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Paella and Bodegas LAN: Perfect for Your Summer BBQ (#winepw)

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Tasting the Terroir of Livermore Valley: Murrieta’s Well Estate Vineyard

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We’ve had thunderstorms every evening lately, so it was nice to see the sapphire blue sky showcasing the full moon as it rose. Now, a few days later, we’re back to the cloudy, moody palette that’s the norm this time of year. So glad I managed to get this shot; now I can keep the brilliant blue evening with me wherever I go! Do you keep a souvenir of home with you when you travel? . . . #miamilife #biscaynebay #moonovermiami #badmoonrising #sapphiresky #highriseliving #moonshot #summersky #travelblogger #homesweethome

Hazy, hot, and humid day means a no-cook dinner: cold chickpea and tahini soup with bright, lemony Vermentino from Tuscany. Recipe from @nytcooking takes just a few minutes to put together. The wine, from #BacciWines, is made from organic grapes and is the perfect partner to this cold summer soup. How do you keep your cool in the kitchen? . . . #vermentino #italianwine #vento #igttoscana #summermeals #summersips #keepitcool #coldsoups #inthekitchen #vegetarianrecipes #organicgrapes

Happy #ProseccoDay! I love a good bottle of bubbly, especially if it’s Prosecco Supierore from Valdobbiadene DOCG! Here are a few I’ve been lucky enough to taste via #winestudio, the best interactive wine education platform out there! . . . #proseccosuperiore #valdobbiadene #glera #bubbles #summersips #colfondo #cartizze #rivediogliano #italianwine #winestagram #goodjuice #wine #ninofranco #bartolomiol #malibran #lecolture #massottina #seiuno #colesel #collalto #valdoca #gravedistecca

On this #TravelTuesday I’m remembering our trip to Paris and, especially, the two visits we made to Les Invalides, which houses a museum dedicated to the military history of France. This guy, Marengo, is the famous war horse of Napoleon I; he was brought to France from Egypt in 1799. He’s named for the Battle of Marengo, during which he carried Napoleon safely to victory. And, yes, this is the actual horse! Thanks to capable taxidermists, we’re able to see him up close (although he’s safely ensconced behind glass.) . . . #paris #museedelarmee #lesinvalides #marengo #napoleonbonaparte #horses #warhorse #frenchhistory #france

My latest post features the books I’ve devoured over the past month. What a pleasure to read for pleasure! Most of these chronicle life-changing journeys of strong-willed women. Some are great beach reads that will have you up all night; others will make you cry and will linger with you. Each one was a great companion while we were together. Lest you fear I’d write a post with no wine content, fear not: each book has a suggested wine pairing based on the setting. There’s everything from rosé made in Long Island to Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley. Bingeing on Books and Summer Sipping - what could be more joyful than that? . . . #summerreading #summersipping #bookworm #wine #reader #ilovebooks #readingforpleasure #summerescape #booksandwine #transportyourself #summerofbooks

Have you ever tried a varietal wine made from Müller-Thurgau? I hadn’t until I found this one from @elena.walch in Alto Adige in northeast Italy. Lovely aromas and flavors of stone fruit - think white peach and apricot - with some herbal notes too. So much acidity and a stony, mineral quality make it refreshing and light. I paired it with shrimp pad thai, taking inspiration from my friends @shaunmyrick and @martindredmond, both of whom recently featured yummy-looking versions in their posts! (Scroll thru to see the pics.) Details on the wine, region, and pairing are in my latest post, which was part of this month’s Italian Food Wine & Travel event. . . . #italianfwt #elenawalch #müllerthurgau #altoadige #sudtirol #padthai #summersips #italianwines #winestagram #wineblogger #goodeats #popabottle #vignetidelledolomiti

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