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Remember that South African rosé I opened the oth

Remember that South African rosé I opened the other night? Well I had a bit left and paired it with today's lunch.
_______ Today's lunch is from SunBasket and it's the last for this week. With our excessive heat warning (see my story) they could not deliver this week.
_____ This is a Mediterranean chickpea salad with freekeh, mushrooms, and pistachios.
_______ While it had lots of things Michael typically avoids (mushrooms, onions, raisins and radishes), he ate it and didn't hate it!!
_______ I found it paired well with the Merlot/Pinotage rosé from Boschendal. The mushrooms and the radishes set the pairing over the top.
_______ What kinds of bliss are you finding in your day? Food, wine, Yoga, books, movies, a moment with a friend...share you moment of bliss with us below!
_______ @Boschendalwines
#youcansipwithus
#winestagram
#momentofbliss
#roseallday
#travelinabottle

Anyone recognize this view? _________ I'm daydrea

Anyone recognize this view?
_________ I'm daydreaming today of a wonderful sunset visit to a magical place in Washington's Yakima Valley.
________ This is the iconic Red Willow Vineyard.
________ We were standing at the Chapel on the Chapel block looking west. To the south you can see the peak of Mt. Adams.
________ I'm diving back into our visit with Mike and Jonsthan Sauer. You can look forward to seeing more soon on Crushed Grape Chronicles.
________ Have you had wines made from grapes from Red Willow Vineyard? Tell us about it!
________ @wineyakimavalley
@redwillowvineyard
@wa_state_wine
#goodpeoplegoodgrapes
#winepioneers
#washingtonwine

The day was spent in the kitchen! Ice cream, cook

The day was spent in the kitchen! Ice cream, cookies, challah and then dinner of blackened spice sole with a black bean corn salsa and rice, which we paired with a South African rosé.
_______ This is a Merlot, Pinotage Blend from the Western Cape. Tart with notes of sour cherry, blood orange, Rose's and spice.
________ Where are you traveling in your wine bottle tonight? @boschendalwines
#southafricanwine
#roseallday
#youcansipwithus
#travelinabottle
#winestagram

Are you familiar with the Roussillon wine region?

Are you familiar with the Roussillon wine region?
_________ This in in the South of France, on the Mediterranean and the border with Spain.
_________ The culture here is Catalan. You find spanish influences in many things, including the foods.
_________ We paired with blue cheese stuffed olives, mussels, nectarines, green apple, prosciutto, capers, crusty bread topped with goat cheese and anchovies.
_________ Watch next week as we explore the region with the French #Winophiles
_________ Have you been to the region or tasted the wines? Tell us about it in the comments #youcansipwithus
#Roussillon
#FrenchCatalonia
#wineandfoodpairings
#haveyousippedRoussillon?
#MauryFrance

Do you like Mourvedre? _________ We had a quiet e

Do you like Mourvedre?
_________ We had a quiet early evening yesterday with a bottle of wine and homemade spaghetti.
_________ This 2017 Mourvedre from @carharttvineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County.
_________ 75% comes from Curtis Vineyad with the remainder from Riata Oaks Vineyard.
_________ Let's get even geekier...it's from Mourvedre clones 369, Tablas and 4.
_________ Fermented in small lots.
Aged 17 months in 30% new oak.
Unfined, unfiltered and just 525 cases made.
_________ Notes of sour cherry, berry brambles, leather, eucalyptus, cocoa powder and sweet tobacco.
__________ On the palate it is bright and lively. Medium in tannin, body and acidity. It is a little high alcohol at 14.6. It has a med/long finish and retails at $40.
__________ We sank into the couch with homemade spaghetti to do a bit of binge watching. All together a perfect relaxing evening.
__________ What are you drinking these days? #youcansipwithus
#santabararawines
#santaynezwine
#Mourvedre
#comfortwine
#winestgram
#whatsinyourglasstoday

This last week we explore some sparkling wines vir

This last week we explore some sparkling wines virtually with Sparkling Wine Week with Wine Pleasures. There were some unexpected finds!
________ Hic et Nunc in Vignale Monferrato, Italy is making Vino Spumante of 100% Barbera and 100% Grignolino.
_________ Wessman One is making Champagne where they vilify their Pinot Noir as you would for red wine.
________ Jasmine Monet is producing traditional method sparkling wine in the Valle de Uco in Argentina.
________ 460 Casina Bric in Barolo, is making sparkling wine of Nebbiolo in both traditional and charmant methods.
_________ Pamela Geddes is making her "La Pamelita" a sparkling red Syrah with a splash of Grenache outside of Sant Sadurni Spain.
__________ So if you like bubbles...here's some interesting stuff! Check it out on CrushedGrapeChronicles.com @winepleasures
@cantinahicetnunc
@champagne_wessmanone
@jasminemonetok
@460_casina_bric

Nachos and a Malvasia Bianca from @Larner Vineyard

Nachos and a Malvasia Bianca from @Larner Vineyard! #youcansipwithus
#winestgram

I made my first focaccia yesterday! It paired wel

I made my first focaccia yesterday! It paired well with the Provençal rose, we had and even better with some amazing company.
Our little "quaranteam" gathered, to social distance outside, eat, drink and enjoy the fireworks. And goodness, were there fireworks! From 8 to midnight the Valley sparkled all over. We even had a couple of what almost felt like private shows. They could not have been any closer.
I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th!

Today on Crushed Grape Chronicles find our piece o

Today on Crushed Grape Chronicles find our piece on this beautiful Zweigelt Pet Nat from Hager Matthias in Austria!
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We picked this up at our new favorite wine spot Garagiste LV in downtown Vegas
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What are you enjoying this holiday weekend?
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Doesn't that look inviting? This is @girardetvine

Doesn't that look inviting? This is @girardetvineyards
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We spent some time sitting at that table taking in the view and talking with second generation winemaker Marc Girardet about sustainability.
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You can find this now on Crushed Grape Chronicles. Check out the video in the post and watch for Mo!
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This winery is in Southern Oregon's Umpqua Valley. @oregonwineboard
#Umpquavalley
#Oregon
#winestagram
#youcansipwithus
#frenchamericanhybrids
#sustainability

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