TruthTeller Winery

Affirmation #03: "Bold" is our second favorite 4 letter word.

By pretending to be a bit, well, mad, a jester could tell truth to power with even greater impunity. Perhaps we all need to go a little mad sometimes.

In our family, we prefer our wit heavily salted with wisdom – or is it the other way around? Great humorist offer us wisdom. Kings relied on jesters to deliver them truth and wisdom while making them laugh. Our Wisdom is a Red Mountain red blend – we’re feeling wiser already.

Jesters were often the ones who heard the most secret truths of the king. Friends and advisors are one thing. But the word “confidante” inspires a sense of powerfulness, cloaked in darkness, and a mysterious air. Step into the inner circle and say hello to The Confidante.

Satire is the essence of truth through humor. True satire must be witty, while simultaneously offering a critique of social issues. Sometimes we’re more willing to think when we start out laughing first. We bet you can think of modern jesters who encourages you to think. Our Satire is a thought-provoking Yakima Valley red blend.

In our family, puns are truly serious fun. The challenge, if you’re up for it, is to have an entire conversation in puns. The first one to run out of clever puns loses!

Affirmation #25: Always intend your puns.

Jesters were known as Fools and had to be clever to keep their heads. But remember, “fool” is also a verb – to “trick”. A façade of foolishness can be a clever ploy. Is there a clever trick at work here? This 100% Cab Franc presents itself directly to you, not in the background of a supporting role. (Then again, check out the initials of Clever Fool and Cabernet Franc. A clever ploy.)

Miscreant Affirmation: #32 Aim to amaze. Leave 'em gobsmack'd.

Affirmation # 16: Pink is an attitude!

Affirmation #08: Only lie about lying.

Light-hearted, but purposeful. A little Frolic is good for the soul. Our best family gathering memories are of those unplanned, but wonderfully silly, joyful moments. Choose your own purpose.

A “quip” is one of the three principle forms of “wit,” which is considered the intelligent form of humor. Specifically, a quip is a smart, sarcastic turn of phrase or jest. Always smart, a little sassy. Describes this rosé perfectly. Come on, get your sass on!

We love words and language. As TruthTellers to kings, jesters relied on clever witty words and phrases to speak their truths. Here’s our latest favorite: a “retort” is a quick and wittily incisive answer to a remark. So, when folks remark “Petit Verdot is really just a blending wine,” we say “this is our Retort!”

You might think “cynic” sounds negative and distrustful, but the original Greek philosophy calls for a rejection of false values and a life lived in harmony with nature. A love of humanity was believed to call for truth and some degree of impudence, rejecting social norms. Sounds like someone we know!