Insightful piece, Dave. First of all, the Herricanes really hit home because my 9-year-old daughter, a determined tomboy, plays football three times a week and dreams of going pro. But even at her age, she struggles with the physical challenges of competing against boys. Stories like this remind me how much perseverance it takes to break barriers. So, very impressive!!
Likewise, I’ve never tasted wines from Texas, but your writing has me intrigued soooo much with connection with the story of Herricanes. Appreciate the great read! If you enjoy exploring wine through culture and tradition, I’d love to connect over at Grape and Rice as well!
Sorry for my late reply—I’m still figuring out where the notifications show up.
My daughter plays on a girls’ team, but most of their opponents are boys’ teams. The Dutch Football Association follows a mixed-gender league system, where teams, regardless of gender, move up to a higher league based on their performance.
Thanks for following! I love your concept of wine conversations. Once I get more familiar with Substack, I’d love to apply to be a member if possible!
That's awesome that your daughter is playing football! It's mixed boy/girl playing at that age? If she ever goes pro at least she'll be playing against other women and not men, though as the Herricane doc shows, some of those women will be large and intimidating, just like they are on men's teams.
And I recently read and enjoyed your Bierzo article! I thought I'd subscribed to you then, but oopsie, I guess not. But I've corrected that now! :)
Soooo many great things happening in Texas wine! I've been slowly amassing a collection and loving it all, though I've only scratched the surface. Will definitely get to Majek Wines someday soon, too! ;)
Sounds a lot more enjoyable than watching a Superbowl- I haven’t done that in decades since it was forced on me as a teenager by parents! I will check this out for sure.
Ha ha, I haven’t either. I went a tasting room this Sunday and the game was on, but none of us there were the audience for it. We all paid attention to the halftime show then checked out again. :P My family was never into sports of any kind, so I was never even forced back then!
Insightful piece, Dave. First of all, the Herricanes really hit home because my 9-year-old daughter, a determined tomboy, plays football three times a week and dreams of going pro. But even at her age, she struggles with the physical challenges of competing against boys. Stories like this remind me how much perseverance it takes to break barriers. So, very impressive!!
Likewise, I’ve never tasted wines from Texas, but your writing has me intrigued soooo much with connection with the story of Herricanes. Appreciate the great read! If you enjoy exploring wine through culture and tradition, I’d love to connect over at Grape and Rice as well!
Sorry for my late reply—I’m still figuring out where the notifications show up.
My daughter plays on a girls’ team, but most of their opponents are boys’ teams. The Dutch Football Association follows a mixed-gender league system, where teams, regardless of gender, move up to a higher league based on their performance.
Thanks for following! I love your concept of wine conversations. Once I get more familiar with Substack, I’d love to apply to be a member if possible!
That's awesome that your daughter is playing football! It's mixed boy/girl playing at that age? If she ever goes pro at least she'll be playing against other women and not men, though as the Herricane doc shows, some of those women will be large and intimidating, just like they are on men's teams.
And I recently read and enjoyed your Bierzo article! I thought I'd subscribed to you then, but oopsie, I guess not. But I've corrected that now! :)
Dave, Thank you for choosing Texan Rae Wilson as your featured winemaker! She is gifted.
Lots of great things happening in Texas Wine!
Soooo many great things happening in Texas wine! I've been slowly amassing a collection and loving it all, though I've only scratched the surface. Will definitely get to Majek Wines someday soon, too! ;)
Sounds a lot more enjoyable than watching a Superbowl- I haven’t done that in decades since it was forced on me as a teenager by parents! I will check this out for sure.
Ha ha, I haven’t either. I went a tasting room this Sunday and the game was on, but none of us there were the audience for it. We all paid attention to the halftime show then checked out again. :P My family was never into sports of any kind, so I was never even forced back then!