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My first #wine delivery of 2015 is all about California. {enfield tempranillo, matthiasson napa white, rivers-marie Pinot and jolie-laide grenache/syrah} #happiness #noterroirsttilt

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Mid-week unexpected bubbles arrived during a respite from the three-day @winewriterssymposium I had the pleasure of attending. This was my third symposium (one in person and two in the virtual world). Oodles of inspiration, and opportunities to hear from the best in the industry (Scroll to see). From interview techniques, to data, to ethics, to lifetime journeys, the sessions were engaging, practical and provided tools to manifest a dream career. This came at a time I needed it most and while I miss the ability to connect in Napa, I am beyond grateful for the virtual opportunity that expands the discussion and provides greater access to this diverse community! 🥂 Only thing better than this delicious lineup were the friends who shared the bottles. Felt like 2017 all over again! Scroll for some bottle closeups. Ever grateful! 🍷🥂🍾 Took a wonderful journey to the Chalone AVA (Monterey Bay, CA) with two stellar Syrah expressions. First via a rosé from @dirtyandrowdy’s last vintage (so many bright 🍓s). And then this gorgeous soulful Syrah from @littlewingswine (an amazing project benefiting families who find themselves in the NICU with winemaking by @ibrandwinery). There’s something special happening in Monterey and these winemakers found the perfect way to bottle it all! Happy Monday! Still wishing I was waking up to these sunrise views onboard Celebrity Apex, but alas it’s back to the grind. Such a perfect escape. Besides being gifted with the peace and calm of the sea, it was a week filled with spa treatments, casino winnings (royal flush anyone?), fun wine (Syrah from Morocco by none other than Alain Graillot, RIP), delicious eats, art auction and island shopping splurges, plus time with @helencyp and @hcypress! Thankful for it all! 💖☀️🍷 Quite pleased with this @hofgutfalkenstein bottle I picked up at @oldtownwineshop to share with @gerardcohn while we munched on delicious @cavamezze takeout. Only 8% abv and bright apples, the wine was  perfect for a Sunday night! 🍷 What a wonderful #winewednesday! A zoom chat with the incomparable @cathycorison and @kwcellars moderated by @therealjordanmackay who kindly asked my “doozy” of a question (be still my journalist heart / see last image) as we tasted Cathy’s 2018 Napa Cabernet and Ken’s 2019 Savoya Pinot Noir). Fascinating to learn that Oregon’s elevation sweet spot and Cathy’s brilliant ability to be nimble in the vineyard mean these wines will continue year after year without worry! (Not that anyone was worried to begin with!). Both wines shared an inky elegant depth, with savory minerality from the Pinot and gorgeous violet/dusty rose aromas on the Cab. 🍷#winestagram #wineporn #oregonwine #napavalleywine #winegeek A wine that always takes the blues away! A break from 🍷 content for this viral 🥗recipe from @bakedbymelissa. Even with my lack of knife skills, it turned out quite tasty! Subbed out the nutritional yeast for Parmesan—because, cheese! These @wildefarmwines bottles never disappoint. The 2016 Bedrock Heritage took a few days to open up, but with a little patience it made for one happy Friday night. Cheers! 🍷

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