#best wineries in sonoma

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Sapphic Splendor

At the time I bought these, they were a bit of an oddity. Relatively unknown winery–known as pretty much a zin & blend house–down in the then-new tin city by the river in Healdsburg. They didn’t make cab every year and I had never visited. I found a few bottles at Tip Top Liquor by the railroad tracks headed out Dry Creek Valley on sale and gave it a try. HOLY WOW. Went back and cleaned out the…

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Goats Cheese Day

I’ve always wanted to open up a brewery/goat farm. Brew some beer, make some goat cheese, but that’s kind of dreamy. - Adam Lamberg

See what goats cheeses are local to your area, and give them a try. Find a recipe, or simply taste-test a few to see what you like best and diversify your food.

Typically when we think of cheese, we imagine fields of cows and massive dairy operations or juicy hamburgers topped with delicious and flavorful cheese. What if we told you that cows are not the only animals whose milk can be used to make cheese? They are by far the most popular, in part due to their ability to produce impressive quantities, but there are other forms of milk that can be made into cheese, and many of them are surprisingly delicious… Goats Cheese Day celebrates one such cheese, and one of the secrets that modern science has hidden in the milk it’s made from.

History of Goats Cheese Day

Goat’s milk has been used to make cheese for centuries, and there are examples of it all over the world. In fact, with every new country that it springs up in new and unique varieties appear by local craftsmen and women. Goat cheese can be made from an incredibly simple process, simply allowing the milk to curdle naturally and then pressing the whey out so only the curds remain. There are certainly other techniques that can be used, such as used some form of acid to help curdle the milk or the traditional rennet that’s used in many other cheesemaking processes.

Like most cheese, goat cheese comes in both hard and soft varieties, but unlike cow’s milk cheese it doesn’t quite melt the same way when heated. Goat cheese can be served with crackers or fruit, though with the firmer cheese contained in rinds heating is often necessary, often baking in an oven, to create a texture with a rich thick texture capable of being spread.

How to celebrate Goats Cheese Day

The best way to celebrate goats cheese day is to get out there and try the cheeses that are local to your area. If you’re in a country where goats cheese is produced, it’s likely that you’ll find a goat farm near your home that produces this delicious dairy treat. You’ll likely be surprised at the sheer variety that’s available, like Chevre with lavender and wild fennel, or the Grecian mizithra cheese. Goats Cheese Day celebrates this delicious cheese and all the varieties it comes in, as well as raising awareness that cows certainly do not reign supreme as a source for delicious cheeses.

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do you have any recommendations for fics where kurt is bitchy/rude but has a huge soft spot for blaine? (not skank! or badboy!kurt though)

Hello - here are some that might fit what you're looking for. ~Jen

An Honest Man by @blurglesmurfklaine

For nearly the past decade, Kurt Hummel and his best friend Rachel Berry have made their living swindling unsuspecting bachelors. Which proves to be pretty easy on his conscience, considering he doesn’t believe in love anymore. As they always say: “You can’t con an honest man... Good thing they don’t exist.” But their mark for their last con before they go their separate ways—Blaine Anderson—may just prove otherwise, and restore Kurt’s faith in love in the process.

Klaine Heartbreakers!AU, side Finchel, HummelBerry con artist duo

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Sotto Voce by GSJWrites

Wine critic Kurt Hummel can make or break careers with his column for Taste Magazine. But when his publisher orders him to spend a year profiling rising stars of California’s wine country and organizing a competition between the big name wineries of Napa and the smaller artisan wineries of Sonoma, his world gets turned upside-down by an enigmatic young winemaker who puts art before business.

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Underneath it All By @heartsmadeofbooks

Blaine first meets the mysterious Kurt Hummel at his brother's engagement party, and he's immediately struck by the quiet, handsome stranger. He doesn't expect their paths to cross again, but when life gives an unexpected turn, Kurt might be the only one with the power to help him save everything he cares about.

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The Spot where Sausage is Supreme and Charcuterie is above all the rest. Among the best places to eat at the historic plaza in the town of Sonoma is The Sausage Emporium. Few people know the real details about sausage and “cold cuts” as owner Miranda Ives does.

She also knows how to pair beverages with the right combination of sausage and meat. This reporter had the opportunity to chat briefly with Ives while enjoying a favorite of mine from the regular menu.

