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“I just want to go on more adventures. Be around

“I just want to go on more adventures. Be around positive energy. Connect with interesting people. Learn new things. Grow.”
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#FridayVibe Hitting the Road 🚘for an #OregonWine #UmpquaValley & #WillametteValley #TravelAdventure and Learning Experience!
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Today I embark on a 10 day journey that will take me first down to Southern Oregon to explore The Umpqua Valley and Coastal Region, both on my own and with a Wine Media Group Excursion before heading to the @zephyr_wine Conference in Eugene. I’m excited to be diving deeper into the @umpquawineries and connecting wine Instagram friends IRL during the conference!
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I will try to share as much as I can during the trip and there will be lots of exciting things to share when I return. Until then I hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead!
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Travel is one of most inspirational teachers of all. It inspires a sense of discovery and wonder, and makes you realize there’s an entire world of things to do and people to meet. Do you have some travel 🧳 plans for the weekend or next week? I’d love to hear about it!
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Cheers 🍷Everyone and Happy Friday!
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📷 Photo of My Friend @pineapple_design taken by the #middleforksnoqualmie River.
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#travelgram
#traveling #travelbug #travelholic
#ItsAllAnoutTheJourney #travelblogger
#instatravel #exploremore #wanderlust
#winelover #wineenthusiast #winevibes #winephotography #winephoto #winetasting #drinkinlife #wineoutside #winelifestyle #winetime #winestories #winewriter #winecommunity #drinkinnature #wine

A #WineWednesday #pizzaandwine dinner flashback!

A #WineWednesday #pizzaandwine dinner flashback!
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With our friends all fully vaccinated, I'm really excited to get back to gathering together to enjoy conversation and share #delicious food and wines. This past Saturday we fired up the #WoodFiredPizzaOven , put together an array of #pizza toppings, opened lots of wine and spent the whole night catching up with some of our friends.
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I thought I'd share 3 of the wines we enjoyed since each of them paired perfectly with the array of individual pizzas crafted.
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The Pines 1852 #PinotGris 2018-Certain types of pizza taste great with a crisp white wine like Pinot Gris and this #Oregonwine from @thepines1852 was a perfect match for combinations like pesto, chicken and bacon pizza and pizzas with a roasted garlic white pizza sauce base. This Pinot Gris is much lighter in acid with a rounder mouth feel and notes of green apple and gooseberry.
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@tetrahedronwines 2019 Charbeau Nouveau-This #WashingtonWine was a gem of a find during a trip to #HoodRiver earlier this year. Made from #Charbono Grapes this wine mimics a Beaujolais Nouveau with it's lighter garnet color and light body. What really grabs your attention is the slight effervescence in the wine which also tastes in part like a Pinot Noir. Lots of cherry aroma and flavor with hints of smoke, citrus and oak. An incredibly food friendly wine.
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@waltwines 2019 Blue Jay Pinot Noir-A #PinotNoir is always a great choice for pizza, especially with hearty meat and mushroom toppings. This wines Earthy undertones and layers of dark fruit flavors paired really well with my Red Curry Pizza Sauce w/ Sausage & Mushrooms. #CaliforniaWine
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When it comes to pizza the options are endless, with countless toppings to choose from and dozens of combinations to create, it only make sense to serve a selection of wines so that everyone can find just the right pairing.
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🍕🍷What is the most unusual Pizza and Wine combination that you have tried and loved?
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🥂Cheers everyone and Happy Wine Wedensday.
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#winelover #wineenthusiast #winetasting #winetime #foodstagram #foodpic #delicious #foodporn #foodie #food #instafood #winecommunity #winewriter #winelifestyle #winestories

“Without new experiences, something inside of us

“Wine and cheese are ageless companions, like as

“Wine and cheese are ageless companions, like aspirin and aches, or June and moon, or good people and noble ventures.” ~M.F.K. Fisher
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Wine and Cheese Lovers rejoice, it’s #NationalWineandCheeseDay 🧀 🍷
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There is no doubt about it, cheese is wonderful on its own but it can be even better with the right wine. Combining wine and cheese, two tasty creations often described as art, together can make a masterpiece of pure flavor!
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Time to Celebrate the day!
Today is a great day to sit back and enjoy how the flavors of Wine and Cheese intertwine. I think that one way to really celebrate #WineandCheeseDay is to bring out combinations you’ve never tried before. Go ahead and buy that bottle of wine that you’ve always wanted to try and buy that cheese platter that recently caught your eye and bring them together. Wine and Cheese day is not only meant for you to enjoy your favorite combinations but to also explore and try new combinations, bringing together new flavors!
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After all, you never really know what a winning combination for your personal palate is until you try it.
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How will you be celebrating Wine and Cheese Day?
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Cheers everyone and Happy Sunday!
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#cheeseandwine #cheese #charcuterieboard #cheeseboard #foodporn #foodie #delicious
#winelover #wineenthusiast #winevibes #winephotography #winephoto #winestagram #instawine #winetasting #drinkinlife #wineoutside #winelifestyle #winetime #winestories #winewriter #winecommunity #drinkinnature #drinkinnaturephotography #instawine #wine #yeswayrosé

