richardjkershaw

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Go big or go home! Mark Devere ramps it up with a Methusalem of @robertmondavi 30th Anniversary Cab Sauv whilst @China live sf chef George Chen feeds us royally! @california.wines @mastersofwine #californiawine (at China Live) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpf21QlFDiP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ad240v8y9sw1

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Fabulous yet emotional farewell dinner @waterbarsf moon rising under bay bridge & some smart magnums! #californiawine #mwtour back to Elgin soon! #elginwine (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpf1xP7lCto/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=voxjytc84070

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Incredible chance to taste through some of the component parts & final blend of The Flight & Screaming Eagle with winemaker @nick.gislason #californiawines #mwtour https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpe1Is-F6Tg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rqun0076cui1

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Hot air ballooning over Napa early morning. Very serene #californiawines #mwtour (at Napa, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpe0WcclBaN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i0yalzngexhz

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Excellent in-depth look at Napa Mountain vineyards by @kelliwhitewine accompanied by cracking wines #californiawine #mwtour (at Ovid Winery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpcfSp4Fkba/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qoox3ujnmhm8

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Lovely to meet Gina Gallo & Gallo team & walk through their plans for the future #mwtour #californiawine @mastersofwine at Martini Winery (at Louis M. Martini Winery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpcenPeFGGn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qg6h1y7m68yg

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Insightful presentation by Annette Alvarez-Peters on current wine market @costco #californiawine #mwtour (at Harvest Inn) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpcd7GBlFXX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rxc275nrm5th

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Great to catch up with Andy Eriksson at Napa dinner event & taste Favia Cabernet Franc & a ton of other smart wines #californiawine #mwtour (at Robert Mondavi Tokalon Vineyard) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpaaNjFFvxj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sayfy0q2okct

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Fabulous dissection of Napa Cab styles through the decades from the 70’s @robertmondavi #californiawine #mwtour @mastersofwine led by @petermarksmw (at Robert Mondavi Winery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpaZuGBlNe0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14dask3a4vs2a

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Jasmine Hirsch explaining their breathtaking @hirschvineyards & line up of Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs @timbercoveresort #californiawine #mwtour (at Timber Cove Resort Sonoma Coast) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpV-lhVF0MX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ouzi6oa4qj2b

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Our chariots to @timbercoveresort along beautiful Sonoma Coastline #californiawine #mwtour @mastersofwine (at Jenner, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpV9uwjFD8c/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nxc8m6clfef

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Headed up to Sonoma Valley today for in-depth look at old vine @california.wines Zinfandel led by @bedrockmorgan Oh, and some fabulous Mexican food :) #mwtour #californiawine (at Sonoma Valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpQNQcGldF4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7t4mapb25wo4

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Very special evening @ridgevineyards Paul Draper, Eric Baugher & team Lytton Springs, Geyserville led a tasting; chance to taste Monticello back to 1965 #californiawine #mwtour @mastersofwine @california.wines (at Ridge Vineyards) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpPcApei6tY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mykm6tt79s3k

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When having cats, chickens & dogs doesn’t really cut it... @daouvineyards fabulous evening last night. #californiawine #mwtour @mastersofwine (at DAOU Vineyards) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpNdQn2CrMO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1d5fkj7mmebo7

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Jason Hass @tablascreek talking Tertius atop a Grenache block & then running through his picking schedule with winemaker Neil. And nothing is complete without Martin Williams licking a stone! #californiawines @california.wines #mwtour (at Tablas Creek Vineyard) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpNa5PQCjAk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6wyx1jpj9321

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Excellent Sri Lankan lunch on Domaine la Cote with winemaker @sashimoorman also of @sandhiwines ...which interestingly was previously owned by Terroir capital owners of Mulderbosch, my previous stomping ground. (at Lompoc, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpKRwCxlnTk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ayjuwlkb7qk

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Very cool to meet up with Ernst @stormwines in Ballard Canyon, especially after spending the early part of the week in London with brother Hannes @stormwinessa #mwtour @california.wines @wosa_ca (at Stolpman Vineyards) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpKQeSzF6Y3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5jt3h5aoq1yt