The Vietnamese Banh Mi, made with The Sausage Emporium’s own pork sausage, paté, house pickled carrots, cucumber, cilantro, fresh mint, jalapeño and sriracha creme is yummy. What surprised me was the fresh baked bread-roll (actually it’s a short baguette) it was served in. The aroma alone made for an exceptional culinary experience as that baguette was soft yet slightly crisp and warm. The reviews and ratings for the Sausage Emporium are high and raves.

The harmony of hot, spicy and subtle tangy flavors was very satisfying. The other aspect to The Sausage Emporium I noticed is that there’s a variety of sausages and meats that can gratify just about any palate.

Being in Wine Country, Ives knows her stuff and can prepare a dish that will do more than impress; it takes the taste buds to new levels of experience. Being able to pair a particular wine with a food is a talent and I think it’s crucial.

For example, there are many wonderful wineries and wine-makers in the Sonoma Valley that are eager to have their wine served at a restaurant. Yet in efforts to sell wine and promote it, few tasting rooms take the time to really pair food with what they want to sell.

A really fine Cabernet Savignon like the one I had at the Zina Lounge at the Ledson Hotel, a glass of something sparkling at SIGH, or a Petite Syrah such as the one offered at St. Francis upvalley in Kenwood needs to have something exceptional to go along with it.

Ordinary grocery store cold-cuts truly don’t do a fine wine justice. I’m sorry to say that some of the tasting rooms at the plaza and elsewhere don’t understand this fact. A Sonoma or Napa Valley wine that can truly rival that of any in Europe must have a good food pairing to highlight its own flavor and regional characteristics.

Certainly Sonoma and Napa area can make fine cheeses but quality meat, specifically a sausage or local bologna? Hmm! Here’s where Ives and her staff can help. Charcuterie board servings are popular and The Sausage Emporium makes them.

Not many people know this but to make real bologna or mortadella, prosciutto, etc. is a “slow-food” art. Oscar Meyer or Hormel and others does only the mass produced type; of which Americans are used to.

Pepperoni for instance is essentially an American version of salami, something close to what Italians might call ‘salame piccante.’

As Ives knows, it’s a generic term that means “spicy salami.” It’s made from beef and cured pork mixed together and then seasoned with a blend that usually includes paprika, garlic, black pepper, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, mustard seed, and fennel seed.

Ives of course has her own recipe. Still, just about every pepperoni producer uses a different mix and ratio of ingredients, but paprika is always present. The paprika is the ingredient that give pepperoni its color. And most likely according to food historians, perhaps paprika had something to do with the name “pepperoni.”

Only someone like Ives would know that and provide a customer a more discerning understanding of what really good pepperoni is.

For foodies it’s also important to know that The Emporium’s ability to pair food with beverages doesn’t stop at wine and beer. Sausage Emporium serves delicious coffee and is even promoting its own holiday blend just for the winter season called “BeanWrks.”

The Sausage Emporium is Women-owned and operated, with an unpretentious, casual dining area in a memorable and friendly atmosphere, serving breakfast and lunch, along with as mentioned charcuteries, retail sausages, salumi, local wine, champagne, craft beer, and cider.

Open Wednesday through Sunday The Sausage Emporium begins serving breakfast at 8:30 AM and closes after lunch at 3:00 PM. Weekends- Saturday & Sunday doors open at 8:00 AM and close at 4:00 PM. See The Sausage Emporium for website details.

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Champagne Widows by Rebecca Rosenberg

Summary:

Sparkling Courage: Love, Loss, and the First Champagne Queen's Daring Legacy

France, 1800s. Young widow Barbe-Nicole Clicquot possesses an extraordinary gift: Le Nez, an exquisite sense of smell required to craft the world's finest champagne. Despite crippling grief and societal rules against women owning businesses, she inherits her late husband's struggling winery.

Napoleon's Code shackles her with business restrictions, his wars strangle the economy, and competitors block her every step. Yet, Barbe-Nicole rises like a defiant bubble, confronting prejudice and clashing with the Emperor himself. Then, amidst the chaos, love throws a tempting yet perilous curveball: a passionate connection with her sales manager. But marrying him means forfeiting the winery, forcing her to choose between love and her life's calling.

Will Barbe-Nicole defy the odds and become the first female champagne mogul, or will her dream be crushed?

