It has been said that the pen is mightier than the sword. It has also been said that sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me. While there may be some truth to these childhood phrases the harsh reality is that always being right is not always how to win friends and influence people. Also, it has been pointed out to us that some people get offended and hurt by being corrected, and in this day and age of thin-skinned and political correctness we are some

Some of you Aussie punters may have tasted this, but here in America this wine has not, and may never, cross your path. ​​ This last July while on another #aussiewinewalkabout I had the pleasure of spending time with Hentley Farm Winemaker Andrew Quin. Andrew has been winning awards for his work with Hentley Farm for years and so it came as no surprise when his personal project, Quin Wines, was a hit right out of the box. More on that later. Sitting here at home in Monterey C