend
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:12 AM

hahaha! Jenn!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:12 AM

That shirt was awesome!
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:13 AM

I actually think we should legit own it.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:13 AM

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Better late than never!

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:13 AM

Shanny!!!
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:13 AM

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think of how popular you would be, uh, in certain lines of work

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:13 AM

Papa Tex was also channeled this evening when my son-in-law came to "borrow" about 3 dozen wine bottles (which, of course, I have) to bottle his homemade basement wine. The legacy continues...
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:14 AM

Hi Shannon!
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:14 AM

Annnndddd, Sean sets a new record.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:14 AM

Wah wah wahhhhh (@Sean)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:14 AM

I could drink a whole lot more wine if I had 14 hands!
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:14 AM

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kicked out before 9:15

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:15 AM

Nah...we'll let you hang around. Just this once.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:15 AM

Shanny...whatcha drinking?
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:15 AM

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trying to lose this nice guy image, it has not served me well

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:16 AM

I've found - through all this Wino experimentation we've been doing - that I really, really, really love Washington wines. Anybody else agree?
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:16 AM

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I actually need to go poke around the fridge, will be right back. I think I actually have a riesling, somewhere in there

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:16 AM

CSM passes the Shrek feet test.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:16 AM

How did she show up late WITHOUT WINE IN HAND???
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:16 AM

:)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:16 AM

@Molly, Oh good!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:16 AM

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Mine is also from Washington State

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:16 AM

I do like 14 hands. I've had it a time or two before.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:17 AM

I'm going straight German tonight.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:17 AM

Yeah...I'll just go ahead & let Sean handle that comment since he seems to be on a roll tonight. lol
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:17 AM

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and the pitch sails on by

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:17 AM

I meant the 14 hands comment, but now I see the "straight German" remark, so take your pick. lol
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:17 AM

Damn.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:18 AM

What are you drinking Molly?
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:18 AM

I'm just throwing soft balls all over the place!
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:18 AM

Well of course you are! You have 14 hands!
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:19 AM

Bree Reisling
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:19 AM

For anyone who'd like to know more about the Riesling grape & all it's many personas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riesling
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:19 AM

The only criteria by which I deemed it worthy was it's from Germany and it came in a pretty bottle.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:19 AM

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Someone left it from since de mayo

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:19 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

hello everyone

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:19 AM

★ Spotlighted from Shannon Kelley

Now no one "LOL" at me but I actually had some leftover Riesling by Text Wine Cellers, coincidentally called LOL

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:20 AM

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And it's terrible :)

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:20 AM

So, Shannon, you're saying that LOL isn't really funny at all?
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:20 AM

Hi, Steve!
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:20 AM

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LOL is truly noting to laugh about!

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:20 AM

Cinco de Mayo?
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:20 AM

that was like 3541981 hangovers ago!
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:21 AM

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And I usually enjoy Riesling, mostly a nice dry one

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:21 AM

I think I'd like to try an Australian Riesling. Supposed to have some lime notes down under.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:21 AM

@Molly, lol!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:21 AM

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JD logged in, where is she ?

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:21 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

cold beer for me tonight

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:21 AM

Really? Australian Riesling? I've never tried one. I must!
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:22 AM

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I did dabble with some Yellow Tail Riesling in college and from what I remember, it was a mighty fine wine

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:22 AM

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yes, and May was a light month for the wolf

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:22 AM

Re: JD - she was actually gonna drink some wine tonight (as opposed to beer), and she's not used to that. Could very well be flopped across the keyboard by now. ;)
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:22 AM

Good point, Jenn!
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:22 AM

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haha, someone needs to revive JD!

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:22 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

that sounds refreshing

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:22 AM

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I do have a grapefruit beer which might be a nice change

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:22 AM

I'm gonna go in search of one too (Aussie Riesling). It's gotta be sexy. Just has to be.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:23 AM

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Shannon go back to the Fridge and find something tolerable

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:23 AM

Report back, eh mate?
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:23 AM

Oh, Dear God, Shannon, come over here. We've got decent wine.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:23 AM

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I think Molly has an Irish Yoga photo that will show us JD's current state

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:23 AM

No way, Molly - let's go together!
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:24 AM

Could you even imagine?
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:24 AM

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I need to! HAven't done a good wine run in a while. And finished my LaCrema Chard last week on the patio. Must get more!