The captivating story of Veuve Clicquot is that of a woman who dared to rise above treacherous times, personal loss, and an empire's defiance, leaving an indelible mark on the world of champagne.

Link - https://amzn.to/3DCcSJ0

Review:

Champagne Widows tells the story of the famous winemaker Veuve Clicquot, born Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin. Barbe-Nicole inherits her grandmother’s extraordinary sense of smell, Le Nez (The Nose), and she decides to use her talent to make the best champagne in the world. Rejecting all her suitors, Barbe-Nicole marries her childhood sweetheart, François Clicquot, and they start a wine business together. François, suffering from mental illness after his experiences in the Napoleonic Wars, dies tragically, but Barbe-Nicole keeps the winery going, even though Napoleon’s laws forbid women from owning a business. Poor harvests and a world at war will not stop her. She and her chief salesman decide to sell the wine in Russia, in spite of Napoleon’s blockade, because the Russians love champagne. When she falls in love with her salesman, Barbe-Nicole must make a difficult choice, because if she remarries, she loses the winery.

I loved the character of Barbe-Nicole, a strong, determined woman, who defies Napoleon to make her business a success. The novel contains fascinating details about winemaking and everything that goes into it: the soil, climate, barrels, glass bottles, and the various blends of grapes. All these things and more affect the smell and flavor of the wine. I felt I could smell the wine along with Barbe-Nicole, because Rosenberg’s descriptions are so vivid. Barbe-Nicole’s narrative is interspersed with brief chapters about the rise and fall of Napoleon, and the evil advisor known as the Red Man, a devil figure disguised as a coachman, who encourages him to conquer Europe. Rosenberg takes the reader into the world of the Napoleonic Wars, with all the devastation they caused, and some of the most moving parts of the book are the scenes where Barbe-Nicole harvests the grapes along with other women who were widowed by Napoleon’s wars.

Review by Vicki Kondelik

About the Author:

Rebecca Rosenberg is a champagne geek, lavender farmer and Amazon #1 bestseller of historical novels. Rebecca first fell in love with methode champenoise in Sonoma Valley, California. Over decades of delicious research, she has explored the wine cellars of France, Spain, Italy, and California in search of fine champagne.

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Champagne Widows by Rebecca Rosenberg

Summary:

Sparkling Courage: Love, Loss, and the First Champagne Queen's Daring Legacy

France, 1800s. Young widow Barbe-Nicole Clicquot possesses an extraordinary gift: Le Nez, an exquisite sense of smell required to craft the world's finest champagne. Despite crippling grief and societal rules against women owning businesses, she inherits her late husband's struggling winery.

Napoleon's Code shackles her with business restrictions, his wars strangle the economy, and competitors block her every step. Yet, Barbe-Nicole rises like a defiant bubble, confronting prejudice and clashing with the Emperor himself. Then, amidst the chaos, love throws a tempting yet perilous curveball: a passionate connection with her sales manager. But marrying him means forfeiting the winery, forcing her to choose between love and her life's calling.

Will Barbe-Nicole defy the odds and become the first female champagne mogul, or will her dream be crushed?

The captivating story of Veuve Clicquot is that of a woman who dared to rise above treacherous times, personal loss, and an empire's defiance, leaving an indelible mark on the world of champagne.

Link - https://amzn.to/3DCcSJ0

Review:

Champagne Widows tells the story of the famous winemaker Veuve Clicquot, born Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin. Barbe-Nicole inherits her grandmother’s extraordinary sense of smell, Le Nez (The Nose), and she decides to use her talent to make the best champagne in the world. Rejecting all her suitors, Barbe-Nicole marries her childhood sweetheart, François Clicquot, and they start a wine business together. François, suffering from mental illness after his experiences in the Napoleonic Wars, dies tragically, but Barbe-Nicole keeps the winery going, even though Napoleon’s laws forbid women from owning a business. Poor harvests and a world at war will not stop her. She and her chief salesman decide to sell the wine in Russia, in spite of Napoleon’s blockade, because the Russians love champagne. When she falls in love with her salesman, Barbe-Nicole must make a difficult choice, because if she remarries, she loses the winery.

