I have a surprise for you, Maureen!
“Oooh, what is it?”
It’s a McClean Vineyards Estate Private Reserve Syrah Vertical 2-Pack!
“What? I thought we talked about this, honey! We need to tighten our belts in the new year, and frivolous wine purchases are one of the first things to cut out!”
But honey, this is a vertical! With bottles of McClean Vineyards Paso Robles Syrah, Estate Private Reserve from 2003 and 2005!
“It’s still money we could have used on expenses, Justin.”
Okay, I didn’t want to bring this up. I just wanted us to enjoy big, bold Syrah flavors of boysenberry, dark cherry, and deep spice while sipping on the 2003 or rich notes of currant and plum from the 2005. But you’re going to make me say it, aren’t you?
“If by ‘it,’ you mean, ‘I’m sorry for spending money on wine I promised I wouldn’t,’ then yes. I’m going to make you say it.”
Look, this wine, this vineyard, it’s owned by a war hero. One of the most decorated soldiers of the Vietnam War, in fact.
“Well that’s a wonderful success story, but-”
AND he believes not only in making fantastic wines, but in giving back. So he’s donating 10% of all proceeds to help returning soldiers’ rehabilitation through the Armed Forces Foundation. Okay? I didn’t want to brag, but there.
“I agree it’s a noble cause, Justin, but we need the money-”
I didn’t buy this for us. I bought it for them. Now the wine’s already ours, so the best way to honor them would be to drink it and enjoy.
“I still think we have to talk about our finance-”
Hey. Show some respect. Drink up.
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