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Girls night included a delicious dinner made by Jenn (I️ actually didn’t cook a thing which was totally a delightful change of pace 😍), card games, wine and THIS wine which was another delightful change of pace. @amarone_della_valpolicella @pasquawines #amarone is made with the Appassimento Process. This Italian term means that the grapes are harvested and dried for several weeks allowing the fruit to develop unique flavor characteristics before crushing and fermentation. While big and bold, it’s also well rounded and, to me, was easier to drink than a Cabernet, for instance. Of course, the process is done a bit differently now than it was 3,000 years ago, but there’s definitely an obvious reason as to how and why it is still being used. . . . . . . #caskandcru #crupnw #dinnerwine #girlsnight#gamenight #pieface #italianwine #italianwinelover #amareno #appassimento #wineharvest #wine #winestagram #wineoclock #redwine #sommelier #pasqua #pinotlover #pinotnoir #italy #winetime #winetasting #winepairing #foodpairing (at Vancouver, Washington)

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Headed into those autumn days like... 💁🏼 (Colorful and veggie heavy) spicy turkey chili topped with fresh Parmigiano Reggiano, chives and crispy chickpeas. Paired with one of my favorites... Excelso Rioja Reserva by @riojabordon The Rioja/Tempranillo wines are light enough to drink on their own, but have enough spice and body of their own to complement the flavor in the chili. Recipe will be up on my blog. Link in bio. . . . . . . #pdxdining #pnwlife #pnwvibe #autumn #harvest #harvestdinner #rioja #reserva #spain #pnw #homecooking #crupnw #caskandcru #redwine #cheers #spanishwine #ilovewine #winepairing #winetime #humpday #tempranillo #foodpairing #wine #dinner (at Cask & Cru)

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What is your favorite wine to pair with some #pasta and #chicken dish such as my "famous" Chicky Chicky Parm Parm (chicken Parmesan as some may know it as 😉) I paired this with @tesoaria 2014 #Primitivo and it was so delicious! The primitivo had just enough spice and character to stand on its own but also complement the flavors in the sauce (and I always use extra basil and a little bit of extra pepper 💖) If you'd like the recipe, leave a comment and I will post it up on my blog. Cheers! . . . . . #pnwwine #southernoregonwines #tesoaria #chickychickyparmparm #chickenparmesan #thirstythursday #wineoclock #winepairing #instawine #wine #winetasting #dinner #dinnertime #winetime #winewednesday #caskandcru #caskandcrupnw #crupnw #pdx #pnw

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Last night’s wine night at Parallel45 was a hit! I am feeling beyond grateful for the support and excited for all the fun to come! That crazy Portland traffic yesterday kept some away, but y’all were there in spirit and we missed you. We will see you at the next one. Cheers!! . . . . . #winenight #wine #oregonwine #winetasting #parallel45yoga #pnwwine #willamettevalleywines #leftcoastcellars #johanvineyards #airliewinery #winepairing #sommelier #willamettevalley #pnwisbest #instawine #wineoclock #pinotnoir #pinot #redwine #syrah #pinotgris #mullerthurgau #sparklingwine #ilovewine #caskandcrupnw #crupnw #caskandcru (at Parallel 45 Yoga)

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Fall is here and that means delicious fresh picked apples for perfect wine and food pairings!! . . . . . . . #pnwisbest #wine #lazysunday #winetasting #pnwwine #mthood #pnwinederland #winelover #drinkwine #winepairing #oregonwine #winestagram #willamettevalleywines #southernoregonwines #instawine #ilovewine #winelover #caskandcru #crupnw #winetime #wineoclock #winenight #hikeoregon #love #tesoaria #pnwonderland #cheers #applepicking #autumn #falldays #hoodriver (at Draper Girls Country Farm)