While I do love a good grape, I am by no means a connoisseur. Not yet anyway. I realized that there was no place I could find online that really catered to someone like me… an amateur just trying to find her way through the vines. This blog will be a resource for anyone like me who is looking for information and opinions about all things wine and vine related. Although I am in Houston and will be giving my two cents about local wine spots, there will be good information on here for anyone who loves wine the way that I do. Thank you for stopping by and please leave me your comments so I can make this “winesite” a go to place for anyone with a thirst as voracious as mine!
Happy Toasting!
Mandee Willey 
May 29, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Hey Mandee,
Kim mentioned your website/blog. Sounds fun! I own Cork Cafe Wine & Coffee out in Cypress and we are trying to coordinate something with Pretty Pink Limos to get them off to a great start! I just wanted to drop a line and let you know that I checked it out! Good luck and let me know if you ever make it out this direction!
Cheers!
Kaleb
June 4, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Hey Mandee! What a cool website! Love what you’re doing here and I’ll be sure to check-in from time to time! Go Blondes!
Michelle
July 8, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Very cool blog, Mandee.
August 31, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Mandee,I really like your website,let’s keep im touch………………………….Jesus
September 26, 2008 at 5:37 am
Hi Mandee, just stumbled across your blog which I find very interesting. We need more wine drinkers voices on the net as a balance to the experts. I’ll drop bye in the future.
Rainer
October 18, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Hi Mandee,
Please let us know when you’re ready to start tasting again.
Thanks!
January 20, 2010 at 12:02 am
Ikal 1150, I’m ready! Bring it on! Look forward to hearing from you soon!
Mandee
March 17, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Mandee, I work for a fabulous new winery in the Houston Heights and I wanted to invite you out for a tour and a tasting. Let me know if you would be interested. I can be reached at 713-880-3794.
Wine regards,
Shannon
March 18, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Shannon, that sounds fabulous!! I would love to come check things out! Thank you so much for the invite!
March 25, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Cool beans! When would you like to come by?
S.
March 30, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Mandee, just checking in. Would you still like to come by for a tour and a tasting?
Shannon
March 30, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Yes! Sorry the little one has been keeping me busy! Can we schedule for some time after Easter? Can my husband come with me maybe on a Saturday? Let me know what works best for you! Thanks so much!
April 6, 2010 at 9:05 pm
Mandee, you can absolutely bring your husband, and your baby, too, if you like. We even accept friends! How about this Saturday, the 10th? Would you mind emailing me direct at shannon@vintnersown.com?
wine regards!
Shannon
July 14, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Mandee, I stumbled upon your site and bookmarked it for regular visits. I enjoy your writing. I too am a beginner and have really begun to enjoy the process. Keep it up because I need all the help I can get.