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Orin Swift [2017] Eight Years in the Desert A robust blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Syrah, brimming with loads of deep, blackberry pie filling, plum, macerated cherries, cracked pepper, and warm earthy overtones on the lengthy finish. A fairly substantial—rich and expansive in the mouth—but well balanced wine. The label grabs the eye—but this should come as no surprise. Cheers! 🍷 #wine #winelover #redblend #myvinespot https://www.instagram.com/p/CTn4wCOriBE/?utm_medium=tumblr

A cold wet winter day begs for a big bowl of piping hot soup. So there’s chicken soup warming on the stove and a splash of Fleurie in my glass. Often called “Queen of Beaujolais,” the ’18 Georges Duboeuf is easy-drinking and fresh with crisp, red berry fruit, pretty streaks of violet & rose petals, and firm acidity. A great match! 🍷🍲👍🏽 #Beaujolais #Gamay #Fleurie #CruBeaujolais #wine #winelover #myvinespot https://www.instagram.com/p/CKhl9UNL8gk/?igshid=tb62adt6nthw

Blackbird Vineyards 2019 Dissonance (SRP $20): Sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Knights Valley, this wine is composed of 87% Sauvignon Blanc and 13% Semillon. It is aged in clay amphorae and 30% new French oak barrels. Aromatic notes of fresh grapefruit, bruised apple, white flowers, and wet-stone minerality extend to the palate with bright acidy providing lift throughout. It finishes with good energy and a wisp of baking spice, but a nice, textured roundness, too. A deliciously expressive wine that’s very food-friendly, but just as good on its own. ➡️ blackbirdvineyards.com 🥂 #SauvignonBlanc #Semillon #wine #winelover #wineenthusiast #myvinespot https://www.instagram.com/p/CNvneRRrXSp/?igshid=1dd9mulqq77m3

River Road Vineyards’ 2017 Stephanie's Cuvee Pinot Noir (SRP $29): Sourced from estate and family-owned vineyards in Green Valley of Russian River Valley, this pleasing Pinot delivers flavors of cherry cola, purple stone fruit, baking spice, and cedar box with touches of vanilla bean lingering on the finish. It’s medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a touch of grip on the back-end. I enjoyed it with meatloaf brushed with a red wine glaze and garlic mash (lovely match). #PinotNoir #SonomaWine #wine #winelover #myvinespot https://www.instagram.com/p/CEkyvdDHKk8/?igshid=unblnrr5owar

Halibut filets on the #GMG pellet grill and this delicious Marco Felluga Russiz Superiore Collio Sauvignon (Blanc) from Friuli in my glass. Fruit-driven yet elegant, complex, and the texture is just gorgeous. Cheers! #wine #winelover #SauvignonBlanc #FriuliWine #ItalianWine #myvinespot https://www.instagram.com/p/CAGnCvAnO9h/?igshid=1fmfcmcsx22wr

One of my favorite backyard feathered friends: The American Goldfinch. This youngster is sporting his beautiful spring colors. #AmericanGoldfinch #backyardbird #birds #nature #birding #goldfinch #songbird #cute #finch #myvinespot https://www.instagram.com/p/B-CydBzJiOi/?igshid=279xudkvn4zk

I visited Garfield Estates in 2012 as part the Drink Local Wine Conference in Denver. Their 2009 Syrah was a clear standout, so I brought some back home. I opened one Wednesday, and this wine has aged gracefully. Still very fresh and uplifting with rich fruit and savory flavors. Cheers! #colwine #Syrah #wine #winelover #myvinespot https://www.instagram.com/p/B_8IPqDnBp5/?igshid=1gh20st7uiglw

Here’ a cute male House Finch at the feeder. It looks like he just finished ‘bobbing for bird seed’ in a tub of Beaujolais Nouveau. #lol #RedHead #HouseFinch #backyardbird #birds #nature #birding #finch #songbird #cute #myvinespot https://www.instagram.com/p/B-fYH_Eng8U/?igshid=1lwfdfjwydjrg