Can you believe it's July already?! Even though this year has given us many things to ponder, the fact that Wine Republic can bring some joy through vino is certainly a silver lining in dark times. With that, Patti and I have done our first video together and will showcase our wine clubs for July. So please check it out. I'm downloading now and I'm going to place the link in this description as soon as it comes up. Take care everyone.

     Music soothest the savage beast, that'd be me. Grab some Mulas wine and enjoy the music, which speaks about me a little bit. Namaste.

     And now my agro side.

     During trying times the crazies come out of the woodwork. I try to to act and behave with the "judge not, lest ye be judged" belief but some people are out of control. With that said, I am nutty as a candy bar. I make mistakes all the time and my wife yells at me for not always putting the toilet seat down. I'm so evil. Sorry. So admitting that I'm far from perfect I do know a few things about wine which can help everybody since we're all cooped up (not for long hopefully!) especially on Friday nights when we do our virtual tastings. And I don't generally freak the heck out on film. With that enjoy the comedy and remember to check out Jiu Jitsu Wine on youtube

     Laughter is the language of the soul. Pablo Neruda. Bottle of your favorite Pinot Noir is appropriate with cheese platter.

     I don't watch tv but this is funny. Sauv blanc goes well with this. PS. I don't advocate violence. 

     What can I say? Crazy times... Watch this video and have a glass of what the fuck ever. If you don't like this video we can't be friends. RJ

     Hello everybody, some news at Wine Republic. We'd like to remember Carolyn Berg, Patti's mom who passed away this morning. She was quietly intelligent, a fierce cribbage player and as you can guess a fine wine lover. Her character was awesome on many levels and she will be missed. Also her passing helps remind us to keep even closer your family and friends. Take care. 

Holy carnivore diet. Even the Pans were cancelled. I was so ready. But you know what, I'm grateful that I got to train and prepare. Plus now I can drink a little more vino. So if you're stuck in the house we can send you some tasty organic wine. Take care. 

     The thing with training with me is that I am neurotic about how many of this I'm eating and how many of that. Are my macros in line? I'm always juggling a loose version of keto, paleo, carnivore but I always account for some carbs because, wine. After training I'll choose 2 glasses of a cold weather varietal like a trocken riesling, guwurtz or gruner veltliner. I'm competing in the 168 lb division and let me tell you it's no bueno sometimes when you're not currently 168. That's why typically only the two. Plus, after a day of working out you need to replenish the carbs you did burn, whether in your muscles or liver. Then maybe just 2 more reds later on with diner. Don't judge. Check out our wine dinner video with Vann.