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📍Philly
📚WSET Level 2 with Distinction

Good vibes only! I checked out Chaddsford Winery t

Good vibes only! I checked out Chaddsford Winery today with my friend Evan from WSET class. We had a great time trying their wines and touring their winery.
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Our tasting included 5 wines: 2019 Sparkling White, 2021 Vidal Blanc, 2021 Dry Rosé: Redux, 2020 The Red Standard, and 2021 Vignoles. We also tasted a few bonus wines after the official tasting including the 2019 Traminette, Dry Rose (forgot the vintage), and Good Vibes Only.
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My faves were the Sparkling White and the 2 rosés. I don’t usually prefer sparkling whites, but this one was well balanced and easy to drink. The Rosé: Redux was very fruity but still dry with strong notes of strawberry. The Dry Rosé had more flavors of candied watermelon and was made in the Provence style.
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All around the tasting was delicious with great pairings, and our guide Sarah was super knowledgeable and fun to taste with. Don’t miss the pizza truck outside and other fun events they have all summer to enjoy the warm weather outside. Definitely a great day trip from Philly worth making!

🍾Successful first saber to celebrate an amazing

🍾Successful first saber to celebrate an amazing first chapter of G&G! I’ve had so much fun being silly, meeting new wine lovers, and sharing some wine knowledge🥂
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🤓I’m taking a pause here while I build out some exciting projects for what’s next. I’ll pop on here and there to share what I’m up to in the meantime
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🍷Check Vivino for what I’m tasting and loving still. Stay tuned for more to come! 😎
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😷For now, wear your mask, get the vaccine, and keep the distance💉 I’ll be back soon!

I don’t know why I’m not seeing results 🤔🥖🧀🍷🤷🏼‍♀️

There are a growing number of Black winemakers and

There are a growing number of Black winemakers and labels, but it can take some effort to track them down and then find them in wine stores. Fortunately most of them will ship directly from their websites or wineries. Below are a few you should know with links to the winery sites at the post linked in my bio.⁠⁠
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I tasted a couple wines to get you started, which I found for $19.99 each at my local wine shop!⁠⁠
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Maison Noir Wines | O.P.P. Other People's Pinot Noir 2018 | Once I saw this wine labeled as Oregogne Garage d'Or I knew I had to try it! I'm totally obsessed with the play on Bourgogne Côte-d'Or. It has a nose of deep florals and cherry when it opens up, and tastes earthy and juicy with a hint of cranberry. It's dry with medium body, medium+ acid, and medium to medium+ tannins. I'd suggest decanting this one if possible to get the most flavor out of it. I'm very pleased to say the wine stood up to my high expectations from the name!⁠⁠
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McBride Sisters Collection | Black Girl Magic Red Blend 2018 | When I first got into reds, I drank a ton of Californian red blends and now rarely venture back. This wine was a fab reminder of what I loved about red blends. It's dry with medium- tannins and medium+ acid to give a smooth, balanced texture with an enjoyable tart finish. Cherry and earth on the nose with a smoky vanilla end going down. Medium body keeps it very drinkable. I have to admit, catchy names sometimes make me wary of their wines, but Black Girl Magic is a perfect description for this line if they all match up to the quality of this style.⁠⁠
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5 More Wineries You Should Know:⁠⁠
1. Heritage Link⁠⁠
2. La Fête du Rosé⁠⁠
3. P. Harrell Wines⁠⁠
4. Zafa Wines⁠⁠
5. Abbey Creek Vineyard⁠⁠
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Hit the link in bio for more on the wineries listed above. What are your favorite Black-owned wines?⁠⁠

More gift ideas for your fave wino, decor edition.

More gift ideas for your fave wino, decor edition.
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#winelover #instawine #giftideas #giftsforher #wineblogger #wineenthusiast #winetime

I did it. I made the feta pasta. Worth the hype an

I did it. I made the feta pasta. Worth the hype and super easy. Will def make it again 🍝🧑🏼‍🍳

That sparkling hangover just hits different 🥂

That sparkling hangover just hits different 🥂

Happy Drink Wine Day! To celebrate on this Tasting

Happy Drink Wine Day! To celebrate on this Tasting Thursday I’m thinking of warmer days and tasting some rosé. Today we have Bieler Père & Fils Sabine Aix-en-Provence Rosé 2019 and Natura Rosé 2020. ⁠⁠
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If you’re expecting a sweet rosé, go back to my post about rosé from last week to learn more. Neither of these wines are sweet and are great ones to try if that’s all you’ve had.⁠⁠
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Let’s start with the @bielerwines Père & Fils Sabine Aix-en-Provence Rosé 2019. Provence, France is the Mecca of rosé, and this wine is a great sample to get you started. It features the classic Provence rosé blend of grenache (35%), syrah (33%), and cinsault (13%), with a touch of cab sauv (12%) and rolle (7%). ⁠⁠
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It smells like strawberries and cream, almost a still version of the Chandon Brut Rosé I had for Galentine’s. Some nice citrus and minerals round it out. Dry and fruity with high acid, it has a nice tart finish. This is one of my go-to rosés.⁠⁠
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Next up is our Natura Rosé 2020 from Chile made with syrah, cab sauv, and merlot. It's more of a pale pink compared to the Bieler and has a strong smell of cherry. It’s smooth with a lingering mineral taste, along with strawberry and ripe canteloupe. It’s fruity and off-dry with medium+ acid.⁠⁠
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These 2 wines are fairly similar, but the Bieler had a more tart finish whereas the Natura had a stronger nose and smoother finish if you want something more mellow. Pick your poison!⁠⁠
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Leave a comment with your thoughts on these wines, and let me know if your opinion of rosé has changed!

All I want is wine 🍷 and this @xtina classic!

All I want is wine 🍷
and this @xtina classic!

You asked for it! Part 2 on @vivino. Follow me: Je

You asked for it! Part 2 on @vivino. Follow me: Jenn Adams - G&G

Struggling with Valentine’s gift ideas? Here are

Struggling with Valentine’s gift ideas? Here are 3 wine gifts for the entertainer. Follow for part 2 or hit the link in bio for even more ideas.

This did well on TikTok. Let’s see how it does h

This did well on TikTok. Let’s see how it does here

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