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Okay, so I suppose “stole” isn’t really fair. But as I was working on an article on how a good ol’ Walla Walla boy has started a winery, Flying B Vineyard, on his home turf, I saw that the Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman posted this today.

Homie Makes Wine - Drew Bledsoe

With Walla Walla being the Washington state capital of world class wines, it seems only natural that homies-done-good come back to open their own wineries. Retired NFL player, Drew Bledsoe is opening up a small (under 250,000 liters) winery, Flying B Vineyards. It appears at this time, Flying B Vineyards wine will be produced at Artifex Wine Company. Artifex, located at the former Crown Cork and Seal Building, is a winery that offers custom crush services here in the Walla Walla Valley…. [read more]

About a month ago, I came across an article in the Dallas Morning News. No sour grapes from retired Bledsoe | SportsDay: Football: Cowboys

Yes, Drew Bledsoe is from Walla Walla. And the man now has a winery. This article from the Dallas Morning News tells a little more about what this WaHi alum is doing now, including his take on the Cowboys vs. Patriots.

Here’s the subheading: “After football, ex-quarterback has no complaints, just a little wine.”

I strongly prefer Catie’s post with her personal recollections to the Dallas News article. Nicely done, Catie. The personal stories get me every time. I love the personal connections. My sister’s boyfriend, Stacy, has photos in the family home of his brother playing football in the street with Bledsoe back in the day - just a few blocks from my home.

FYI, Bledsoe loves his iPhone! (And who wouldn’t?) He and Stacy had a nice little geek session comparing their iPhones during a recent photo shoot. Good taste all around. And in case anyone is wondering - yes, I know this is a total side note - an iPhone is the only thing on my Christmas Wish List this year.