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**This Month's Tour: Varietal is the Spice of Life!**

I grew up a Navy brat. Being a military brat almost always means an adventure. One such adventure that I had as a Navy brat was the opportunity to live in the Philippines for three years. We lived on Subic Bay Naval base where I went to school on the base from 4^th through 6^th grade. One thing sailors are known for is picking up wives during their travels. Therefore my class was filled with kids whose mom's were from all over: Italy, Korea, Japan, and of course, the Philippines. Not only were there kids from all over the world, but from all over the US;, Virginia Beach, Seattle, Pensacola...anywhere with a coast. My three years in the Philippines were some of my happiest. I was exposed to different foods, fruits, languages and fortunately for me, I had parents who taught me to not only accept these new and different things, but to embrace them. I was raised by parents who truly believed that variety is the spice of life. This month I honor my parents by celebrating variety in wine. Believe it or not, there is more to Napa Valley then just Cabernet Sauvignon. And as wonderful as Cab is, there are some equally wonderful and interesting wines in this valley. Please come on a journey with me as we discover them.