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Tag: Napa Valley

April 1, 2019 theswirlingdervish

Panthera Chardonnay and Lion Tamer Red Blend: The Big Cat Wines of the Hess Collection

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Ryme Cellars Ribolla Gialla: A Taste of Friuli in Napa Valley

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It’s the Last Week of #TDF2017: Pour Some Rosé and Get Ready for the Drama!

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I’ve read so many rave reviews of the wines from @daouvineyards in Paso Robles that I was overjoyed to find a bottle here in Miami. The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon was a velvet ribbon of ripe cherry and black currant fruit, underpinned by silky tannins and moderate acidity. A little time in the glass brings forth spicy notes and even a little chocolate. This wine was delicious and a big hit here at our house. Even my non wine-drinking husband gave it a thumbs-up! Big Bang for the buck (about $22 retail); I will invite the Daou Cab Back any time. . . . #pasorobleswine #daouvineyards #cabernetsauvignon #steakwine #winestagram #redwine #pasowine #pasowinecountry #summersips #delicious

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

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