When I find a great wine with a great story, I share it.
There are places in the world where wine isn’t just poured — it’s lived. Rioja, Spain’s most iconic wine region, is one of them. It’s where vineyards spill across medieval hillsides, and every glass seems to hum with history. You can feel the centuries in the soil and see the future in the hands of those who tend it. Every vineyard tells a story — of families, of tradition, and of a deep respect for place that defines this land.
Read More My Rioja Wine PlaylistBack 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…
Read More My MCLAREN VALE Wine PLAYLIST Tour 2025: Familiar Favourites & New DropsThe 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 […]
Read More My Washington wine playlistFour days in Niagara on the Lake with my beautiful cousins. Reflecting on our wonderful wine tastings, adventures e-biking and paddle boarding, dancing in the moonlight, incredible views and having the very best time. ❤️🌙 On our way to Niagara’s wine country from Toronto we stopped at the prettiest greenhouse for lunch. The Watering Can […]
Read More MY NIAGARA WINE PLAYLISTFrom the monks who settled at the foot of a stairway to heaven to the hippies who arrived centuries later to make a great bottle of wine, these are the legendary stories of Priorat. Just a 2-hour drive from Barcelona is the storied wine region of Priorat. It’s one of Spain’s little known wine regions […]
Read More My Priorat Wine playlistC’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 […]
Read More My Bordeaux Wine PlaylistWe 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 […]
Read More Part 3 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, […]
Read More Part 2 of 3 McLaren Vale: A Wine Tour Down Under with the Fabulous Girls Wine SocietyIf you’re a fan of Orin Swift wine, you will want to read the full article mentioned in my post. Here is a link to “The Stories Behind Orin Swift’s Quirkiest Wine Labels” on TheDrinksBusiness.com #mywineplaylistapproved Cheers!My Wine Playlist
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