I loved the character of Barbe-Nicole, a strong, determined woman, who defies Napoleon to make her business a success. The novel contains fascinating details about winemaking and everything that goes into it: the soil, climate, barrels, glass bottles, and the various blends of grapes. All these things and more affect the smell and flavor of the wine. I felt I could smell the wine along with Barbe-Nicole, because Rosenberg’s descriptions are so vivid. Barbe-Nicole’s narrative is interspersed with brief chapters about the rise and fall of Napoleon, and the evil advisor known as the Red Man, a devil figure disguised as a coachman, who encourages him to conquer Europe. Rosenberg takes the reader into the world of the Napoleonic Wars, with all the devastation they caused, and some of the most moving parts of the book are the scenes where Barbe-Nicole harvests the grapes along with other women who were widowed by Napoleon’s wars.

Review by Vicki Kondelik

About the Author:

Rebecca Rosenberg is a champagne geek, lavender farmer and Amazon #1 bestseller of historical novels. Rebecca first fell in love with methode champenoise in Sonoma Valley, California. Over decades of delicious research, she has explored the wine cellars of France, Spain, Italy, and California in search of fine champagne.

[calii-classy]

Champagne Widows by Rebecca Rosenberg

Summary:

Sparkling Courage: Love, Loss, and the First Champagne Queen's Daring Legacy

France, 1800s. Young widow Barbe-Nicole Clicquot possesses an extraordinary gift: Le Nez, an exquisite sense of smell required to craft the world's finest champagne. Despite crippling grief and societal rules against women owning businesses, she inherits her late husband's struggling winery.

Napoleon's Code shackles her with business restrictions, his wars strangle the economy, and competitors block her every step. Yet, Barbe-Nicole rises like a defiant bubble, confronting prejudice and clashing with the Emperor himself. Then, amidst the chaos, love throws a tempting yet perilous curveball: a passionate connection with her sales manager. But marrying him means forfeiting the winery, forcing her to choose between love and her life's calling.

Will Barbe-Nicole defy the odds and become the first female champagne mogul, or will her dream be crushed?

The captivating story of Veuve Clicquot is that of a woman who dared to rise above treacherous times, personal loss, and an empire's defiance, leaving an indelible mark on the world of champagne.

Link - https://amzn.to/3DCcSJ0

Review:

Champagne Widows tells the story of the famous winemaker Veuve Clicquot, born Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin. Barbe-Nicole inherits her grandmother’s extraordinary sense of smell, Le Nez (The Nose), and she decides to use her talent to make the best champagne in the world. Rejecting all her suitors, Barbe-Nicole marries her childhood sweetheart, François Clicquot, and they start a wine business together. François, suffering from mental illness after his experiences in the Napoleonic Wars, dies tragically, but Barbe-Nicole keeps the winery going, even though Napoleon’s laws forbid women from owning a business. Poor harvests and a world at war will not stop her. She and her chief salesman decide to sell the wine in Russia, in spite of Napoleon’s blockade, because the Russians love champagne. When she falls in love with her salesman, Barbe-Nicole must make a difficult choice, because if she remarries, she loses the winery.

I loved the character of Barbe-Nicole, a strong, determined woman, who defies Napoleon to make her business a success. The novel contains fascinating details about winemaking and everything that goes into it: the soil, climate, barrels, glass bottles, and the various blends of grapes. All these things and more affect the smell and flavor of the wine. I felt I could smell the wine along with Barbe-Nicole, because Rosenberg’s descriptions are so vivid. Barbe-Nicole’s narrative is interspersed with brief chapters about the rise and fall of Napoleon, and the evil advisor known as the Red Man, a devil figure disguised as a coachman, who encourages him to conquer Europe. Rosenberg takes the reader into the world of the Napoleonic Wars, with all the devastation they caused, and some of the most moving parts of the book are the scenes where Barbe-Nicole harvests the grapes along with other women who were widowed by Napoleon’s wars.

Review by Vicki Kondelik

About the Author:

Rebecca Rosenberg is a champagne geek, lavender farmer and Amazon #1 bestseller of historical novels. Rebecca first fell in love with methode champenoise in Sonoma Valley, California. Over decades of delicious research, she has explored the wine cellars of France, Spain, Italy, and California in search of fine champagne.

[academicvoyager]

Champagne Widows by Rebecca Rosenberg

Summary:

Sparkling Courage: Love, Loss, and the First Champagne Queen's Daring Legacy

France, 1800s. Young widow Barbe-Nicole Clicquot possesses an extraordinary gift: Le Nez, an exquisite sense of smell required to craft the world's finest champagne. Despite crippling grief and societal rules against women owning businesses, she inherits her late husband's struggling winery.

