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🦄 A very special rosè! Lucky to taste the @bodegasrlopezdeheredia 2010 Gran Reserva Rosé recently and it lived up to its high expectations. Thanks @scottwade_96 for the generosity! Here’s an excerpt from @timatkinmw 94-point review; “Not many wineries outside Champagne are selling a 2010 as their current rosé release, but López de Heredia has always delighted in doing things differently. This blend of Garnacha with 20% Viura and 10% Tempranillo spent four years in wood and is wonderfully savory and developed with nutty undertones and hints of rose petal and strawberry. Intriguingly brilliant”. - - - #rose #rioja #winetasting #winelover #winery #winetime #instawine #winecountry #winelovers #winetasting #wineaddict #winetime #winepairing #mywinemoment #winewednesday #winedownwednesday #winesofinstagram #wineoclock #winegeek #wineeducation #sommelier #winemaker #winemaking #wineoftheday #winestagram #clevercorkage

When you’re on a budget and want to drink Burgundy head to the Côte Chalonnaise. . . . #burgundy #bourgogne #faiveley #cotechalonnaise #mercurey #winetasting #winelover #winery #winetime #instawine #winecountry #winelovers #winetasting #wineaddict #winetime #winepairing #mywinemoment #winewednesday #winedownwednesday #winesofinstagram #wineoclock #winegeek #wineeducation #sommelier #winemaker #winemaking #wineoftheday #winestagram #clevercorkage

It’s always a treat to pop open a bottle of @paxwines Sonoma-Hillsides. Last night we finally had the chance to drink the 2018 vintage alongside NY Strip Steak, Sweet Potato Hash, and Brussels Sprouts. . . . #syrah #california #sonoma #paxwines #winetasting #winelover #winery #winetime #instawine #winecountry #winelovers #winetasting #wineaddict #winetime #winepairing #mywinemoment #winewednesday #winedownwednesday #winesofinstagram #wineoclock #winegeek #wineeducation #sommelier #winemaker #winemaking #wineoftheday #winestagram #clevercorkage

Shoutout to @scottwade_96 for hosting an amazing blind tasting last night. My favorites of the night were: Ceritas Porter Bass Chardonnay 2017, R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Gran Reserva 1995 and Gran Reserva 2010 Rosè, Remelluri 1994, Cal Batllet Diatra Priorat 2011, Torbreck “The Struie” Shiraz 2015, and Roger Sabon CdP Reserve 16. . . . #blindtasting #winetasting #winelover #winery #winetime #instawine #winecountry #winelovers #winetasting #wineaddict #winetime #winepairing #mywinemoment #winewednesday #winedownwednesday #winesofinstagram #wineoclock #winegeek #wineeducation #sommelier #winemaker #winemaking #wineoftheday #winestagram #clevercorkage

@realmcellarsnapa Introductory Offering . . . #realmcellars #napavalley #napacult #winetasting #winelover #winery #winetime #instawine #winecountry #winelovers #winetasting #wineaddict #winetime #winepairing #mywinemoment #winewednesday #winedownwednesday #winesofinstagram #wineoclock #winegeek #wineeducation #sommelier #winemaker #winemaking #wineoftheday #winestagram #clevercorkage

Cheese & charcuterie night with @walterhanselwinery ! A beautiful bottle of 2012 South Block Pinot Noir shared with @amandaestevezz and @alondramestevez. . . . #pinotnoir #russianrivervalley #winetasting #winelover #winery #winetime #instawine #winecountry #winelovers #winetasting #wineaddict #winetime #winepairing #mywinemoment #winewednesday #winedownwednesday #winesofinstagram #wineoclock #winegeek #wineeducation #sommelier #winemaker #winemaking #wineoftheday #winestagram #clevercorkage

Mushroom & Pancetta risotto enjoyed alongside @champagne_voirin_jumel Rosé de Saignée. Making the best of quarantine... — #champagne #voirinjumel #winetasting #winelover #winery #winetime #instawine #winecountry #winelovers #winetasting #wineaddict #winetime #winepairing #mywinemoment #winewednesday #winedownwednesday #winesofinstagram #wineoclock #winegeek #wineeducation #sommelier #winemaker #winemaking #wineoftheday #winestagram #clevercorkage