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:24 AM

I must buy more Le Creme come to think of it.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:25 AM

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I stocked up when it went on sale (La Crema, that is). Pricey but worth it

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:25 AM

Hell yes, I can imagine! Wine Tour Down Under...the MOVIE!
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:25 AM

Winos Down Under
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:26 AM

I want to be played by Yasmine bleeth
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:26 AM

@Sean, lol!
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:26 AM

Dying
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:26 AM

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Wow, haven't heard that name in a minute. Good thinking though, she's great

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:26 AM

I'm Jenna Elfman.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:26 AM

Emmy worthy performance in Baywatch.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:27 AM

Just in the intro!
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:27 AM

Ha! Jenn! Yes!
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:27 AM

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very early Yasmine bleeth

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:27 AM

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https://www.google.com/search?q=irish+yoga+images&biw=1280&bih=613&tbm=isch&imgil=vRnA3TieMJd0zM%253A%253Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fencrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com%252Fimages%253Fq%253Dtbn%253AANd9GcTDPUml6k7do96vKjgQhdWNHdYW3vZ1OWhkZv6pFPgrWZSmdb1l6w%253B640%2

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:27 AM

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before she got busted looking like a meth head

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:27 AM

Wait...who got to looking like a meth head?
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:27 AM

Yasmine?
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:27 AM

Noooo!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:28 AM

It was probably just a bad Paparazzi moment the morning after too much of Shannon's wine.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:28 AM

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http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=yasmine+bleeth+nug+shot&id=00750483961BCF0524FC8C9F51D688596C3427B7&FORM=IQFRBA#view=detail&id=00750483961BCF0524FC8C9F51D688596C3427B7&selectedIndex=0

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:28 AM

Man, that's exactly what I look like every Thursday morning.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:28 AM

Ewww....nevermind! Well, who looks their best in mug shots, anyway?
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:28 AM

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Yea, this wine would put ya in a body bag

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:29 AM

Shanny, we must stage a wine-ervention.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:29 AM

maybe we should do these tawks in the morning.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:29 AM

And interVINEtion.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:30 AM

Hahaha! Perf!
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:30 AM

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What is the history of this Riesling grape I hear so much about ?

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:30 AM

And it's Steve who brings us back around :)
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:30 AM

Steve, it started in Germany somewhere. Some people made the wine too sweet & we don't like that. But we've learned that it doesn't have to be that way, especially if we all go to Australia. Does that about sum it up? :)
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:30 AM

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Riesling is a white grape variety which originated in the Rhine region of Germany. Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. It is used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling whit

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:31 AM

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death to all Unicorns

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:31 AM

...but not llamas.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:31 AM

Never to the llamas
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:31 AM

viva la llama!
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:31 AM

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In text, a Riesling sounds like a dream, minus Unicorns dying

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:31 AM

Oh! And Molly seems to be rethinking her decision to be represented by Yasmin Bleeth in the movie of our Winos Down Under adventure.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:31 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

or turtlenecks

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:32 AM

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still gonna get a picture of one on Molly's lawn one day

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:32 AM

OHHHHH!!! We could all be wine touring, all over Australia...in turtlenecks! Brilliant, Steve!
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:32 AM

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As long as the fellas are played by the Hemsworth brothers, I will just be cast as myself

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:33 AM

I'm going to wear a turtleneck and ride a friggin alpaca.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:33 AM

@Shannon. for real.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:33 AM

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maybe KAte Beckinsale could play her

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:33 AM

Well, I still want to be played by Jenna Elfman. Unless Sean has any meth-arrest pics of her. Then I'll go with Claire from Modern Family. Per Steve's ongoing suggestions. :)
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:33 AM

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sorry, had to check out for a moment, lost in the Beckinsale

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:34 AM

Are you drinking 14 Hands too, Sean?
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:34 AM

I love Claire from MF.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:34 AM

can I be gloria?
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:34 AM

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To properly represent Australia and my undeniable wit, I will be played by Rebel Wilson. You can thank me later.

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:34 AM

We'll just go ahead and thank you now, Shannon. Thank you.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:35 AM

HAHAHAAA! Hell yes!
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:35 AM

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You're welcome!