Napoleon's Code shackles her with business restrictions, his wars strangle the economy, and competitors block her every step. Yet, Barbe-Nicole rises like a defiant bubble, confronting prejudice and clashing with the Emperor himself. Then, amidst the chaos, love throws a tempting yet perilous curveball: a passionate connection with her sales manager. But marrying him means forfeiting the winery, forcing her to choose between love and her life's calling.

Will Barbe-Nicole defy the odds and become the first female champagne mogul, or will her dream be crushed?

The captivating story of Veuve Clicquot is that of a woman who dared to rise above treacherous times, personal loss, and an empire's defiance, leaving an indelible mark on the world of champagne.

Link - https://amzn.to/3DCcSJ0

Review:

Champagne Widows tells the story of the famous winemaker Veuve Clicquot, born Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin. Barbe-Nicole inherits her grandmother’s extraordinary sense of smell, Le Nez (The Nose), and she decides to use her talent to make the best champagne in the world. Rejecting all her suitors, Barbe-Nicole marries her childhood sweetheart, François Clicquot, and they start a wine business together. François, suffering from mental illness after his experiences in the Napoleonic Wars, dies tragically, but Barbe-Nicole keeps the winery going, even though Napoleon’s laws forbid women from owning a business. Poor harvests and a world at war will not stop her. She and her chief salesman decide to sell the wine in Russia, in spite of Napoleon’s blockade, because the Russians love champagne. When she falls in love with her salesman, Barbe-Nicole must make a difficult choice, because if she remarries, she loses the winery.

I loved the character of Barbe-Nicole, a strong, determined woman, who defies Napoleon to make her business a success. The novel contains fascinating details about winemaking and everything that goes into it: the soil, climate, barrels, glass bottles, and the various blends of grapes. All these things and more affect the smell and flavor of the wine. I felt I could smell the wine along with Barbe-Nicole, because Rosenberg’s descriptions are so vivid. Barbe-Nicole’s narrative is interspersed with brief chapters about the rise and fall of Napoleon, and the evil advisor known as the Red Man, a devil figure disguised as a coachman, who encourages him to conquer Europe. Rosenberg takes the reader into the world of the Napoleonic Wars, with all the devastation they caused, and some of the most moving parts of the book are the scenes where Barbe-Nicole harvests the grapes along with other women who were widowed by Napoleon’s wars.

Review by Vicki Kondelik

About the Author:

Rebecca Rosenberg is a champagne geek, lavender farmer and Amazon #1 bestseller of historical novels. Rebecca first fell in love with methode champenoise in Sonoma Valley, California. Over decades of delicious research, she has explored the wine cellars of France, Spain, Italy, and California in search of fine champagne.

[wine-porn]

Ver Ver Ver

Equal parts V, V, and V, this grassy wonder plies the white-wine columns with aplomb and etchy splendor. Nicely done, and capturing most–if not all–of the nuances we hold dear in a white blend. Glassy with a touch of oak; brassy with a touch of acid; calcareous with a touch of granite, hippie with a touch of nymph. 2022 PETERSON ‘White Wine Blend’ Vermentino/Vernaccia/Verdelho Dry Creek Valley…

[rabbitcruiser]

International Merlot Day

We know Merlot lovers doesn’t need a special reason to enjoy a glass of their favourite Merlot wine. But the 7th of November we are celebrating the International Day of this amazing grape, so no matter in which part of the world you are, it’s time to to raise your Merlot glass and join the celebration!

Do you know Merlot is the most planted grape in Bordeaux?

If you think about the most representative and most widely planted grape variety in Bordeaux, the majority of wine lovers would think about Cabernet Sauvignon. But that is not the case. There are far more hectares dedicated to Merlot than any other grape in Bordeaux. To give you an idea about the importance of this grape, more than 60% of all vines in Bordeaux are Merlot. In contrast, the more famous Cabernet Sauvignon occupies the second place with about 25% of all the vines. However, these grapes get along together very well. In fact, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are typically blended together, though the proportion of each depends on the geographical location of the winery in the Bordeaux region.

