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Traveling and making wine from diverse wine growing regions is something that I’ve dreamed about for decades....Now a reality, what began as a dream is now a daily schedule. Mokelumne River to Atlas Peak to Carneros, Paso Robles, Sonoma’s Petaluma Gap and Temecula California, these are the regional excellencies that have ignited the love once again. NEVER let your dreams fade away!.🥂 . . . .#thecalifornian #winemaker #winemakerslife #beatifuldestinations #caligrammers #country_features #distinctionwines #experiencecalifornia #experiencesonomavalley #visitlodi #visitnapavalley #fpog #goneoutdoors #ig_wine #instawine #ig_estradas #killinglies #letsdrinkthis #mywinesociety #nature_wizards #ourplanetdaily #pocket_world #raw_country #rawcalifornia #romancingthevine #sonomachat #sommjournal #terroir #unlimitedcalifornia #winewinewine https://www.instagram.com/p/BoEkimiB5JO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dpsukbsz990k

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Traveling and making wine from diverse wine growing regions is something that I’ve dreamed about for decades....Now a reality, what began as a dream is now a daily schedule. Mokelumne River to Atlas Peak to Carneros, Paso Robles, Sonoma’s Petaluma Gap and Temecula California, these are the regional excellencies that have ignited the love once again. NEVER let your dreams fade away!.🥂 . . . .#thecalifornian #winemaker #winemakerslife #beatifuldestinations #caligrammers #country_features #distinctionwines #experiencecalifornia #experiencesonomavalley #visitlodi #visitnapavalley #fpog #goneoutdoors #ig_wine #instawine #ig_estradas #killinglies #letsdrinkthis #mywinesociety #nature_wizards #ourplanetdaily #pocket_world #raw_country #rawcalifornia #romancingthevine #sonomachat #sommjournal #terroir #unlimitedcalifornia #winewinewine (at Temecula, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoC8hd4hHlX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=97e6c3w12i4u

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All the colors and textures of harvest have shown up in a big way. I’ve spoken of the aromas of the earth & soil in the air, now melding with a combination of green and dried grape leaves. The hint of fresh grape juice also in the air before being hit with the full-blown fermentation aromas arriving early in the Winery, my heart now quickening in anticipation of the flurry. It’s only the memory of many harvests past that I know of the exhaustion yet to come & the new rewards of another vintage to celebrate. Cheers & Happy Harvest! 🍷 . . . . .#sommjournal #alltheswirl #ancientcraft #beatifuldestinations #clickpro #caligrammers #distinctionwines #experiencecalifornia #haveawineday #ig_wine #instawine #ig_estradas #letsdrinkthis #nature_wizards #naturelove_world #ourplanetdaily #pocket_world #raw_country #rawcalifornia #romancingthevine #sonomachat #thecalifornia #unlimitedcalifornia #winemaker #winechats #winewinewine #cabernetsauvignon #whyimakewine #zinfandelcountry #cabernetmaker https://www.instagram.com/p/BnW1x7VBrWt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8wak98mlrlel

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Stormy days....are they meant for wine....or is wine meant for a stormy day? Either way, this Sonoma Pinot Noir vineyard, just harvested, looked as though it was very happy for the rain....and I was happy to stop and enjoy a little solitude basking in its beauty. 🍷. . . .#sommjournal #terroir #sonomachat #unlimitedcalifornia #allaboutwine🍷 #beatifuldestinations #country_features #distinctionwines #ethereal_moods #experiencecalifornia #experiencesonomavalley #fpog #goneoutdoors #haveawineday #ig_wine #instawine #ig_exquisite #killinglies #letsdrinkthis #mywinesociety #nature_wizards #ourplanetdaily #picturetokeep_nature #raw_country #rawcalifornia #romancingthevine #visitcalifornia #winemaker #winemakerslife (at Sonoma Valley California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bok24DbBDFJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o1glm215shfb

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The history of California wine isn’t all that old and I realized that I’ve been making wine for almost 1/3 of its heritage. For nearly 40 of the last 120 years (the reality of the California wine trade), I’ve been captivated by California wine along with the rest of my wine geek buddies. It’s funny to think of it that way and I’m honored to be a part of California’s great wine history.🙏🥂. . . .#allaboutwine🍷 #alltheswirl #beatifuldestinations #caligrammers #country_features #calibound #distinctionwines #experiencecalifornia #experiencesonomavalley #fpog #goneoutdoors #haveawineday #ig_wine #instawine #keepexploring #letsdrinkthis #mywinesociety #nature_wizards #napavalley #ourplanetdaily #picturetokeep_nature #raw_country #rawcalifornia #sonomachat #sommjournal #unlimitedcalifornia #visitlodi #visitnapavalley #visitcalifornia #winemaker (at Windsor, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Boe5mooBtqJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1d8d5gcs0uhjb