“There’s no need to copy anybody, the need is

“There’s no need to copy anybody, the need is to just EXPLORE yourself.”
~Shobhna Manjhu .
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#FridayMood #OutdoorCasual This is Me!
A Reintroduction!
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Hi Everyone, I’m Elaine. 👋 Yes, this is actually a photo of me, something that I rarely(if ever) share on social media, but I hope to change that. I’d like to take this opportunity to reintroduction myself to old friends and introduction myself to new friends.
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~I am a wife celebrating 24 years with my wonderful husband and a mother of one fantastic 22 year old son.
~I am a #breastcancerSURVIVOR 💞8years now. 💪
~I am a photographer, writer, blogger, #winelover #foodie #cocktaillover #traveler and #adventureseeker with a background in public relations; who has a strong appreciation for the whole life experience.
~I am a lifelong learner, currently working on #WSET3 . 🍷
~I am a #booklover and I worked for many years in the book industry 📚Recently started the @drinkinlifebookclub 🤓
~My favorite days are spent outside, enjoying this beautiful world and visiting unexplored places. This includes working in my backyard garden, growing 🥕🥬🍅🍏 edibles!
~Each day is a gift and I love sharing my positive experiences, discoveries and adventures with others. Everything has a story to tell, my goal is to introduce with enthusiasm; wines, spirits, food, products and destinations that you might not know about and share them with you in the most authentic way possible.
💯Never stop growing!
💯Be true to yourself!
💯Live in the moment!
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Although many of my posts are wine focused I will be changing things up a bit and sharing more food, outdoor excursions and travel destinations very soon! 🌎 🚘 ✈️ ⛰ 🏝
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I’d love to hear something about you or your favorite hobby (other than wine of course 😉)!
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Photo 📷with my husband during our recent #Idaho #OffTheBeatenPath #Adventure taken along the #PayetteRiver
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Cheers everyone and Happy Friday 🍷
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#wine #getoutside #winelover #winewriter #winecommunity #photography #winelife #foodielife #travellife #exploremore #drinkinlife #wanderlust #pnwlifestyle #wanderlust #lifestyle #drinkinnature #drinkinlife #pnwonderland #drinkinnaturephotography

It’s #WineWednesday and I’m using the magic of

It’s #WineWednesday and I’m using the magic of #liquidgeography to travel to #NewZealand with this memorable Single Vineyard 2018 Tohu Whenua Awa Sauvignon Blanc!
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This delightful New Zealand #SauvignonBlanc differs from many of the NZ grapefruit bombs that I have tried. I was intrigued by how this SB leap from the glass with fresh Pineapple, kiwi and a touch of Key lime pie. Lively crisp acidity is delicately balanced with the complex layers of flavors and texture of this perfect summer sipping wine. Tropical fruits, herbaceous notes and just a hint of floral infused honey attack your palate in all the right ways!
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Truly a complex, vibrant and energetic wine that can’t help but to remind you it comes from New Zealand. Drinking a cool wine like this Sauvignon Blanc on a hot summer day makes me 😃 and brings me incredible joy!
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What special wine puts a smile on your face and brings you joy? I’d love to hear about it!
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Cheers everyone and Happy Wine Wednesday 🥂🤗
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#winelover #wineenthusiast #winevibes #winephotography #winephoto #winestagram #instawine #winetasting #drinkinlife #wineoutside #winelifestyle #winetime #winestories #winewriter #winecommunity #drinkinnature #drinkinnaturephotography #instawine #wine #photography #photo #wanderlust #pnwlifestyle #pnwonderland #livealittle #snoqualmievalley #nzwine