Rosé is a great way to combat the heat. This week South Florida has encountered record breaking temperatures for April so a bottle of 2018 Bonny Doon "Vin Gris de Cigare" Rosé did the trick to help cool down. 🍇 - This historic winery founded by legendary winemaker Randall Grahm is well known for their innovative wines and being an early champion of Rhône grape varieties in California. 🍇 - Here is an excerpt from Vinous’ 91 point review. “"Extremely pale pink. Incisive red berry and citrus pith qualities on the nose, along with suave floral, spice and mineral flourishes. Lithe and sharply focused on the palate, offering tangy strawberry, red currant and orange zest flavors and a touch of honeysuckle. Finishes dry and taut, with resonating florality and persistent red berry and mineral notes. This wine's blend of depth and finesse is pretty impressive, especially in light of its price. - @vinousmedia ".. - #bonnydoon #rose #rhonerangers #winetasting #winelover #winery #winetime #instawine #winecountry #winelovers #winetasting #wineaddict #winetime #winepairing #mywinemoment #winewednesday #winedownwednesday #winesofinstagram #wineoclock #winegeek #wineeducation #sommelier #winemaker #winemaking #wineoftheday #winestagram #clevercorkage

@gramercycellars is one of Washington’s finest producers! This bottle of 2010 Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was in prime drinking form this weekend and paired beautifully with grilled churrasco.🍷 - #gramercycellars #washingtonstatewine #wallawallawine #cabernetsauvignon #winetasting #winelover #winery #winetime #instawine #winecountry #winelovers #winetasting #wineaddict #winetime #winepairing #mywinemoment #winewednesday #winedownwednesday #winesofinstagram #wineoclock #winegeek #wineeducation #sommelier #winemaker #winemaking #wineoftheday #winestagram #clevercorkage

A beautiful Saturday afternoon in Miami sipping on Vincent Wine Company’s 2018 Ribbon Ridge Pinot Noir. . . . #vincentwinecompany #ribbonridge #oregon #pinotnoir #naturalwine #winetasting #winelover #winery #winetime #instawine #winecountry #winelovers #winetasting #wineaddict #winetime #winepairing #mywinemoment #winewednesday #winedownwednesday #winesofinstagram #wineoclock #winegeek #wineeducation #sommelier #winemaker #winemaking #wineoftheday #winestagram #clevercorkage

An unexpected surprise this week to be shared a bottle of Hungarian Kékfrankos rosé. This grape is called a few different names such as Blaufränkisch in Austria, Lemberger in Germany and godforsaken by Robert Parker in his infamous rant below. ... ... ... 🍇“...of course they would have you believe some godforsaken grapes that, in hundreds and hundreds of years of viticulture, wine consumption, etc., have never gotten traction because they are rarely of interest (such as Trousseau, Savagnin, Grand Noir, Negrette, Lignan Blanc, Peloursin, Auban, Calet, Fongoneu and Blaufrankisch) can produce wines (in truth, rarely palatable unless lost in a larger blend) that consumers should be beating a path to buy and drink”. ... ... ... 🍷 Coincidentally, I just finished reading Jason Wilson’s outstanding book “Godforsaken Grapes” where he writes about his journey exploring obscure grape varieties and under-appreciated wines throughout the United States and Europe. Hungary and Kékfrankos make an appearance, and being able to taste the wine above enhanced the reading experience. (Thanks @whatsarahdrinks for the book recommendation!!) ... ... ... #kekfrankos #blaufrankisch #lemberger #rose #hungary #winetasting #winelover #winery #winetime #instawine #winecountry #winelovers #winetasting #wineaddict #winetime #winepairing #mywinemoment #winewednesday #winedownwednesday #winesofinstagram #wineoclock #winegeek #wineeducation #sommelier #winemaker #winemaking #wineoftheday #winestagram #clevercorkage

Throwback to a “Tale of Two California Syrahs”. Saxum “Booker Vineyard” 2006 & Little Wings Syrah 2016. Two distinct Syrahs ten vintages apart. #saxum #littlewings #syrah #california #winetasting #winelover #winery #winetime #instawine #winecountry #winelovers #winetasting #wineaddict #winetime #winepairing #mywinemoment #winewednesday #winedownwednesday #winesofinstagram #wineoclock #winegeek #wineeducation #sommelier #winemaker #winemaking #wineoftheday #winestagram #clevercorkage

