I'm an award-winning writer & koala lover, who launched writeforwine.com in 2007. Find me on Twitter & Instagram at @writeforwine - It's wine o'clock somewhere!

Joined June 2007
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Last month, we visited @lecole41 and tasted these impressive six wines, plus six tank samples that showed spectacular potential. Details: writeforwine.com/lecole-wine… @WWValleyWine @Wa_State_Wine @WINESofWA @vino_sphere @ExplorWineGlass @linda_lbwcsw @owenbargreen @nwwinereport
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We tasted 7 amazing @upchurchwine wines on @RedMtnAVA - including the award-winning 2020 Hero Twins Cab Sauv (100 points), 2020 Upchurch Vineyard Cab Sauv (98), and 2020 LTL Heart of the Hill Cab Sauv (96). More: writeforwine.com/upchurch/ @owenbargreen @nwwinereport @Wa_State_Wine
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We've been fans of @Beaucastel Côtes Du Rhône Reserve 2021 Rosé for years. This pretty wine is an intense yet delicate rosé, with aromas and flavors of flowers and red berries. The iconic Perrin family is a pioneer in organic farming since 1950. @Vineyard_Brands @vino_sphere
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Superb winemaker Chris Peterson crafts impressive wines, which we've tasted for more than a decade. We visited @avenniawinery Red Mountain recently and tried nine excellent wines. Details of our visit: writeforwine.com/avennia-red… @MartyTaucher @RedMtnAVA @Wa_State_Wine @vino_sphere
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2017 @zenatowinery Lugana Metodo Classico Brut Turbiana is creamy and rich, yet clean, zippy and zesty, with full flavors of pears, peaches, citrus notes and beautiful bubbles. Loved it! #luganalover @consorziolugana @ExplorWineGlass @dallaswinechick @vino_sphere @SustainableKW
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If you don’t have tickets yet for this year’s @AuctionWAWines and the Winemaker Picnic & Barrel Auction at @SteMichelle - what are you waiting for? These incredible non-profit events are around the corner. Info: writeforwine.com/auction-of-… @WineDivaLife @VinoSocialNancy @WINESofWA
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We recently tasted three @ancwine wines: Adulting Sparkling White and Rosé (think summer parties) and 2022 Affinity Alabriño, which is crisp and fresh, with lower sugar and higher acidity. Details: writeforwine.com/anc/ @Wa_State_Wine @Vino_Hawks @VinoSocialNancy @vino_sphere
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We have a long history with Ali and Jarrod Boyle, owners of @ancwine and we didn't stop smiling when we saw them again recently at their Prosser TR. Details about the six stellar wines we tasted: writeforwine.com/anc/ @Wa_State_Wine @WINESofWA @VinoSocialNancy @WineDivaLife
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Trothe 2022 Sauv Blanc is stunning. Wine Advocate awarded it 96 points — the highest it has scored a @Wa_State_Wine white wine. A glass of summer, with citrus notes, clean minerality, crisp salinity and bright acidity. @dallaswinechick @VinoSocialNancy @WINESofWA @vino_sphere
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Trothe Limited Red 2020 blends Cab Franc (67%) and Cab Sauv (33%), and had me at its killer nose. Gorgeous now, it will be epic after cellaring. writeforwine.com/andrews-fam… @Wa_State_Wine @nwwinereport @owenbargreen @ExplorWineGlass @vino_sphere @WINESofWA
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We visited with the dream team at the beautiful Trothe facilities and toured the vast Andrews Family Vineyards in the @HorseHvnHills in WA. What a compelling time. And the wine - sophisticated with finesse. More: writeforwine.com/andrews-fam… @Wa_State_Wine @owenbargreen @nwwinereport
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2017 @BarrageCellars Double Barrel is 100% Red Mountain Cab Sauv. So it features the AVA’s power and structure, with aromas and flavors of blackberries, dark plums, cherries, mocha and spice. What a beauty! Bring on the BBQ! @Wa_State_Wine @vino_sphere @WINESofWA @WineDivaLife
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2017 @TheWallsWW Mahana shows the Rocks District savory characteristics of smoked meat, olive tapenade and subtle, suave funk. It was very popular last night at a dinner party we attended. WOTN! @Wa_State_Wine @WWValleyWine @VisitWallaWalla @vino_sphere @VinoSocialNancy
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Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian and CanAmerican family and friends!
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Greg Lipsker of Barrister Winery in Spokane poured us 2020 Cab Franc, 2019 Sangiovese & 2019 Cab Sauv. Greg helped elevate Cab Franc as a single variety in WA. The other 2 wines both received 96 points and a Sunset Double Gold. @Wa_State_Wine @vino_sphere @ExplorWineGlass
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We visited talented winemaker/owner Justin Wylie at @vapianoestate and wow, he poured a crisp rosé, an amazing Sauv Blanc, and four beautiful reds: Merlot, Syrah, Uniti, and our fave Rosebud Cab Sauv. More details soon! @WWValleyWine @Wa_State_Wine @dallaswinechick @vino_sphere
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Explore the picturesque Surry County Wine Trail, NC & treat yourself to a delicious adventure! Enjoy some of the state's finest wineries. #UncorkTheFun #NCWine ow.ly/hT5i50OYwkM @ncwines @JonesvonDrehle @SerreVineyards @SVineyards @WriteforWine @YadkinValleyNC
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These outstanding 2022 Turbiana wines are a sampling being poured by 19 producers at @consorziolugana Destination Lugana in NYC until June 22. Cantine Scolari Classic; @Zeni1870 Vigne Alte; @zenatowinery San Benedetto. More: writeforwine.com/destination… @Vignetocomm @vino_sphere
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2022 @Zeni1870 Vigne Alte is intense and rich; full-bodied, yet delicate and fresh. Aromas of strawberries and roses lead into notes of peaches and tropical fruits, with only hints of lemon and minerals. This is a textured and powerful Turbiana. @consorziolugana @vino_sphere
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From Lugana, @zenatowinery is known for delicious whites, and we loved San Benedetto. This Turbiana offers rich citrus flavors, bright acidity and creamy minerality. Try it at Destination Lugana, hosted by @consorziolugana More: destinationlugana.com @Vignetocomm @vino_sphere
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