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We picked this wine up a while ago when visiting t

We picked this wine up a while ago when visiting the @barbieri_kempe_wines tasting room in Los Olivos. 2013 Kempe Petite Sirah from Paso Robles.
This is inky, chewy full of blackberries, blueberries, violets and a bit of spice. Dip your nose in again and you will find notes of cedar and licorice.
It's big at 15.3% abv.
Sip lightly or pour it over pancakes! Seriously this would make for a lovely after dinner drink instead of a port. If you want to pair it do it with something big with a fruity bbq sauce that is fire roasted. Go big or go ho.e withvyour pairing.
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Our #winewednesday was all about this 2015 Esprit

Our #winewednesday was all about this 2015 Esprit de Tablas Blanc.
55% Rousanne 28% Grenache Blanc 17% Picpoul Blanc On the nose you get honey, golden apple, a little chalk and apple peel. On the palate the blends serves well with the richness of the Roussanne brightened by the Picpoul. This starts soft in the mouth then the finish is long with the acid building.
The vintage chart suggested decanting. The first glass we drank from the bottle and then we decanted the rest. Decanting did bring forth richer aromas. We paired this with apples, goat cheese, honey and candied pecans, then pulled in some asian flavors with some chicken egg rolls and then some bacon wrapped scallops. We had more planned (a risotto), but we were full, and the wine was gone! Sadly this wine is sold out. I'm just watching the vintage chart to see what is next to be at it's best to drink! #winewednesday
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We had a lovely "Sun Basket" of pork with cabbage

We had a lovely "Sun Basket" of pork with cabbage apple and cranberry...I was afraid the Dianthus rosé from Tablas Creek would be too sharp or tannic, but it was perfect. It tied in the cranberry and the acid was perfect.
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Vacation is great, but coming home...that's the jo

Vacation is great, but coming home...that's the joy of your own bed and for me snuggles and waking up to this perfect face. Oh and Michael too of course!
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Yes, it looks a little worse for wear. 16 hr flig

Yes, it looks a little worse for wear. 16 hr flight next to a casualty will do that to your label. The juice inside is still as good as I remember..sipping and watching sunset with Col at the vineyard in Mudgee NSW Australia.
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A stroll through Pickett's Charge by Mark Bradford

A stroll through Pickett's Charge by Mark Bradford at the Hirshhorn.

Beautiful installation at the Hirshhorn. Mark Bra

Beautiful installation at the Hirshhorn. Mark Bradford's Pickett's Charge
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Degas' Little Dancer... #artfeedsthesoul

Degas' Little Dancer... #artfeedsthesoul

A day of Art in our Nations Capital. Barbara Krug

A day of Art in our Nations Capital.
Barbara Kruger's BELIEF+DOUBT at the @hirshhorn
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Dinner with the BF in DC. Pink bubbles with pimen

Dinner with the BF in DC. Pink bubbles with pimento cheese....
When with Mess I end up talking more and taking less food and wine shots. This was an evening of great conversation and average wine. Sometimes wine is meant to start or keep conversations going and is less about contemplating the wine. #winewiththebestie
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