🇿🇦 Sadie Family, Columella 2004 Eben Sadie is considered as one of South Africa’s most respected and highest profile winemakers garnering international acclaim. He focuses on Rhone grape varieties sourced from old bush vineyards organically farmed and unique terriors. His portfolio consists of only a handful of wines, but they’re highly sought after by wine collectors and sommeliers curating wine lists. The Columella is his flagship red wine and named after the prominent Roman agricultural author Lucius Junius Moderatus Columella. The 2004 Columella is a blend of Syrah (80%) and Mourvedre (20%) sourced from old-vine vineyards throughout Swartland. This wine was drinking incredibly young and should easily age and develop for another decade. … … … #southafricanwine #ebensadie #sadiefamilywine #columella #syrah #mourvedre #rhone #redwine #organicwine #winetasting #winelover #winery #winetime #winecountry #winelovers #winetasting #wineaddict #winepairing #mywinemoment #winewednesday #winesofinstagram #wineoclock #winegeek #wineeducation #sommelier #winemaker #winemaking #wineoftheday #winestagram #clevercorkage

🇪🇸 Bodegas Grant “La Garrocha” Amontillado Sherry ... Its Sherry Sunday but every day is a great day to open a bottle of Sherry! These wines are so versatile, food friendly, and extremely affordable. Bodegas Grant was founded in 1841 and functioned solely as an almacenista until the beginning of the 21st century when they began bottling their own wine. Their time as an almacenista was occupied selling wines to replenish the soleras of other houses in the region. Amontillado Sherry has the benefit of undergoing both biological and oxidative ageing during their time in solera. The “La Garrocha” Amontillado averages nine years of age within the solera and shows notes of raisins, caramel, nuttiness (almond, walnut), with salty and savory highlights. Sweet on the nose but dry on the palate, this particular wine is a great introduction into Amontillado. If you want to learn more about Sherry, the winemaking process, styles, trade structures, and history I highly recommend “ Sherry, Manzanilla, & Montilla” by Peter Liem & Jesus Barquin. Bonus points if you pair this wine with Edgar Allan Poe’s famous short story “The Cask of Amontillado” published in 1846! ... #sherry #amontillado #spanishwine #spain #winetasting #winelover #winery #winetime #instawine #winecountry #winelovers #winetasting #wineaddict #winetime #winepairing #mywinemoment #winewednesday #winedownwednesday #winesofinstagram #wineoclock #winegeek #wineeducation #sommelier #winemaker #winemaking #wineoftheday #winestagram #clevercorkage

🇫🇷 Champagne Drappier, Carte D’Or, Brut NV 🥂 Founded in 1808, today Champagne Drappier is committed to organic viticulture in the town of Urville focusing on Pinot Noir and “Heirloom” varieties such as Arbane, Petit Meslier and Blanc Vrai. In the past this House was the favorite of historic French General and President Charles de Gaulle. 🍾 The Carte D’Or Brut NV is Drappier’s flagship non-vintage cuvee and a great introduction to the Drappier House style. This cuvee is a blend of 75% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay, and 10% Pinot Meunier all from first press juice. Tasting notes from @champagnedrappier “The Carte d’Or cuvée is the very expression of the Drappier style. With its very high proportion of Pinot Noir, one is almost tasting a Blanc de Noirs. Champagne with a fine aromatic richness, it opens with aromas of stoned fruits such as white vineyard peach. A spicy hint announces a powerful and complex palate. A vinous Champagne of lovely complexity with a characteristic note of quince jelly”. . . . #champagne #sparklingwine #bubbles #pinotnoir #chardonnay #pinotmeunier #champagnedrappier #drappier #winetasting #winelover #winery #winetime #instawine #winecountry #winelovers #winetasting #wineaddict #winetime #winepairing #mywinemoment #winewednesday #winedownwednesday #winesofinstagram #wineoclock #winegeek #wineeducation #sommelier #winemaker #winemaking #wineoftheday #winestagram #clevercorkage