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My Tuscany Wine Playlist

My journey through Tuscany wasn’t about checking famous wineries off a list. I came looking for the people and the places that give wine its soul. A winemaker mapping the DNA of ancient vines. A legendary woman who opened doors to shape modern Tuscan wine. A family who’s life revolves around the same home, land, and the same purpose. A one-woman force of nature farming her vineyard alongside her faithful dog. A modern day guardian of Etruscan winemaking, crafting her wines in ancient wine stones. A Swiss-inspired Chianti success story. And the medieval estate that became our home away from home.

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My MCLAREN VALE Wine PLAYLIST Tour 2025: Familiar Favourites & New Drops

Back at my home base—Coast Motel and Apartments—I kicked off my 2025 McLaren Vale wine tour the best way possible: with Love. No, really—my Uber driver’s name was Love. A wonderful omen for what turned out to be an unforgettable journey through some of South Australia’s most vibrant and soulful wineries. READ MORE…

My Washington wine playlist

The Fabulous Five: In high school, the five of us made a vow: no matter what life threw our way, every five years we’d reunite somewhere in the world. We called ourselves “The Fabulous Five,” and staying true to that promise became a cornerstone of our friendship. Through marriages, babies, pets, and careers, we’ve always […]

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My Bordeaux Wine Playlist

C’est magnifique! A trip to Paris to visit my daughter with a side of Bordeaux. After a week in the City of Love and Lights, we escaped for 5 days to wine tour Bordeaux. This is how it started: Here I am sipping Whispering Angel, a nod to the angels of The Louvre, at the […]

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Part 3 of 3 McLaren Vale: A Wine Tour Down Under with the Fabulous Girls Wine Society

We are loving all of the McLaren Vale Cellar Doors. From a cave to a cube, a barrel to a bus, and a vineyard in between. Part 3 of our Fabulous Girls Wine Society wine adventure in South Australia continues. Carved into the limestone hill at the heart of McLaren Vale is a winery, meadery […]

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Part 2 of 3 McLaren Vale: A Wine Tour Down Under with the Fabulous Girls Wine Society

“Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle.” Paulo Coelho, Brida “Good food with great wine in great company” Woodstock Winery The Woodstock Wine Estate has it all towering ancient gum trees, native gardens, […]

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Part 1 of 3 McLaren Vale: A Wine Tour Down Under with the Fabulous Girls Wine Society

Here we are about to embark on an extraordinary wine adventure in McLaren Vale, South Australia! So many wineries. So many stories. Part 1 of a 3-part blog – enjoy! The Fabulous Girls Wine Society. Big Nose. Full Body. Great Legs. We are a group of friends who love wine, spending time together, supporting each […]

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