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drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 19h

Monday is Art & Wine Day. Art from @juliaswinefete, aka @mamajuliaclarke on IG. This one is of the Mosel Valley in Germany. I’ve gone with a Selbach Oster Riesling. There’s a nose of green apple, dried flowers & Casaba melon with a tastes of yellow peach, wet stone & lemon honey.

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 1d

#SundayFunday with this “Hilltop” pinot noir by @caraccioliwines. The fruit is from the @SLHWine. This shows a nose of bay leaf, red raspberry and white pepper with tastes of black cherry, mushroom and pomegranate. Such a gorgeous pinot noir!

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 2d

#SaturdaySelection with the Justin’s peanut butter cups is a 2021 @DuttonEstate syrah. This one deserves your attention as it’s a gem, displaying a nose of wild blueberry, lavender & white pepper with tastes of blackberry, cinnamon & smoked meat. Cheers.

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 3d

#PizzaFriday with a pepperoni pie from @amicisbayarea & this 2018 Pierre Giradin Pommard red Burgundy from Meursault in Côte de Beaune of France. This is a big one showing a nose of blackberry, leather & mushroom with tastes of black cherry, orange peel & clove. Happy Weekend.

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 4d

Enjoying some fried chicken with a @SeaboldCellars pinot noir from the Eden Rift Vineyard This one shows aromas of raspberry, crushed stone and pine needles with flavors of black cherry, sage and thyme. Pairs nicely with the fried chicken and potato salad. Cheers.

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drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 5d

#WineWednesday with a 2019 @GaryFarrellWine pinot noir from the Gaps Crown Vineyard. There is a nose of blueberry, lavender and hay with flavors of Santa Rosa plum, clove and black tea. Found this at @klwines in Redwood City. How are you conquering the midweek blues?

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 6d

#TacoTuesday with a plate of al pastor goodness with this 2020 @HitchingPost2 Big Circle syrah from Santa Barbera County. There is a nose of red plum, sage & rosemary with flavors of blueberry, black pepper & clove. I never miss a trip to Don Julio’s for tacos. Cheers.

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 7d

October means Pumpkin Season! Pairing them up with this @MedlockAmes “Yarrow” Merlot from Alexander Valley. This is showing aromas of black plum, rosemary and fennel with flavors of ripe blueberry, mocha and chocolate covered berries. Cheers.

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 8d

Last day in Reno at the @RenoPeppermill , playing the slots with a 2021 @tercerowines pinot noir from the Sta Rita Hills area. This one is beautiful with a nose of juicy black cherry, rose petals and light pepper with tastes of Santa Rosa plum, nutmeg and black tea. Cheers.

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 9d

Fun time in Reno at @RenoPeppermill with longtime friends & this @macrostiewinery pinot noir from Gaps Crown. Shows aromas of nose of black cherry, dried leaves & raspberry with tastes of blueberry, black tea & mushroom. Enjoy hanging out in the Race & Sports book. Cheers

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 10d

#PizzaFriday with this 2023 Amevive Syrah from their estate Ibarra-Young Vineyard in the Los Olivos District of Santa Barbara County. This one displays a nose of raspberry, violets and thyme that pours inky purple with a palette of blueberry, clove and mushroom. Cheers.

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 11d

It’s another Art & Wine Day as I support another hand drawn picture by the talented @juliaswinefete, aka @mamajuliaclarke, on IG from Toronto. This one is of the Pauillac appellation in Bordeaux. Loving this Chateau Pedesclaux Grand Cru. Notes of blueberry, violets & Tabasco.

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 12d

Today I'm celebrating new release "The Life of a Showgirl" by Taylor Swift. Pairing with @smithstorywines pinot noir from the Anderson Valley. @texacaliali is a true Swiftie.
There's a nose of raspberry, lavender & wet leaves with flavors of black cherry, cinnamon & pomegranate.
Good stuff.

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drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 14d

#NationalNoodleDay with a bowl of chow mein and this 2023 Wente pinot noir from Riva Ranch in the Arroyo Seco region of Monterey County. This one shows aromas of black plum, coffee bean and mushroom with flavors of pomegranate, rhubarb and black tea. A great start to the week.

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 15d

#SundayFunday with a herd of goats with a 2022 pinot noir by Salty Goats “Coastline Project”from the West Sonoma Coast. It’s showing a nose of black cherry, nutmeg & forest floor with a palette filled with pomegranate, clove & orange peel. Found this at KL Wines in RWC. Stay Salty

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 16d

#NationalGolfLoversDay as us hackers have something to celebrate. I’m honoring the game with this @AdobeRoadWines Syrah. This a dark brooding bombshell with aromas of black plum, tar and leather with tastes of blueberry, black licorice and clove. Are you a frustrated golfer? 😂

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 17d

#PizzaFriday with a 2018 Windracer pinot noir from the Anderson Valley. This is under the Kendall Jackson umbrella. There is a nose of black plum, sandalwood & mushroom with a big palette of blueberry, mocha & cola. Pizza from SliceHouse in Castro Valley.

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drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 18d

#NationalSmartiesDay up with a Moshin Vineyards Symphony from the Russian River Valley. Symphony is a hybrid of Muscat of Alexandria and Grenache Gris. This one has aromas of pineapple, honeysuckle and jasmine with flavors of apricot, peach and bits of ginger. Cheers.

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drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 19d

#WineWednesday with some “Cutie Pies” &
this Terah pinot noir from the Massa Vineyard in the Carmel Valley. This one shows a nose of black cherry, rose petal and ginger with tastes of black raspberry, nutmeg and clove. Cheers.

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 20d

Enjoying another #TacoTuesday with a 2016 @joycewineco Syrah from @SLHWine. This is showing aromas of
blackberry, smoke and earth with bold tastes of black currant , gun metal and black pepper. Go visit them when in the area and say hello to @grapelive!

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 21d

#MondayMotivation with #NationalBiscottiDay and this Gehricke Wines pinot noir from the Sonoma Coast. There is a nose of ripe raspberry, orange peel and sandalwood with tastes of red cherry, mushroom and hints of tobacco. Biscotti courtesy of @NonnisFoods.

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 22d

#SundayFunday with Evie and a 2019 pinot noir by Sling Stone Wines from the Tondre Grapefield in the Santa Lucia Highlands. This is showing a nose of raspberry, hibiscus and orange peel with tastes of red plum, sage and nutmeg. Evie gets her licks in on!

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 23d

#SaturdaySelection with this
2018 Mansfield Dunne pinot noir from the @SLHWine of Monterey County. This one displays aromas of black cherry cherry, hazelnut and cardamom with flavors of blackberry, lavender and cocoa bits. So good with the pastrami sammie.

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 24d

#PizzaFriday with this 2018 @gogiwines pinot noir from the Ampelos Vineyard in the Sta Rita Hills area of Santa Barbara County. There’s aromas of black cherry, orange peel and rose petals with tastes of black raspberry, black tea and forest floor. Pizza courtesy of SliceHouse in Castro Valley.

drazzari @drazzari.bsky.social · 26d

Today is all about Art & Wine as I give my support 2 these beautiful hand drawn pictures of wine regions by talented Julia Clarke from Toronto, Canada. Her drawings are available for purchase so DM me if interested. Paired with Chateau Labégorce Margaux with notes of blueberry, tobacco & graphite