In Bordeaux, the Gironde estuary cuts through the centre of the region creating two banks: a left bank and a right bank. It is a winery’s location on either bank that determines the proportion of the grapes in the blend. And it is the right bank of Bordeaux the one that gives more protagonism to our beloved Merlot grape. In fact, right bank blends tend to be softer, less tannic and lower in alcohol and acidity levels.

Merlot in the World

Even if experts believe this grape offers its best expression in the soils of Bordeaux, Merlot is not all about that wine region. In fact, Merlot it’s not only the most widely planted grape in Bordeaux, but all over France! Moreover, Merlot is also broadly planted in many countries around the world such as Australia, Argentina, United States, Mexico, Italy, Chile, Switzerland and numerous other countries.

Reputation of Merlot

Although, Merlot surged in fame worldwide in the late 1980s, mostly in the New World. Unfortunately, its reputation plunged, ensuring a negative consumer response to one of the most memorable lines in the 1994 wine buddy movie Sideways, “no f*cking merlot”. However, Pomerol, the most emblematical Merlot area of Bordeaux, is home of top world-famous fine wines such as Château Petrus and its neighbour Vieux Château Certan.

Interesting facts about Merlot grape:

Did you know that the word ‘Merlot’ comes ‘young blackbird’ in French? It is believed that French winemakers either gave Merlot its name because of the beautiful blue-black colour of the Merlot grape or because the blackbird likes grapes.

Merlot wine is popular worldwide because of its capacity to please all palates.

Despite its lack of tannins, Merlot ages excellently.

Blended Merlot, when aged, usually softens the tannic boldness of grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, mellowing out the wine.

Because of its low acidity and high sugar content, Merlot is one of the best wine for being paired with food.

Some experts believe Merlot grape is cousin of both Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon.

In 1990s, the Chilean wine industry sold a large amount of wine made from Carmenere grape as Merlot.

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Miles Raymond: No, if anyone orders Merlot, I’m leaving. I am NOT drinking any fucking Merlot!

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Discover Your Perfect Sonoma Retreat: House For Sale In CA

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Best Wine Tours for a Memorable Sonoma Experience

Discover the best wine tours in Sonoma for a truly exceptional tasting adventure. My Local Drivers, the No.1 trusted network of drivers, connects you with knowledgeable chauffeurs who curate unforgettable wine experiences. Sonoma offers a rich variety of wineries, from boutique producers to world-famous vineyards. A guided tour ensures you can fully immerse yourself in tastings without worrying about navigating the roads. Whether you’re seeking private tastings or exclusive access to hidden gems, your local driver has the connections and expertise to tailor the perfect wine tour. These drivers know the region inside and out, ensuring a seamless journey through Sonoma’s wine country. Get ready to explore vineyards, sample premium wines, and enjoy a luxurious experience in the heart of California’s winemaking region.

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@sherainbow sent [ PEPPER ] — sender peppers receiver’s face with butterfly kisses, across their cheeks and over their face, smiling all the while with intermittent laughs

One of the great joys of Rhys' life lately has been introducing Feyre to some of his favorite places in the world. His girlfriend hasn't been able to travel before, and that's a problem he is more than willing to throw money at. Watching her experience things for the very first time is a pure delight for him. Admittedly, Rhys has not been to this particular bed and breakfast in Sonoma County before, but when he saw the pictures of the presidential suite, he knew he had to book it. Not only does the ensuite bath contain a giant clawfoot tub, but also all of the windows face the Russian River flowing in the backyard of the venue. Best of all, there are a few pairs lounge chairs scattered throughout the huge back lawn along the river bank. Each pair has its own sun umbrella and patio table with a wine cooler.

After a day touring wineries, they've acquired several bottles (okay more like several crates. Rhys just adores wine.) They've been relaxing at the pair of loungers nearest their room for at least an hour now, watching the sunset. Feyre long ago abandoned her own lounger for his. Between them, the bottle of champagne is almost gone. Wine just relaxes Rhys, but he's learning that it makes Feyre almost giddy and very affectionate. He loves it. So when she shifts on the lounger to straddle his lap and begins peppering his face with butterfly kisses, Rhys just closes his eyes and savors the affection. His hands splay against her back, rubbing soft circles against her skin while he holds her close. When the butterfly kisses stop, he opens his eyes again and grins at her. "You are an adorable drunk," he teases, before leaning closer and pressing his lips to hers in a tender kiss.