“If you have good thoughts they will shine out o

“If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.”~ Roald Dahl
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#TuesdayMotivation Getting through a busy week with the help of a favorite #OregonWine
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Knowing last year that it would be awhile before I could return to Oregon and stock up on some of my favorite #WillametteValley wines I held onto this bottle of #WhitePinotNoir from @adventurewine for quiet some time. But now with an upcoming trip to Oregon planned (time to restock 🙌) I know tonight will be the perfect night to enjoy this lovely bottle!
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There is something unmistakably elegant and unique about this Oregon White Pinot Noir. Maybe it’s the gathering together of subtle fruits with dancing notes of spiced floral aromas and flavors. Maybe it is the way the refreshing acidity and luscious mouthfeel intertwine and surprise you. Maybe I’m just smitten with this Oregon Gem! 🤷‍♀️
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What can I say, I will be thinking about this wine all day🥰
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Do you have a favorite White Pinot Noir Wine?
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You can follow Joe Wright's adventures on @jwrightvintner .
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I hope you all have a memorable day! Cheers🥂
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@leftcoastwine #oregon #oregonwinecountry
#wine #vino #wanderlust #adventure #pnwlifestyle #whitepinotnoir #winelover #wineenthusiast #winevibes #winephotography #winephoto #winestagram #instawine #winetasting #drinkinlife #wineoutside #winelifestyle #winetime #winestories #winewriter #winecommunity #drinkinnature #drinkinnaturephotography

“A frozen Daiquiri on a scorching afternoon is s

#WineTravels #FlashbackFriday This Spring and Earl

#WineTravels #FlashbackFriday
This Spring and Early Summer have been filled with wine related excursions and off the beaten path destinations. As I continue to work on writing up these amazing adventures on my blog, I want to revisit them and share these travel destinations to give you some ideas of locations to explore on your next getaway.
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On a recent trip to #HoodRiver Oregon, my last stop was at @synclinewinery , which is on the Washington side of the Columbia River in Lyle. Syncline invited me to join their Flagship Tasting Experience which really allows you to dive deeper into a Syncline wine journey. This semi-private small-group tasting experience shares the history, winemaking philosophy and organic farming practices of Syncline Winery with a Guided Vineyard Tour (Weather permitting). The experience also includes a curated tasting of some of Syncline's exclusive wines with a selection of small bites.
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I enjoyed hearing the history of this unique winery while touring the vineyards with the incredibly knowledgeable Matt Ash who is a Cellar & Vineyard Assistant, as well as a Wine Educator. The Syncline wines that were poured during the tasting were delicious and I look forward to sipping on the bottles that made their way home with me.
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If you are looking for a one of a kind Washington Wine experience then consider visiting Syncline Wines in Lyle. If considering the Flagship Tasting Experience you should plan on up to 2 hours for it, also the $40 per person fee is waived with a 4 bottle purchase per person.
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I would love to hear what your upcoming travel destinations are. Remember, when mapping out your travel plans, do it in pencil because the journey ahead is as long as you want to make it.
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🍷Cheers everyone and Happy Friday
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#DrinkForWA #WashingtonWine
#winelover #wineenthusiast #winevibes #winephotography #winephoto #winestagram #instawine #winetasting #drinkinlife #winelifestyle #winetime #winestories #winewriter #winecommunity #drinkinnature #drinkinnaturephotography #instawine #wine #traveltheworld #wineblog #travelphotography #exploremore

Meandering into #WineWednesday with a Summertime F

Meandering into #WineWednesday with a Summertime Favorite.
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As we edge closer to the midpoint of Summer I am taking advantage of each beautiful day! Whether it is time spent working in the garden, harvesting the abundant summer bounty or simply spending a lazy day by the river basking in the PNW sunshine, I’m holding onto summer with both hands. While Summer living is still easy, I’m not forgetting about my pink friend, #Rosé .
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Today I’m sharing a Washington Rosés that is keeping my dream of an endless summer alive, the 2020 Unemployment Beach Rosé from @pearlandstonewine . Many of you may be familiar with Pearl and Stone by now because as one of my favorite hometown wineries, I post about them often.
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The 2020 Rosé is 100% #CabernetFranc from Two Blondes Vineyard in #YakimaValley (Zillah) where Pearl and Stone has one full acre that is farmed specifically for this wine. One thing I love about this #CabFranc Rosé is how well it blends the juicy red fruit of red wine with the crisp acidity of white wine.
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The beautiful soft copper color of this Unemployment Beach Rosé screams ‘summer and sunshine’ ☀️. With the first pour you will suddenly find intense aromas of strawberries along with mouthwatering notes of peaches and cream. These aromas carry over onto the palate combining with a soft rich texture and a long refreshing finish. During a balmy summer day, few things provide immediate enjoyment like a chilled glass of this Rosé.
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If you are planning a visit to the #SnoqualmieValley I also want to share some exciting news, #PearlandStoneWineCo will soon be moving into a new, much larger space in downtown #NorthBendWA . This new spacious inside space also has a covered patio with a spectacular view of beautiful Mt Si! They are targeting an early August opening so stay tuned for more details.
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What are you sipping on this Wine Wednesday? 🍷Cheers everyone!
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#winelover #wineenthusiast #winevibes #winephotography #winephoto #winetasting #drinkinlife #winetime #winestories #winewriter #winecommunity #drinkinnature #drinkinnaturephotography #wine #vino #photography
#DrinkForWA #washingtonwine #pnwlifestyle #pnwonderland #snoqualmievalley #wanderlust

