SEPTEMBER 2020

DID YOU KNOW. . . THAT DUE TO, AND BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC, I'M STILL "IN THE CELLAR"?

This is true, but only partially the reason I'm so late in updating the September newsletter. The other reason is that I lost HANDYMAN #2! What is it with these guys?

So, I gave him my list of the most important projects I needed to have done -- like replacing a couple of the deck boards at the winery; cleaning the gutters; replacing the hanging string lights on the deck. I could go on and on. OK, so, he came. He evaluated. He told me how much it would cost; but, would I be so kind as to pay him per project? Of course, I say. Hmm, so far, so good. So, he came. He replaced 5 boards and ran an outdoor extension cord to the little refrigerator on the deck and "poof" gone -- never to be seen again. Meanwhile, I'm still "in the cellar" and guess who's doing my list of projects?

My solution: in my next life, I'm coming back as a handylady.

Stay well, stay safe, and drink more wine! Maryl

                                          Hope to see you soon, Maryl

AN IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to the extended lockdown caused by the virus, all my suppliers have had to pass on their losses onto their customers; thereby increasing my costs drastically. Sadly, and in order to keep the doors to El Paso Winery open for another 44 years, I've had to increase my prices nominally. In addition, and hopefully temporarily, I'm ceasing our 2 FREE BOTTLES with every case loyalty program. So, if you've been accruing your bottle purchases, not to worry, when you do finish your 12 bottle purchase, please understand you'll still be eligible for your 2 FREE BOTTLES.