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:35 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

Jenna Elfman is solid, really good in Keeping the Faith with Ed Norton and Ben Stiller

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:35 AM

Rebel Wilson is genius.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:35 AM

@Sean, I'm more representative of the Dharma years...
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:36 AM

I should've named both my kids Rebel & just accepted our fate from the get-go.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:36 AM

★ Spotlighted from Shannon Kelley

@Jenn, I was curious what era of Jenna Elfman you were referring.

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:36 AM

@Shannon, the Dharma years.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:37 AM

I'm still stuck on Rebel.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:37 AM

Horizontal running.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:37 AM

I need to do more of that.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:37 AM

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one of the helmsworth boys was injured on the set of hunger games today

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:37 AM

No. You're telling lies, Sean.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:37 AM

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as you can tell I did a lot of work in the office today

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:38 AM

I don't even know who most of these people are that you're all referring to, so I'm just going to drink more wine...
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:38 AM

I feel like that's always the answer.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:38 AM

At least for me.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:38 AM

it is.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:38 AM

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shut down shooting for a day, but he's back, and after Miley Cyrus even you wackjobs would appear normal, so you're all set

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:38 AM

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Well we have ourselves a live TMZ reporting tonight, you are good. I can confirm that too after a quick google search. Didn't know he was going to be in the next one

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:38 AM

also, it should be noted that I ran a marathon on monday without a wine hangover and it was horrible.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:39 AM

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Hope he's free for our Wino movie, he can hobble along, he can just sit there even

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:39 AM

Was he drinking Riesling? Because he obviously should have been. Not Shannon's Riesling, but...something. :)
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:39 AM

JD's here!!!
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:39 AM

@Molly, I hope you learned your lesson.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:39 AM

he'd be perfect in the Winos movie!
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:39 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

Hello Winos...sorry I'm late

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:39 AM

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well its about damn time

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:40 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

I'm carbo loading for my Saturday triathlon

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:40 AM

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Shut up Sean.

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:40 AM

@Sean, then I'd switch to a microbrew...
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:40 AM

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hey JBuck

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Jennifer Finnell · 1:40 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

Hey Steve-o!!

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:40 AM

Well, JD, you missed the part where we all mocked you in your absence.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:40 AM

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im carrying the load of trouble makers tonight, could use some help JD

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:41 AM

Now you're going to have to read through the transcript to find out which one of us you should be mad at.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:41 AM

ahem...SEAN.
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:41 AM

Actually we just made up ridiculous scenarios and laughed at your expense. Hey you guys! Who should play JD in our movie?
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:41 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

I don't get mad,....fill in the blanks...

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:41 AM

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I'm like the red headed kid at Thanksgiving, the blame all falls to me

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:41 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

charlize Theron of course!!

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:42 AM

Oh, dang! She gets to be the hot one!
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:42 AM

My thoughts exactly, JD.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:42 AM

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ok, wait , gonna have a Theron moment

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:42 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

thank you Molly!!

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:42 AM

I'm the washed up meth head...which really? Makes sense.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:42 AM

Okay...see you later, Sean!
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:42 AM

I think shanny should be played by...?
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:43 AM

Angelina?
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:43 AM

And I'm Dharma. And Shannon is Shannon, provided she has the right male co-stars...
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:43 AM

Look at those cheekbones
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:43 AM

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Ha! No one would ever believe my legs are that long, but we do share a pale complexion

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:43 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

who is he playing?

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:43 AM

Nicolas cage is in EVERY move.
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Molly Wolfgram · 1:43 AM

*movie
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Jennifer Finnell · 1:44 AM

Yes, JD. We're going on a wine tour of Australia to examine how their Riesling grapes differ from the rest of the world's. It's called Winos Down Under. And it's going to be AMAZING!
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:44 AM

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I could only hope to be played by a younger Bruce Willis

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:44 AM

it's all about the camera angle, Shannon. No one really looks like that. lol
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:44 AM

Billy Bob Thorton, Sean?
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:44 AM

★ Spotlighted from Shannon Kelley

He'd be good if we were on a quest to find the missing wine bottle, he's great at finding lost things. . . except for his career, bazing.

