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When you can’t find any mixers in the house…… let’s true the hard kombucha! Very surprised with the outcome and would definitely drink it again!
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-2oz Açaí Berry Hard Kombuca
- .75 oz
- .5 oz Lemon Juice
- .25-.5oz Lavender Simple Syrup
- Mulled frozen blackberries
- Garnish is a Strawberry
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Enjoying some in Sint Marteen. We never visit without grabbing at least a case from . Excited to try the Blanc de Noirs and Blanc de Blancs (new bottlings for us).
What Champagne are you indulging in lately?
In honor of on Tuesday and I enjoyed a rum old fashioned with . Truly a unique 21 year old bottling.
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- 2 oz Appleton 21 Year Old Rum
- 2 dashes of Orange Bitters
- 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters
- 1 tsp of brown sugar
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If you haven’t tried Mackerel and Champagne you are missing out. We had the Roasted Garlic Mackerel from with a NV Rosé. Acidity helped cut through the meatiness of the Mackerel. Has anyone tried their other flavors? Really want to try their paprika ones.
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Working on my cocktail making skills. Tried a and butterfly pea tea concoction today seemed to turn out pretty well as didn’t leave any for me.
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Ingredients:
- 2 oz Botanist Gin
- 2 oz Butterfly Pea Tea
- .5 oz Lavender Simple Syrup
- .5 oz Lemon Juice
- Garnish - Dried lavender flowers.
Combine all with ice in a shaker.
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Saturday eve with some Sanguis and sardines!
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- 2015 See Through Chardonnay
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It’s been a crazy last couple weeks since we got back from Santa Barbara and LA. My sister, and got married! We had some family in town from South Africa and is back out traveling for work.
But here was one of our favorite finds in Santa Barbara this trip, . Definitely excited to go back and delve deeper into the various sub AVAs here. Worth a visit if you are downtown!
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- 2019 Melville Blanc de Blancs
- 2021 Melville Chardonnay
- 2021 Melville Grenache Rosé
- 2020 Melville Pinot Noir
- 2020 Melville Pinot Noir Block M
- 2020 Melville Pinot Noir Rancho Nuevo
- 2018 Melville Syrah
- 2019 Melville Syrah Davis Block
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We are going to miss you buddy. Best dog you could wish for (sorry we love you too!). Love you and can’t wait to see you in our next life. RIP Shaka Ballington ❤️❤️❤️
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is back to traveling for her “real job” and making me hella jealous with photos of some juicy bourbons she has been trying out. But she never forgets about and me, even bringing us back a bottle to try together 😎😀
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- Noah’s Mill Bourbon
- Town Branch Straight Bourbon
- Single Barrel Aged 14 Years
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Celebrating my wife’s 30th this weekend in Miami. Couldn’t have been more of a blast with some of the best people in our lives.
It’s been far too long since our last visit to . Truly a specific 30th birthday dinner from . Love you honey!
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- 2016 Font De La Figuera
- 2012 Selección de Añada Albariño Rías Baixas
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Loving wine all the time! March madness ….. UNC or Duke??
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-2017 Enz Vineyard Mourvedre
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Enjoying a bottle of 2018 The Duel tonight. Making us think about our visit to the estate, , earlier last month. Definitely missing the weather, wine and company from Napa!
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- 2019 Darioush Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc Sage Vineyard
- 2019 Darioush Napa Valley Chardonnay
- 2018 Darioush Napa Valley Merlot
- 2018 Darioush The Duel
- 2018 Darioush Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2012 Darioush Darius II
- 2013 Darioush Darius II
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In honor of we are enjoying a 2006 Nap Valley Merlot which was made with the assistance of Renée Ary, who is now the Winemaker (as of 2014). Stunning how well this Merlot has held up.
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Medium ruby red with a garnet hue. Bright red cherries on the nose with aged nuanced such as cedar, leather and cocoa. Medium tannins (5.5/10) and a medium body. Well balanced acidity with cherries, touch of baking spices, minerality and a medium plus finish. Drink till 2025. (90 MDPoints)
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First stop on our third day in Napa was at tasting room in downtown Napa. A perfect stop to try out these delicious mountain fruit when you cannot make it all the way up to the estate. Thank you .yontson for hosting us. Cannot wait for next time!
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- 2019 Robert Craig Gap’s Crown Vineyard Chardonnay
- 2018 Robert Craig Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2018 Robert Craig Spring Mountain
- 2018 Robert Craig Mount Veeder Amentet Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2015 Robert Craig Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2018 Robert Craig Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2015 Robert Craig Robert’s Block Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2018 Robert Craig Howell Mountain Zinfandel Black Sears Vineyard
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Reminiscing on our second day in Napa with tasting the wines from and . Both stunning labels. Also who knew the Libelle wines came from Colorado, these are insane! Thank you and for the wines and oh my gosh that mackerel ! We need another hat night soon.
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- 2016 Unwritten Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2017 Unwritten Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2018 Unwritten Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2019 Libelle Grüner Veltliner
- 2019 Libelle Riesling
- 2020 Libelle Grüner Veltliner
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Sadly it’s that time again, unpacking after leaving Napa. But at least I’ll be able to open some of these gems to remember it by (please )!! Until next time!
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Stay tuned for all of our tasting notes on our website and new posts showing where we visited!
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Picture 1:
- 2018 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2018 Robert Craig Amentet Vineyard Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2019 Robert Craig Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2019 Chardonnay UV Vineyard
- 2019 Commonwealth Cabernet Sauvignon Los Pasadas Vineyard
- 2019 Silver Eagle Vineyard Pinot Noir
- 2019 Flint Knoll Royal Appointment
- 2018 Flint Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District
- 2019 Flint Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon McLintock
Picture 2:
- 2018 Le Corbeau
- 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
- 2018 Omega Point Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2017 Chimney Rock Petit Elevage
- 2018 Chimney Rock Canyon Petit Verdot
- 2012 Petit Verdot
- 1992 Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
- 2016 Clos Du Val Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Hirondelle Vineyard
- 2018 Duel
- 2018 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2019 Misc Wines Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
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Second tasting in Napa was at in St. Helena. Thank you for setting up this fantastic tasting and Luisa for hosting us! Loved the history of the property as well as what Charlie and Pam are doing, looking forward to visiting again soon.
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- 2020 Crocker & Starr Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc Blend
- 2017 Crocker & Starr Blanc de Noirs (Not Pictured)
- 2018 Crocker & Starr Malbec Casali 11
- 2019 Crocker & Starr Cabernet Franc
- 2018 Crocker & Starr 1 Post Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2018 Crocker & Starr Stone Place Cabernet Sauvignon
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First tasting right after landing in Napa on Wednesday was at up on Mount Veeder. Last time we were up here was back in 2017 and there have been quite a few changes. Living the new additions the the portfolio!
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Fun trip out to today with .e.schmidt . Inspirational as well, check out the new “Pink Milk” inspired by the original Blue Milk.
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Celebrating my father’s 56th birthday and prepping a little for our upcoming trip to Napa in February. Cannot wait to finally make it back out there.
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- 2007
- 2017 Merlot
- 2015 Firebelle
- 2012 Larkmead Vineyards The Lark
- 2013 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2016 Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2013 Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2019 Peterson Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2019 Myriad Three Twins Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2016 Myriad Round Pond Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
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Enjoying some bites and drinks at with and
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Great Falls, VA
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