It is still a week away, but I already have my spo

Life is just a bowl of cherries; Don’t make it

Ending the week with a ✨New Blog Post✨ (Link I

“Things change, circumstances change. Adjust you

“Things change, circumstances change. Adjust yourself and your efforts to what it is presented to you so you can respond accordingly. Never see change as a threat, because it can be an opportunity to learn, to grow, evolve and become a better person.” -Rodolfo Costa
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🖊Instagram Name Change Announcement- Drink In Nature, I may be Dropping the word 'photography' but the photo sharing won't change.
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Life is growth and sometimes growth calls for change. Three and a half years ago when I started my photography business and began this page on Instagram I could have never imagined what experience, adventures and journeys were awaiting me.
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As my enthusiastic quest for wine knowledge has grown, so has my focus on the whole of the wine world. Wine to me is not just about exquisite and complex flavors or olfactory profiles, it is a world of travel, food, geography, culture, and most of all a world of talented people and their unique creations. To capture all of these things required a broader handle. I’m so excited to announce my new Instagram name, @DrinkInNature !!!
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Hope you all have a wonderful day! Cheers 🍷
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#wine #vino #worldofwine
#winelover #wineenthusiast #winevibes #winephotography #winephoto #winestagram #instawine #winetasting #drinkinlife #winelifestyle #winetime #winestories #winewriter #winecommunity #drinkinnature #drinkinnaturephotography #photography #photo #rosé #yeswayrosé #naturelover #pnw #pnwlifestyle #wineeducation

Don't forget that one of the most important things

Don't forget that one of the most important things in life is the joy of discovery.
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#Wandering into a new week with a #CalforniaWine Introduction
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Many times it is the image on the label that draws me to a particular wine, but in the case of this 2014 Saxon Brown"Fighting Brothers" Sonoma Valley Zinfandel, it was the name of the winery. Saxon Brown is named after the Jack London heroine in his iconic novel, Valley of the Moon which is set in #SonomaValley . Living in Sonoma Valley himself, #SaxonBrownWines owner Jeff Gaffner felt a connection with this book from his childhood and the rich local history that it included. Jeff's original thought was to name a daughter after this memorable character, but after having two sons in 1997 he re-purposed the name for his new wine label.
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Another name on the label that also caught my attention was "Fighting Brothers". The exclusive Fighting Brothers wines of Saxon Brown I learned are named for Jeff's two sons, Jason and Tyler. I love the story of this name on their website, it says " Under Fighting Brothers we make appellation blends that deliver the character of the individual vineyard sites in wines that are crafted to be both approachable and harmonious."
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For me the words approachable and harmonious also carry over into the description of this bottle of 2014 Zinfandel. With tantalizing notes of a baked black berry pie and hints of warm spice notes this wine is packed with amazing flavor. Rich and full bodied with smooth tannins I was surprised by the freshness of this #Zinfandel and the long layer of spicy berry flavors on the finish. Really an exceptional #CaliforniaZinfandel.
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I'm not sure if you will be able to find this wine still available but enjoying this bottle over the 4th of July weekend I just had to share it. Visit @SaxonBrownWines to learn more about their available wines.
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🍷Cheers everyone and Have a Fantastic Week.
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#winelover #wineenthusiast #winevibes #winephotography #winephoto #winestagram #instawine #winetasting #drinkinlife #winelifestyle #winetime #winestories #winewriter #wine #vino #pnwonderland #pnwlifestyle #pnw #winecommunity #drinkinnature #drinkinnaturephotography

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