#chateaustemichelle

[ashymcgee]

@19crimes vs @chateaustemichelle . Both are about the same price. One has a mogul's face and the other is the oldest wine company in Washington State ('54) . I'm not paid for either bottle; I spent my own cash for both. . If you like sweet wines, which is 19 Crimes typical MO, then Cali Gold is for you. It's not bad, not good, but solid average. Buy it on sale. If you like dry wines that do have complexity, Luxe is for you. I'm no shill, but buy this one on sale, too. . There are better French, Italian and Argentinan sparkling wines that are far better than either, as well as reasonably priced. Look for those first. . #wine #sparklingwine #chateaustemichelle #19crimes #snoopdogg #washington (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoLWhJLP4Qy8ylzYhsxBb5HCO52hX8xE6U554g0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cakeniron]

@19crimes vs @chateaustemichelle . Both are about the same price. One has a mogul's face and the other is the oldest wine company in Washington State ('54) . I'm not paid for either bottle; I spent my own cash for both. . If you like sweet wines, which is 19 Crimes typical MO, then Cali Gold is for you. It's not bad, not good, but solid average. Buy it on sale. you like dry wines that do have complexity, Luxe is for you. I'm no shill, but buy this one on sale, too. . There are better French, Italian and Argentinan sparkling wines that are far better than either, as well as reasonably priced. Look for those first. . #wine #sparklingwine #chateaustemichelle #19crimes #snoopdogg #washington (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoLWBxHvMpg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[vinhonosso]

Domingão gostoso com um belo Chardonnay americano de ótimo custoXbenefício! 🇺🇸 Este é o “Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay 2018” do @ChateauSteMichelle — um branco 100% Chardonnay de vários vinhedos do Columbia Valley (no estado de Washington - noroeste dos EUA), fermentado em tanques de inox e em barricas, e maturado em barrricas francesas e americanas, sobre as borras, por 6 meses. 🍷 Coloração amarelo palha médio. Aromas de abacaxi bem maduro, maçã, pêssego e um toque de creme brûlée. Na boca tem corpo médio, acidez moderada, boa intensidade, com fruta e um toque de baunilha, e média persistência. 📝 Delícia de vinho! Frutado, fresco, muito equilibrado e com presença discreta (mas gostosa) da madeira. VN90+ pts . Importado pela @GrandCruVinhos e comprado pelo meu amigo @DireitoAVinho na @GrandCruCampinas #chardonnay #chateaustemichelle #columbiavalley #americanwine (em D'autore Restaurante) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClMupyJpDsg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[blizabrth]

for the unpopular/controversial opinions: rio forced rhea to unfriend beth. yea the whole thing was a snafu (understatement) but rhea was willing to look past beth's *indiscretions*

oh, wow, okay! this is an interesting one. my answer is definitely complicated because i think it's dependent on a lot, so i'll just ramble a bit and see if i have a definitive answer at the end.

so i think this is heavily dependent on how much rhea knows what happened between beth and rio. how much did rio reveal to her once he found out rhea and beth had a budding friendship? did he tell her beth shot him? did he tell her he was shot at all? i sort of lean that he didn't, that he kept the fact that he was seriously injured to himself. he likes to omit information he doesn't feel someone needs to know, and i think that would extend to rhea and marcus in this instance -- like, he's back, he's heal(ing), there's no reason to burden them with that knowledge (or to reveal more of his vulnerability around beth).

one of the biggest holes in the show to me was always his arrival back at rhea's after his long absence. would have loved to see a conversation between them over this. i got the feeling that this wasn't the first time rio up and disappeared from how rhea talked about him with beth, and how she reacted on her doorstep when he showed back up. but that this instance was Different -- it was probably longer that usual, and likely had less (if any) communication since he was under fbi sequester.

so, what did rio tell her? how did he explain that away? in typical rio fashion he was probably vague. and since rhea knows him and they have history, she probably accepted most of his vagueness. because, well, he's back, and marcus is happy to see his dad again.

but then he finds out it's beth that rhea is talking about, that it's jane that marcus is talking about being on his soccer team. and he realizes these wires -- personal and professional -- are being crossed without his control or say. beth has wormed her way deeper into his life and the lives of people he cares for while he's been caged up and healing from injuries she inflicted upon him, unawares. he doesn't want those lines to cross, but i don't think it's from any sort of possessive feelings or jealousy or anything like that. it's because it's dangerous to cross those wires -- obvious from his speech to beth in the dubby episode. it's imperative that he (and his business colleagues) do not forget the danger that they put themselves and their families in by doing the work they do. this is another instance beth blurs that line, disregarding the necessary distance that is required to keep the people they care about safe.

rhea is not involved in crime. i headcanon that she's a nurse or in some sort of healthcare field or even veterinary medicine based on how she wears scrubs in that one park scene. she doesn't even really seem to be too privy to what rio does in her conversations with beth. it's like he pays a fat check for child support and she's stopped asking questions -- which, like, valid, it's probably really painful to care for someone and know they put themselves in danger and yet they won't talk to you about it because they're trying to keep you safe.

