About Wine Information Blog: May 30, 2007

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Another short wine review

Carneros Wineries And Wine Country

Although Carneros Wineries are located in both Southern Napa and Sonoma Counties, the region has always had its own unique identity. Being a huge Pino...

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Sonoma Valley Wineries And Wines

Although many AVAs in Sonoma County are well-known for one or two specific varietals, the Sonoma Valley enjoys diverse terroir, and successfully grows...

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Wine Products we recommend

Baccharis Dry Creek Valley Syrah

The 2000 Baccharis Syrah is grown in the Dry Creek Valley's renowned Bradford Mountain Vineyards. The wines from this region are noted for their focused structure and balanced acidity. The Baccharis was made more in a European style of Syrah, with 12 months of oak aging to add vanilla and spice aromas. The palate shows a lush and powerful wine with earthy notes and explosive blueberry flavors which meld into a long lasting finish. This dry red wine from California is one of the best values we have found in a while. Our allocation was small so don't miss out on this blockbuster Syrah. BCCS00 BCCS00

Price: 34.99 USD

Baby Basket Girl Premium

Three cheers for the proud new parents! Celebrate the precious new infant with a Baby Bottle, Flannel Baby Blanket, Baby Cotton T-Shirt, Baby Booties, Plushed Stuffed Animal, Rubber Ducky and a Baby Teether. A bottle of the outstanding Vintage 2000 Methode Champenoise is included for mom and dad to celebrate a fantastic new achievement. A baby basket dedicated to celebrating the pleasures of newborn joy. BBG04P

Price: 108.95 USD

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Plans Aren't Wine, And They Don't Always Age Well

The following crossed my desk recently. The author gave me permission to share her story:

"Please alert people to something we're experiencing right now - having to clean up the mess of someone not naming more than one person as beneficiary on a life insurance policy. We are having an impossible time trying to get the funeral expenses paid for my sister and my mother. They died within four days of each other, and they left each other as beneficiary of their life insurance policies.

'If the person listed as a beneficiary dies, the insurance benefit goes into their estate.

'The problem is, neither of them had a will, either."

(Aside: This means that both estates, the mother's and the daughter's, will have to be probated by the Court, and the Court will decide who gets what. The process can be lengthy, and it can be expensive. The family might not see the funeral money for a while.)

"Also, please alert people to be sure that the person they choose to be their medical decision maker - the person who has Medical Power of Attorney - is willing to do what they would want done. Review the mental capacity of the appointed person regularly.

'My 85 year old Mother couldn't bring herself to honor my sister's Living Will that said she wanted to be allowed to go. The doctor wouldn't write a letter stating Mother wasn't capable of making these decisions for my sister, who was in a coma.

'So, my sister was put on life support, even though there was no hope that she would ever awaken or live a productive life. She lingered for months on a ventilator.

'My family and I wish we had thought about all these things sooner. We are taking a closer look at our own papers now."

She is soooo right.

Life insurance is something we all tend to forget about. When you started that new job, you made out your employer's insurance beneficiary papers on the first day. Have you thought about them since?

What about your Medical and Financial Powers of Attorney (you do have them, don't you?). If you've designated your spouse on one or both, what happens if you're in an accident together? Is there a secod person named who can step in?

If you made arrangements for your children when they were babies, are there things you should change now thatthey're older? Now that several years have gone by, would you still appoint the same people to care for your children in the event of a catastrophe?

Do you have a will? If not, some stranger in a black robe is going to be making decisions for you one day.

What about your parents? If one of them has passed away, has the survivor made the necessary changes to legal documents?

If one parent is in poor health or getting confused, is he or she still the only one legally appointed to make decisions for the other?

This doesn't really have anything to do with your age. Everyone over the age of 18 should give some thought to these questions, and then take action. Should you do something about it right now, before something goes tragically wrong?

You Betcha!

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