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:44 AM

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BITCH

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:44 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

me=Yule Brenner

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:45 AM

@Steve - That is SO HOT!
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:45 AM

dude was married to Angelina. P.S.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:45 AM

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ok no Beckinsale for you, your back to the methhead

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:45 AM

Yes he was. They wore vials of one another's blood in little pendants around their necks. I'm gonna go ahead and stick with the traditional wedding rings, though...
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:46 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

Who is playing Finnell?

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Molly Wolfgram · 1:46 AM

Ok, billy bob w/o the douchey soul patch?
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:46 AM

Jenna Elfman.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:46 AM

NO SOUP FOR YOU!
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:46 AM

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channeling my inner soup nazi

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:47 AM

Did any of you see my sister's FB post with the "soup of the day: Jameson" sign?
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:47 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

really? Elfman?

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:47 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

I don't see it...

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:47 AM

Ugh! From the Dharma years!
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:47 AM

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ok and lastly we need to cast Kim

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:48 AM

Haha! Yes we do! And she's not here, so...have at it!
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:48 AM

gotta step away for a min and be a mom...hold on.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:48 AM

This wine is getting more and more delicious with each half-witted comment.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:48 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

I was thinking more like a mature Christy McNichol

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:48 AM

Is that an "old" joke? lol
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:49 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

saw it, got it, loved it

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:49 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

OMG I did not say that

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:49 AM

Okay, so, Kim...Hmmmmmmmm
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:49 AM

We really probably need to wait for Molly to get back for this one. lol
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:49 AM

★ Spotlighted from Shannon Kelley

I was sort of hoping Gary Busey could also have a role, we need a bit of a wildcard to keep it interested.

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:50 AM

Gary Busey can come. He can talk to his pants while we wine tour.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:50 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

LOL...until the bangs, until the bangs

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:50 AM

lol, JD...L.O.L.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:50 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

gary Busey can play the waiter...that would be hilarious

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:50 AM

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and he could show up all over the place

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:50 AM

★ Spotlighted from Shannon Kelley

Perfect JD!

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:51 AM

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APPETIZER!!!

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:51 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

if we're going with the crazy, lets make sure the Lohan and Charlie Sheen have cameos

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:51 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

ANOTHER GLASS OF WINE

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:52 AM

I'm back...and oddly enough...I need more wine.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:52 AM

★ Spotlighted from Shannon Kelley

yes, yes, keeps recommending Scotch, even though we really want wine. He can be the straight man, it's genius

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:52 AM

I think Kim should be played by Billy Crystal.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:52 AM

Which fits b/c we keep talking about doing a Tawk on scotch, but then we end up with something like a bizarre movie script.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:52 AM

Which is nothing but brilliant, I might add.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:53 AM

Shit. Amazing.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:53 AM

★ Spotlighted from Shannon Kelley

hahahaha, I do love some Billy Crystal, I would hope she takes that as a compliment

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:53 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

and Lindsay Lohan can just be passed out in the corner of the bar....

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:53 AM

...with Charlie Sheen.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:54 AM

She's a finnell...they duke it out over cocktails.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:54 AM

We'll do selfies with them, all passed out.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:54 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

next to me

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:54 AM

Nah...we just have more cocktails until everything's all good again.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:54 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

steve's timing is flawless, he doesn't say much but when he speaks, GOLD

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:54 AM

Just put a wig on me...I'll be Lohan. Insurance costs would be less.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:54 AM

★ Spotlighted from Shannon Kelley

Ummmm, 5 min left :0

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:54 AM

I wouldn't have to do any method acting.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:55 AM

@Shannon, BUZZKILL! But you're right. :(
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:55 AM

We have something to tell you, Winos. This is serious...
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:55 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

I'm telling you this is the block buster of the season!!

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:55 AM

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Kimye on their honeymoon in Australia. Wow what a star-studded cast we have

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:56 AM

Because we assume that you all have lives outside of Wine Snobbery, Molly & I have decided to take a hiatus for the summer...
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:56 AM

★ Spotlighted from Shannon Kelley

pin drop

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:56 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

and the room gets quiet...............

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:56 AM

It's not you, it's me.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:56 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

WHAT??????

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:57 AM

Shhhh, shhhhhhhhh...it will all be alright, my protoges!
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:57 AM

@Molly, lol!
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:57 AM

★ Spotlighted from Shannon Kelley

Well I am glad I got back here before the hiatus! Wednesdays are tough now that Softball is playing these evenings. And it's Banjo Night at the Elks Club on the Northside

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:57 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

Gotta love Banjo night!!