so, he has to drive a wedge between them. for the safety of his family. and like we don't know enough about rhea to say otherwise, so, maybe she's the jealous type. maybe all he had to say is that he and beth were ~involved and that changed rhea's opinion of beth completely. or, if that's not the angle, maybe it was more -- he says, you know, she's just using you, to get money, she's a leech, she'll suck you dry, etc, etc, etc. whatever spin he put on it, there was the real emotion of betrayal behind his words, and so it was believable. and so rhea believed him.

and so she stopped trusting beth. and ultimately, beth lied to her. so it wasn't unfounded. and so beth's reaction when rio returned, to be sheepish and apologize (vaguely lol just like rio), it only confirmed whatever story rio spun to rhea. and she was disgusted. in the short moments we got with rhea, she came off as a genuine, caring, friendly person. and regardless of what happened, i don't think she can forgive being taken advantage of, which is what beth ultimately did, regardless of what happened between her and rio.

and so that's what i think was the nail in the coffin. rhea really was just looking for a friend, and beth took advantage of that. there would be no coming back from that sort of unfaithful behavior.

..............................................so idk! i'm not sure how i feel about this, because we have so little canon-context for this! these are all just my headcanons and thoughts, and really it's just super, super complicated. i think they wanted us to believe that rio told rhea that beth shot him? maybe? but the sort of emotional reactions i would expect from that didn't happen on screen, so, that's why i think otherwise.

i guess, technically, i agree? but mostly because i don't see any way rio would be "okay" with rhea and beth staying buddies under the context of, well, everything.

would definitely be open to hearing other opinions on this though! this was really interesting to think about. thanks for sending it to me <3

send me an unpopular/controversial opinion and i’ll tell you if i agree or not!

[southernanchors]

#ad 🤍 enjoying #ChateauSteMichelle in my backyard oasis after a long day of work 🍷 there’s nothing like the simple pleasure of time for self care (especially when that involves ice cold rosé)! Their new Elements collection has been crafted to have lower calories and sugar while still delivering some amazing fruit and floral notes 🌺 like hibiscus (act surprised I chose this pleeeease 😹)! I turned mine into a spritz by adding vodka and soda water over ice. Kicking my feet up and just enjoying summer finally 🥰 (PS - 100% family farm & estate sourced grapes! Love hearing that local farmers are supported!!) ✨ #southernanchors #keywestblogger #winelover #backyardigans #backyardoasis #keywest #flkeys #keywestflorida #rainbowdress #sunsetmaxi #rtr (at Key West, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQinThXpVkT/?utm_medium=tumblr

[misshazelevers20]

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[hottesome]

Happy Chinese New Year 🐀 Fun veggie options feast via the lovely and talented @acodedwaltz and her awesome spirit knowledgeable spouse aka @potions.and.spirits 🥃🍸🍷🥂 #chateaustemichelle #dinnerparty #foodpairing #gewurztraminer #lettuce #lettucewraps #noodles🍜 (better than #pfchangs ) #potionsandspirits #squadgoals #riesling #stirfry #truthordrink #veganeats #veganwinelush #weekendwarrior #winelush #wineandspirits #yearoftherat (at Sherman Oaks, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zQTA_pYRm/?igshid=1no03md0d2jm1

[tesialo]

Feeling fine w/ ma wine 🍷🍷🍷 #seattle #tesiatravels #tesiamunches #day1 #wholesomeday #winepairing #reds #cabs #fullbody #runintofriends #chateaustemichelle #wineries #winetasting #pacificnorthwest #weekendvibes #vacation #wanderlust #lagirl (at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiN94ekP75k/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ohnmintyfresh]

[ad] Rosé season is in full swing! 🍷We just hosted our house warming and the Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Rosé was a big hit with our family and friends! The bright aromas of watermelon and raspberry with flavors of wild strawberry, citrus zest and hints of melon was perfect for our Summer party ☀️🍉🍷🥳 Head over to @chateaustemichelle to check out Columbia Valley Rosé and more! #chateaustemichelle #MyChateau #winelover #wine #summerparty #summervibes #rosé #roséallday #ad (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfg4wS7r7Sx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[pedrogil73]

Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 2014. Columbia Valley. Cellared and Bottled by Chateau Ste. Michelle. Paterson, WA, USA. 14.5% 🇺🇸 • Rojo picota, recuerdos a cerezas, blackberries, frutos negros, ciruelas, roble, cacao, canela. Retrogusto largo. Equilibrado. • Mi Puntuación : 90/100 • #elcatador #brindoconelcatador #wine #wines #chateaustemichelle #columbiavalley #cabernetsauvignon #vino #vinos #instawine #winegeek #wineoclock #goodwines #lapenadelquijote #chateaubaccarat #wine #instagood (en Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnkehjgnLfB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ohmaoa3scs4t

