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View fullsize A super important part of the winemaking process is vine management. Had the awesome opportunity to come down to @wmgrassiewine and prune some vines before bud break this spring. 🍷🥰🌸
View fullsize Malbec, a full-bodied red wine, is renowned for its rich, dark fruit flavors and smoky finish. Originating from France, where it's known as Côt, this grape found its fame in the sun-drenched vineyards of Argentina. Malbec thrives in the high al
View fullsize Over spring break, my wife and I met up with our extended family from Oregon and ventured down to Sonoma for a weeklong excursion amongst the vines in one of the country’s most known wine destinations. Truth be told, like many who want the long
View fullsize The Grand Tasting, Taste WA’s premier food and wine event was as always, incredible, and the setup of the event even better than years past. With 350+ wineries and restaurants in attendance, patrons had their fill of sampling the best of what W
View fullsize Challenge accepted! Thanks @alaskaair for helping me bring home the best parts of @sonomacounty and @visitnapavalley!! Cheers! 🥰🍷
View fullsize The family that drinks together 🍷 inks together 🖋️ 🥰
View fullsize Sonoma County with my family fuels my soul and makes my heart happy. Oh, and the wine is good too… 🥰🍷❤️🫶🏻
View fullsize Off to Sonoma for some “market research” this week. Aka ALL THE TASTINGS!!! 🍷🥰
View fullsize “Luck is believing you are lucky” stay safe today! #stpatricksday #wine #vino #vinho #winelover #winetime #wineoclock #winelovers #winestagram #winesofinstagram #instawine #winetasting #winebar #wineoftheday #winemaker #finewine
View fullsize We’re here at @taste.washington sampling over 300 wineries and restaurants from the PNW! If you’re here make sure to say hi!
View fullsize Spending the evening with my buddy Bill from @wmgrassiewine and working on the 2020 Vintners Blend. Pretty sure I’ve got the perfect formula ready to bottle 🥰🍷🤷‍♂️
View fullsize When your friends at @pagecellars release their new Malbec and Zinfandel, and a few bottles for the house just aren’t enough…. Go check ‘em out in the Warehouse District of @woodinville_wine_country!! 🍷🥰
View fullsize Riesling is a versatile grape variety known for its aromatic qualities and high acidity, which can produce wines ranging from dry to sweet. Originating from the Rhine region, Riesling has a storied history dating back to the 15th century and is now c
View fullsize I'm SOOO excited to be attending the Grand Tasting again this year! Seeing old friends and making new ones in the best state for wine in the country! Who else is coming out on Saturday? Shoot me a message and let's meet up!! #wine #winelover #vino
View fullsize The Anchored Vines mobile bar is here and ready for use at your private events! Corporate tastings, wine classes, or pouring for any occasion! Contact me today!
View fullsize Unless you track the yearly wine holidays as nerds like me do, you probably didn’t know that December 20th is “National Sangria Day”! If you are looking for a refreshing and fruity drink to enjoy on a sunny (or even winter) day, you
View fullsize Now HERE’S a Christmas Tree I can get behind! Lots of empty bottles here outside @level2steakhouse in Branson, MO!
View fullsize If you are a wine lover, you might be wondering what the best wines of 2023 are. Well, look no further than The Enthusiast 100, the annual list of the most exciting wines of the year compiled by Wine Enthusiast magazine. This list is not based on sco
View fullsize Wine is more than just a beverage. It is a product of culture, history, and nature. It is also a source of economic activity, tourism, and innovation. While we commonly think of California, Oregon, or Washington as wine destinations, there are quite
View fullsize Zinfandel is a variety of black-skinned wine grape that is widely grown in California and other parts of the United States. It is known for producing wines that range from light and fruity to full-bodied and complex, depending on the climate, soil, a