“My husband and family came to me and said—it’s not just you anymore. You’re putting your kids’ lives in danger daily.” —Jenna H
or not, but rather, why are they drinking? “I ask my clients if they’re filling their bucket up. Because if they’re experiencing a hard day, and aren’t feeling connected and drinking to cope, they’re depleting that bucket more—not filling it up.” Rockett recommends checking in with oneself at the end of the day. “I start by asking how are they feeling at the end of the day,” she says. “From there, I ask what works best to support you in that moment? It might be talking to your partner or asking for a hug. It’s also helpful to play some music, something fun or calm, just to get your head out of the spinning.” And in some cases, wine is simply a part of life—minor adjustments to be made as life evolves. Wine mom on the weekends Here in Wine Country, the ritual of drinking wine can be a lifestyle in itself. That was the case for Wallach, working
in a wine compliance solution facility while maintaining a successful online presence as a social media influencer regarding the wine lifestyle. “Wine plays a huge role in my life,” says the 30-year- old new mom. “It’s not only my career, but my hobby. I’m constantly immersed in talks about the wine industry and wine at all times.” In February of 2023, Wallach gave birth to her first child, son Jeffrey. Navigating the balance, her wine consumption has taken a bit of a back seat. “The balance is rough. Sometimes having a glass or two at night and then having to wake up at 3 a.m. to help my son is a giant challenge for me,” she explains. “I don’t drink during the week anymore and save my great wine when I have someone to share a glass with so it doesn’t go to waste.” One of her favorite tools to help minimize the pressure to finish a bottle of great wine is a coravine—a pouring needle that allows consumers to obtain and remove small amounts of wine from a bottle, without removing the cork. “The invention of the coravin must have been for moms because it makes me feel a lot better to just have one glass without wasting a whole bottle,” she says. Additionally, she’s taken up more health-conscious options to maintain the same relaxation that wine offers. “Because of my son’s non-reliable sleep schedule, I’ve started drinking magnesium at night during the week on nights where I can’t drink wine. This allows me to get the same relaxing benefit of wine without the alcohol.” Wallach’s ability to find harmony between her two loves paints a new image of today’s wine mom, and how she is evolving. “My love of wine has not gone away, but my hobby has taken a hit,” Wallach shares. “No more multiple wine visits every weekend. I’m also turning down a lot of social media wine events that are during the week.” On the upside, a lot of local tasting rooms have become kid-friendly, with more families than ever enjoying the experience together. “Sonoma County has a lot of family friendly spots where I’m welcome to bring my son so I can still enjoy going out while hanging out with my child and socializing with my friends,” she says. “I realize there’s a lot of back and forth on whether children should be allowed to be at wineries but I believe there is a time and place for both. I would never bring my son to a very fancy winery but if the winery is advertised as family friendly and has a great outdoor area and feels safe to bring him, I will take them up on it. “Moms need a way to get out of the house just like everyone else.” But what happens if the relationship with wine becomes
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