[bartender4hire]

A fun little rehearsal dinner we did 3 years ago out in Seattle. #flashback #rehearsaldinner #wedding #whitewedding #blastfromthepast #bartenderforhire #magnusonpark #magnusonparkseattle #seattle #cheers #funevents #privatebar #wine #winetasting #winelover #chardonnay #chateaustemichelle #heineken #beer #beerstagram #onice #pouring #openbar #beerandwine #weddingstyle #weddingphotography #weddingguest #weddings #septemberweddings #fancywedding (at Magnuson Park Hangar) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTz1H-tvqit/?utm_medium=tumblr

[ashymcgee]

Sausage garlic fried rice and Lux Brute by @chateaustemichelle . . 'Cuz that's how we roll around here. . #cooking #homecooking #sparklingwine #chateaustemichelle #ghettofabulous #Seattle (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn8KIQcpsw0VLJHEUaR2uLqBOnpPStd89ih2Zk0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[nictaylor000]

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Can’t go to #seattle without #sampling #washingtonwine #wine #winetasting #washington #chateaustemichelle (at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery)

[232seoul]

_ [ Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon🍷] _ 풍부한 과실향을 여실히 느낄 수 있으며 동시에 보르도 스타일의 와인처럼 복합적인 구조감과 부드러운 탄닌의 질감이 특징인 워싱턴 레드와인 🇺🇸 _ #232 #232seoul #좋은환경 #redwine #chateaustemichelle (232에서) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF9OFZtJocD/?igshid=hdxqhaiqnd0d

[blizabrth]

1 and 5 for the fic meme :-)

hello! thanks so much for sending <33

1. Is writing cathartic or stressful for you?

The act of writing itself is very cathartic to me. It always has been. When I get into that flow, that writing zone, it's like I'm stepping into another world of a little bit. It's a very nice break from reality, even when I'm writing about stressful or heavy topics (these often feel the most cathartic, I love angst). Plus I think I have always used writing to process or work through things--positive and negative--in my life, and allowing myself to do that freely feels really good.

Something I think I'm discovering about myself since starting to write fic is that I'm not actually as much of a planner as I thought I was? Too much planning and outlining seems to squash all of my excitement for a story, and fast. Because I will get caught up in all the little details, the timeline, asking myself over and over "Does this fit? Does this make sense?" rather than just sitting down and writing out the scene. The last time I wrote fanfic was when I was a teenager, and I would write a chapter chronologically sans plan, letting the characters and story just flow however it wanted to. I wasn't thinking as much about story structure back then, haha, but I think I'm trying to fuse that sort of writing-with-abandon style I used to have with everything I've learned in the years since then, which is a lot! I think learning to trust myself and my own process has been a nice realization to have.

5. Share a snippet that you're proud of from an upcoming fic/chapter.

Ooookay! This is something new I started the other day. I'm hoping to get it done, edited, and post it for GG Week's "Favorite Minor Character" day. Under the cut because it's very rough and subject to the editing pen...

He’s leaning through the doorway now, his hands on either side of the jamb, shoulders and head slumped. The disappointment is so obvious from Rhea that he can practically taste it, sour like bile at the back of his throat. He doesn’t answer her, and she doesn’t press it—maybe didn’t even expect him to answer it anyway. They stand there staring at each other for a long silent moment, cocooned in the pre-dawn stillness of her sleepy neighborhood, even the crickets silent.

They start to speak at the same time, interrupting each other:

“Just let me take him now, I won’t even wake him up—”

“You remember when we agreed to this? You said—”

“—he loves sleepin’ in the car, anyway.”

“—You said that you weren’t going to have to do this anymore.”

The this punctuated with her hands spread between them, motioning to his entire being, disheveled, wounded, appearing suddenly without notice or explanation, after having vanished without a trace.

He bites the inside of his lip so hard he tastes blood, his hands balling into fists against the wooden frame of her front door.

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[3corks]

2018 Epicuro Primitivo | I’ll preface this review by saying that I may have purchased a corked bottle based on other reviewers. The initial pour into the glass reeked of moldy wet cardboard and horse blanket with a sickly sweetness not easily attributable to any fruit. The flavor followed the aroma, overly sweet, boozy, and oddly enough tasted like a cork. It’s not that I spend a lot of time chewing on corks, but I imagine that dipping a well worn Birkenstock into some simple syrup would taste similar. The cork flavor is new to me, and typically not associated with cork taint. Perhaps it is a byproduct of a Brettanomyces or other wild yeast infection? The upside is that this was a $5 bottle, so I did not feel too wasteful pouring it out. - Magnum #winelover #wine #winestagram#winelovers #winetasting #winelife#chateaustemichelle #wineblogger#winebottle #cabernetsauvignon https://www.instagram.com/p/CEXnD0eJGzR/?igshid=r8fq3vtnobrq