Winc – a Subscription Box Review

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If we’ve met, you know I love a good subscription box. Why? Honestly, I think it’s for the element of surprise! In the sense that I will try things that I generally wouldn’t pick out. I’m adventurous if there’s an option! So here’s my take on Winc – a Subscription Box Review.

I started exploring this option when I got a coupon for a discount on your first month. I took a really quick 6-question quiz on their website about my tastes and preferences, and within minutes, they had my wine selection picked out!

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How it works: After taking the quiz, Winc asks you to select which types of wine you would prefer – You can basically do any combination of reds & whites, or go all one direction. I like to switch things up so I generally choose two of each color.

Shipping is Free, and it comes right to your doorstep! **Note, someone over 21 years of age is supposed to be around to sign for it. This was almost a deal-breaker for me, until I realized that you can schedule a pick up with FedEx! I chose the location that was most convenient for me, and voila! Wine had arrived!

As of yet, I’ve only tried one of my Winc wines, but was really happy with the selection they sent! I love a fuller-bodied, dry red wine; or a really dry, almost tart White. And what did I get? Two sauvignon blancs a cabernet sauvignon and a red blend. #Perfection.

What’s the catch?? Well, there really isn’t one! You can cancel at any time, and choose to skip a month for any reason (not in the budget, out of town, too much wine (ha!), expecting a bambino… you get the idea).

I love receiving deliveries, and if those deliveries contain wine, they’re even better! So, have I convinced you yet? Use this link to get $22 off your first box of Winc, and let me hear about your experience!! Also, earn 1100 Southwest Rapid Reward Points if you sign up today…. they all count towards earning you annual Companion Pass! Check out my post here for details.

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LPB – Launch Pad Brewery

Cheers! When you get to Launch Pad Brewery be sure to check out one of the amazing 28+ craft beers!

Friends, I’d like to introduce you to Launch Pad. Charlie and I happened upon this brewery by chance. We live nearby-ish, and as new folks to town ~4 years ago, we stumbled upon a new brewery via several positive Yelp reviews.

A quick snapshot of Launch Pad's exterior logo on the front window.

(I like beer…. Did I mention that?) If you’re a beer aficionado, Colorado will be 100% the craft beer scene you’re excited to explore.

Anywho, Charles and I wandered over to Launch Pad Brewery (LPB) on a random weekend in the summer of 2016. Since our first trip, we’ve been so enamored with their brews. I’m accepting generally of any type of beer, but a little apprehensive about IPAs… I just can’t handle the bittery hops finish… My favorites at LPB are the derivations that they cook up with Belgian beers, anything sour, and the Soyuz collection. Every month they do a “custom” Soyuz stout beer! How creative!

Cheers! They have this great chalk mural logo - which of course was the perfect opportunity for a photo.

I asked for a beer from a friendly bartender, Casey, specifically in reference to whether this particular beer “tasted great or not”…. and his response was “Well, which of our beers don’t taste great?” And he’s totally on point. ALL of their beers – forever – have tasted great!

The head brewer, Paul, is spot on with his beer recipes (not even sure if that’s the appropriate way to phrase that?) But the beer offerings at LPB are 100% authentic and 100% amazing. If the beer is supposed to taste like raspberries, it tastes like raspberries. If it’s supposed to taste like shnoz-berries it tastes like shnoz-berries… (WW anyone?)

Additionally, LPB is so supportive of local first responders and veterans, that we’re thrilled to help support our hard-working, civil service men & women. The Okie in me wants to point out there’s a patch on the wall behind me (cover photo) that is from the air medical service base in Stillwater, Oklahoma. (GO Pokes! *my alma mater – Let me know if you find it!)

You will not be disappointed with a visit to LPB whether you are from Denver or just visiting!!! Tell them Marge & Charlie sent you! 😉 Cheers!!

Had to take a selfie with my handsome husband because the lighting was so great!
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