…what’s with the octopus?

We started the application process for our alcohol license back in February thinking it would only take a couple of months, based on our in-depth research and conversations.  Turns out, that wasn’t quite the way things worked out.  Despite not owning a winery or planning to sell our wine through a physical tasting room, we…

Frank and I usually go to less traveled beaches, but there’s always something to pick up – even at the most popular beaches. Palm Beach is frequented by locals and one of our favorites. We found scooped this up on behalf of Sara and Alex!!

We’re Diana and Frank. We lovvve wine but hate how stuffy ppl in suits tell us what we can and can’t drink. We think that’s bullsh*t.    So, we started Responsible Hedonist to bring tasty, sustainably made wines from Aotearoa New Zealand – that *aren’t* Sauvignon Blanc.    We’re just getting started, but we can’t…

Hey, it’s Diana. As you may have heard, I had a planned fibroid removal surgery a couple weeks ago. I’ve been recovering nicely and feel lighter both physically and mentally. I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to finally have those things out of me!! I haven’t been able to go out and about…

Most images of a winemaker sipping vino in front of a vineyard are beautiful, but not realistic. Most of the time, the vineyard they’re on is not theirs – and that’s *ok*  Diana chats about what that photo symbolizes and why it’s unattainable for those first starting out and why she decided to press on…