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It was a “Tempranillo” kind of day....really excited about this program and the opportunity to help out some new friends @raulramirezwinery ..... the best part is that it’s all hand-craft small lot Winemaking to seek out that inner wine geek!!🍷. . .Harvest Brix 24.8, 25.5, 27.5 for 3 Vineyard Blocks. 🥂 . . .#allaboutwine🍷 #bestwineries #colorsofwine #californialife #country_features #deliciouswine #distinctionwines #raulramirezwines #experiencecalifornia #experiencetemecula #fpog #getoutandexplore #heart_imprint #ig_wine #integritydriven #imaginecalifornia #keepexploring #lovewine🍷 #neverlookback #plumgoodness #robertparkerwineadvocate #sipandswirl #temeculavalley #temeculawinecountry #unlimitedcalifornia #visitcalifornia #wine🍷 #winemaker #wineeducation #tempranillowine https://www.instagram.com/p/BoaECPMB5L9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=48sc0hqndc7n

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When the Tempranillo sugar hits 27.5, it’s bound to attract a sweet tooth or 2....who needs flower nectar when you have ripe grapes!?. . . .#beesbees #allaboutwine🍷 #barrelsamples #colorsofwine #californialife #country_features #deliciouswine #distinctionwines #distinctionmagazine #everybestshot #experiencecalifornia #experiencesonomavalley #fpog #heart_imprint #ig_wine #ig_great_shots #imaginecalifornia #keepexploring #lovewine🍷 #naturehippys #roséallday #sipandswirl #terroirlife #tempranillo #reservas #unlimitedcalifornia #winemaker #temeculawinery #temeculalife https://www.instagram.com/p/BoKvRF3hV5x/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16cwpugkof085

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In ‘hand-crafting’ mode, the machinery is as “gentle as a human hand”. Here, Garnacha being adjusted to give 70%+ whole berries to allow the skins to ‘release’ their color and phenolic compounds when ‘they’ are ready rather than ‘mechanically macerating them’ (i.e.: pulverizing the berries to force the crushing of the skins). This approach causes the resultant wine to show a greater level of ‘finesse’ and softness on the palate. Having fun being a winemaker today! .🏄🏻. . . .#winemaker #distinctionwines #lovewine🍷 #bestwineries #allaboutwine🍷 #barrelsamples #colorsofwine #californialife #country_features #cabernetsauvignon #getoutandexplore #grenache #garnacha #devilinthedetails #distinctionmagazine #experiencecalifornia #fpog #heart_imprint #ig_wine #integritydriven #lodiwines #sipandswirl #terroirlife #unlimitedcalifornia #visitlodi #wine🍷 #winetasting🍷 #wineeducation #wineblending #winemaking101 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnomo-4BpJd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nvr61782ke9a

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“Room with a view....” one of the advantages of having a “road office & studio” is that no matter where I am, this is what I’m fortunate enough to witness every day. Hang out with me, won’t you?🥂. . .good morning from Wine Country 🏄🏻. . .#lemonadeandlenses #sommjournal #distinctionwines #ethereal_moods #experiencesonomavalley #fpog #goneoutdoors #getrealwithme #haveawineday #hellaraw #ig_wine #instawine #ig_estradas #ig_exquisite #keepexploring #letsdrinkthis #nature_uc #naturalcalifornia #ourplanetdaily #pocket_world #raw_country #rawcalifornia #romancingthevine #sonomachat #sonomabest #tagtheartist #thecalifornia #unlimitedcalifornia #visitcalifornia #visitnapavalley . (at Carneros, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmySQgohu-H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=803f9ttrqjln

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Striking the balance between a properly balanced canopy and exposure of the fruit zone to the sun is the art and skill of a craftsman. Winemakers get fat too much credit without recognizing the absolute necessity of the vineyardist, who in this case is Cameron Mauritson of Dry Creek. Have a “Dry Creek Day!!🥂. . . .#barrelsamples #distinctionwines #lovewine🍷 #bestwineries #allaboutwine🍷 #colorsofwine #californialife #country_features #deliciouswine #distinctionmagazine #experiencecalifornia #experiencesonomavalley #fpog #getoutandexplore #heart_imprint #haveawineday #ig_wine #imaginecalifornia #neverlookback #oldzinfandel #plumgoodness #roséallday #robertparkerwineadvocate #sipandswirl #terroirlife #unlimitedcalifornia #visitcalifornia #wine🍷 #winemaker (at Dry Creek Valley)

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Next Gen delivering barrels from Paso Petit Verdot for our Distinction Cabernet Blend....🥂. . .🍷 #ashesandbeauty #barrelsamples #bestwineries #colorsofwine #californialife #country_features #doit #deliciouswine #destinationwine #distinctionwines #distinctionmagazine #experiencepaso #everybestshot #getoutandexplore #heart_imprint #ig_wine #imaginecalifornia #keepexploring #lovewine🍷 #marknicholaswines #neverlookback #pasorobles #pasorobleswine #roséallday #robertparkerwineadvocate #sanmiguelwine #terroirlife #unlimited #unlimitedcalifornia