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:57 AM

We'll resume in the fall when homework necessitates my weeknight borderline alcoholism.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:57 AM

Exactly!
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:57 AM

I'd think you're joking Shannon, but I know you too well.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:57 AM

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I am a sucker for some Banjos!

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:58 AM

We will be back, and we want you to pinky promise that you will be back, too. We will keep in touch via Wines Upon a Time on FB.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:58 AM

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ha, am I joking? I'll leave that up to each of you to decide

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:58 AM

Plus, Jenn and Steve are going to be busy, ya know...getting MARRIED.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:58 AM

I'd totally join you for banjo night, Shannon! But I get to bring the wine, okay? :)
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:58 AM

Well, not on a Wednesday, Moll...but, still.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:59 AM

★ Spotlighted from Shannon Kelley

And it's light out so much later in the summer, tough to get in when there are so many summer activities!

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:59 AM

Our thoughts exactly, Shannon.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:59 AM

so enjoy your summer.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:59 AM

Drink a metric shit ton of wine.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:59 AM

That's the point, Shannon. We WANT you to have lives outside of Wine Wednesdays! But only in the summer...
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 1:59 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

Well then life will never be the same without my weekly wine drinking...tastes like beer!!

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 1:59 AM

Preferably ones that don't smell like horseshit.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:00 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

well that will give me more time to run, oh no wait a minute, I hate running

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:00 AM

Unless you're Papa Leonard. Then drink whatever you want.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:00 AM

And out of a coffee mug too, Jenn.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:00 AM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer "JD" Arbuckle

Off to dinner...good night all...

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:00 AM

★ Spotlighted from Shannon Kelley

I appreciate you ladies in our weekly chat and your steadfast loyalty to educating us. Yyou might enjoy a break as well!

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:00 AM

Re: coffee mug - guilty. I think Papa Leonard & I could hang.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:01 AM

We didn't learn much tonight except that Liam Hemsworth is still making chics swoon and Yasmine is a meth head.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:01 AM

and we need to find money to back this kick ass movie.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:01 AM

We appreciate you too! We will learn some amazing new stuff to share while we drink wine all summer & all get together again the first Wednesday of September. Deal?
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:01 AM

Who wants to be a producer?
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:01 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

what the hell is Molly going to do showing up sober on Thursday mornings, she might actually get some work doen

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:01 AM

hahahahahahahahahahahaha, Sean.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:01 AM

No.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:02 AM

★ Spotlighted from Shannon Kelley

DEAL!

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:02 AM

You're in the office on Thursdays so that rules out productivity.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:02 AM

★ Spotlighted from Shannon Kelley

Just know that each and every Wednesday when I pick up my glass of wine, I am drinking in spirit with each of you. Wild wino spirit animals we are!

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:02 AM

Let's give this crazy movie idea some more thought...could be onto something. :)
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:02 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

Wednesay night in September, this will work it's about the only night football isn't on

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:02 AM

We aim to please, Sean.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:03 AM

Good night my winos. Have a wonderful, tannin filled summer.
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:03 AM

But not sulfites!
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:03 AM

★ Spotlighted from Shannon Kelley

MY alabaster Angelina skin needs some sun!

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:03 AM

especially in Australia.
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:03 AM

★ Spotlighted from Shannon Kelley

good night, see you when the wind changes!

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:03 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

say good night Gracie

MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:03 AM

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thank you ladies

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:03 AM

Good night, Winos! I will miss you, as well, but I promise to offer a toast every Wednesday night!
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:03 AM

Salud!
MW

Molly Wolfgram · 2:03 AM

★ Spotlighted from Steve Hoffman

night all

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:04 AM

Good night, Gracie!
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:04 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

19 weeks, a lot of drinking, a little lernin, bout right

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:04 AM

@Sean, and a lot of new friends! :)
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:05 AM

Haha! Awesome, Shannon!
JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:05 AM

★ Spotlighted from Shannon Kelley

I shit you not: http://www.amazon.com/When-Changed-Australian-Childrens-Classics/dp/0207167613

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:05 AM

★ Spotlighted from Shannon Kelley

it's fate winos

JF

Jennifer Finnell · 2:05 AM

★ Spotlighted from Sean Donaghy

she shat us not