Look who joined me for dinner this evening. Well it was Larry Schaffer in spirit but his Tercero Cabernet Franc filled our glass with its wonderful notes and slightly herbaceous qualities so often found in Cab Francs. It was a great wine to pair with gri… instagr.am/p/CrnWNMtOYJd/

I could not resist taking this picture of two of my girls. Mom and daughter cuddling. Note my laptop under them. Nothing is sacred in our house. We love their antics anyway. . . #salukilove #salukis #dogslife #livingwithdogs #furryfriends #dogsofinsta instagr.am/p/Crwn2hRPIvA/

This Magnum of Sea Smoke Ten 2016 made our dinner at AOC with dear friends we had not seen since before the pandemic very special. @seasmoke @aocbrentwood . . #diningwithfriends #aocbrentwood #seasmoketen #pinotnoir #seasmokepinotnoir #goodfriends #win… instagr.am/p/CsNJsghLLju/

New artwork for sale! - "At Rest II" - fineartamerica.com/featured/at-re… @fineartamerica

Enjoying a barrel sample of Tannat at the Shelton Badger North Carolina Center for Viticulture & Enology. @yadkinvalleync . . #visityadkincountync #yadkinvalleywine #surrycountync #tastingtannat #northcarolinawine instagr.am/p/CsXyy9UtVII/

Dave Nershi and I have been caught red handed in Mt Airy by the Mayberry Squad Car. @yadkinvalleync @mayberry_squadcartours Vino-Sphere @visitmayberrync . . #yadkinvalleync #visitmayberrync #mayberrysquadtours #visityadkinvalley instagr.am/p/CsaSOVptYmW/

As you can see from my visit and hat from Stony Knoll Vineyards, I am now hooked on North Carolina Wines. @stonyknollvineyards @yadkinvalleync . . #northcarolinawines #ncwines #visityadkinvalley #yadkinvalleync #drinkncwines instagr.am/p/CsdApSWudT6/

Sans the hat I am clowning around and going to the bears in Hendersonville, NC. Seriously the city of Hendersonville has a public art program. Each year businesses sponsor a bear and get an artist to paint it. The bears are on display from mid May to … instagr.am/p/Cseg_a6Jw3b/

Like this picture of my last evening in North Carolina, the day comes to an end, my wine focused trip comes to an end with many great memories. @yadkinvalleync @visithendersonvillenc Vino-Sphere A big thanks to my partner in wine crime Dave Nershi. Sta… instagr.am/p/CsgVANFrOPe/

Yummy luncheon pairing at Burntshirt Vineyards. My favorite wine was the Chambourcin. @burntshirt.vineyards @visithendersonvillenc Vino-Sphere . . #crestoftheblueridgeava #visithendersonvillenc #ncwines #ncwinemonth #chambourcin instagr.am/p/CsidjYEOsKL/

Wearing my Stone Ashe hat where I enjoyed several Bordeaux varieties. One favorite at this Crest of the Blue Ridge was the Rosé made from Cabernet Franc. @stoneashe_vineyard @visithendersonvillenc Vino-Sphere . . #crestoftheblueridge #visithendersonvil… instagr.am/p/CslKwFGOCpu/

Summer is a beautiful time to visit Anderson Valley in Mendocino County. To learn more about the best wineries, restaurants, and hotels read the latest guide on Winetraveler #andersonvalley #winetravel #California #mendocinocoast #IFWTWA #winewednesday bit.ly/3DfRpm3

It’s #traveltuesday at the #highlandgames in #fredericton #newbrunswick. You’ll see lots of #bagpipes, highland dancing & feats of strength competitions. #frederictonhighlandgames #nbhighlandgames #bagpiper #bagpipesnkilts #explorenb #NB #travelwritersuniversity#ifwtwa1 @ifwtwa1

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Do you seek out gorgeous #inns? A stay at #TheOaksVictorianInn in #Christiansburg is a treat-from a comfy bed to soft robes! And breakfast is devine! #traveltuesday #IFWTWA #travelwriter #travelphotography #roadtrip #boomertravel #ontheroad #theoaksinn #bedandbreakfast #bandb

Are you ever exhausted after your vacation? If so, check out these expert tips from yours truly and you’ll come home revitalized! vacayou.com/magazine/tips-… Vacayou Wellness Travel #TravelTuesday #IFWTWA

It’s #wellnesswednesday on #heimaey island off the coast of #iceland. Let’s join these guys for a round of golf and get some exercise. #westmanislands #icelandtravel #icelandtrip #landoficeandfire #travelwritersuniversity #ifwtwa1 @ifwtwa1

North Carolina's Crest of the Blue Ridge Wine Trail features beautiful wineries making memorable wines. Read this #wanderwithwonder article by Cori Solomon for five wineries she discovered along the trail. #winetasting #northcarolina wanderwithwonder.com/crest-of-the-b… via @wanderwwonder

Thank you Cori Solomon for the lovely write-up on The Written Palette. It was a pleasure to host you at the vineyard 🙏🏼 Read the full feature at: writtenpalette.com/moraga-bel-air…

The vineyard is in bloom 🌸 #Spring #LA #BelAir