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Something about rolling hills, oak trees, vineyards....and clouds together in a picture.....it does something to the soul...pierces the inner marrow of our spirit, suggesting that “this is where you belong”.....or is it just me ‘cause I make wine (professional bias?). I have some friends @peltierwinery who have a brand called “It is What it Is”....and that’s all I have to say about that...😎. If this is not a scene you’ve experienced in the last year, you might want to refine your “bucket list”😘🏄🏻🥂. . . . .#picturetokeep_nature #killinglies #lemonadeandlenses #winechats #sommjournal #ancientcraftzin #best_photogram #beatifuldestinations #clickpro #caligrammers #clementshills #country_features #distinctionwines #ethereal_moods #experiencecalifornia #experiencesonomavalley #goneoutdoors #ig_wine #keepexploring #letsdrinkthis #meaningfulquotes #naturelove_world #ourplanetdaily #pocket_world #raw_country #rawcalifornia #thecalifornia #unlimitedcalifornia #visionaries #winemaker

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Hot days in Paso make you wish for winter....but when these grapes are ripe....MAN! As some of you know, I’ve taken on the Rabbit Ridge label across the US showing this wonderful & historic brand. As Erich & Joanne Russell guide Brice & Sarah (son-in-Law and daughter) into the next gen of winemaking, the imaginative DNA of the Russell’s is showing itself quite well! Congrats @rabbitridgewinery & @serrano_wine for carrying on in style🍷💪😎🥂. . . .#rabbitridge #rabbitridgewinery #serranowine #pasorobleswine #pasorobles #allaboutwine🍷 #ashesandbeauty #bestwineries #colorsofwine #country_features #californialife #deliciouswine #distinctionwines #experiencepaso #getoutandexplore #ig_wine #imaginecalifornia #keepexploring #lovewine🍷 #picturethesky #roséallday #sip #sipandswirl #sanmiguelwine #thesky #terroirlife #terroir #unlimitedcalifornia #vineyarddreams #visitcalifornia (at Paso Robles, California)

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While working the wine market in New York City, the contrasts of culture are remarkable. It reminds me a lot of growing up in the LA area with many more extremes. Each one of the Burroughs is unique and fascinating but my favorite (and the one I relate to most) is Brooklyn. From Dumbo & Brooklyn Heights to Williamsburg & Fort Greene, the variations, people, history & arts are displayed in every step just by walking between the areas I mentioned (and I have walked all of them). The food, conversations, cultures, music, and “vibe” is for the most part congenial & cooperative. Selling my wines here is going to be fun as these are people that I can relate to, communicate well with and will love to return to often. Thank you New York for being a place to come home to. Cheers!🥂. . . . .#distinctionwines #lovewine🍷 #roséallday #allaboutwine🍷 #nycity #brooklynstreetart #colorsofwine #cabernetsauvignon #distinctionmagazine #experiencenewyorkcitywithme #cityvibes #fpog #getoutandexplore #heart_imprint #ig_wine #keepexploring #lovewine🍷 #mastershot #newyorkwine #picturenewyork #streetlifeworldwide #street_vision #visitnewyork #winemaker #wineseller #newyorkfoodandwine #lovebrooklyn #citywinerynyc #robertparkerwineadvocate (at Brooklyn, New York)

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Of the most picturesque places in the Central Coast, in fact, this particular scene at Four Sisters Ranch & Winery in San Miguel is the reason why the New York Times named it the “Best View in the Central Coast”. Thank you Dr. Serena Friedrich for sharing this wonderful scene, forever securing your title of “The Best View in the Central Coast of California”! @foursistersranch 🥂. . .Good Morning from Wine Country!! 🍷 . .#distinctionwines #winepassionate #distinctionmagazine #integritydriven #allaboutwine🍷 #bestwineries #californialife #country_features #cabernetsauvignon #deliciouswine #fingerprintofgod #getoutandexplore #ig_wine #imaginecalifornia #keepexploring #neverlookback #postcardsoftheworld #roséallday #sipandswirl #terroirlife #unlimitedcalifornia #visitcalifornia #vineyarddreams #pasorobles #pasorobleswine #sanmiguelwine #wine🍷 #winemaker #wineeducation #winetasting🍷 (at San Miguel, California)

[redhaus-wines]

Of the most picturesque places in the Central Coast, in fact, this particular scene at Four Sisters Ranch & Winery in San Miguel is the reason why the New York Times named it the “Best View in the Central Coast”. Thank you Dr. Serena Friedrich for sharing this wonderful scene, forever securing your title of “The Best View in the Central Coast of California! @foursistersranch 🥂. . .Good Morning from Wine Country!! 🍷 . .#distinctionwines #winepassionate #distinctionmagazine #integritydriven #allaboutwine🍷 #bestwineries #californialife #country_features #cabernetsauvignon #deliciouswine #fingerprintofgod #getoutandexplore #ig_wine #imaginecalifornia #keepexploring #neverlookback #postcardsoftheworld #roséallday #sipandswirl #terroirlife #unlimitedcalifornia #visitcalifornia #vineyarddreams #pasorobles #pasorobleswine #sanmiguelwine #wine🍷 #winemaker #wineeducation #winetasting🍷 (at Four Sisters Ranch Vineyards & Winery)