HIP TASTER of the Week: C is for Claire
Name: Claire
Profession: Litigator
Hometown: Visalia, CA
How sneaky of me to feature my own sister as this week's HIP TASTE-r of the week! She's been an awesome help to me in jump starting HIP TASTES Events and has always been one of my best supporters. But, these are not the only reasons she's a HIP TASTE-r.
Claire has, like myself, been a staunch Pinot supporter for as long as we both can remember. I guess it's no coincidence since our dad is quite possibly the varietal's most die-hard fan. Much like him, she's almost always got a great bottle of California Pinot stashed in her cupboard for guests.
And, she's also been known to "hide the Pinot" much like our father. This may have originated with a highly complex game we used to play with the guy as kids called "Hide the Toy." The three of us would rally in the living room of my childhood home (where my parents still live) and, all seriousness, designate someone as the all-important "it".
Whoever was "it" would then contrive a super secret hiding spot for the chosen toy, usually something very small and discreet - perfect for hiding. Now, as adults, my sister and father have been known to hide their favorite bottle of wine from unsuspecting guests.
Whoever is "it" must reveal the Pinot only to those in our Circle of Pinot Trust - comprised solely of the three of us, of course.
My guess is that at this moment Claire is harboring a fabulous Pinot for us to enjoy together tomorrow while watching the Academy Awards. It's for feats such as this that Claire deserves this week's HIP TASTE-r of the week designation.
Here's to a great awards show with some great Pinot and, best of all, great family.
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