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Exploring all about wine and other fun libations – always on the hunt for the perfect pairings!

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We love to eat – especially Mediterranean – with a passion to try new tastings and share family favorites.

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Discovering new destinations, immersing ourselves in local cultures & languages, and enjoying the experiences with the people we meet.

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Suzann is an international wine, food, and travel blogger based in Richmond, VA. USA

View fullsize It is #oysterweekrva  and a perfect autumn evening in Richmond to be dining @JulepsRVA , which is one of the restaurants supporting the @chesapeakebay Save the Bay cause  - so we had to start with some delicious fried oysters to go with a c
View fullsize Mon Dieu – 9 wines to taste at The Vines @thevines_at_oakdale French Wine Dinner! We arrived a little early, but were welcomed with a house favorite Blanc de Blanc bubbly to sip til all the guests arrived. (Merci Logan! & love the new labe
View fullsize Nice to be back for Wine Club Wednesday! Our end of summer evening started with a Central Coast “The Language of Yes Cuvee Sinso” – a light red blend with a hint of spice that complemented the tangy creaminess of the Chicken Cordon
View fullsize Plan ahead to get into one of the best restaurants in Galway – highly recommend having dinner at the award -winning Brasserie on the Corner @brasseriegalway – we enjoyed a lovely, crisp Villa del Fiori Pecorino to go with Kelly’s oy
View fullsize Dining in Galway – go for the oysters!! @mcswiggansgalway – recommended by our favorite bartender of the week Darragh from the HydeHotel (#TimeToHyde) – we started with cocktails and shared bottle of Terre de Roqueloupie Picpoul de
View fullsize Loved our Killarney dining experience at Kitty O’Ses @kittyoseskillarney – we started with a bottle of bubbly Italian Bottega Prosecco they presented beautifully with a strawberry. Must get used to knowing everything you plan to order as
View fullsize A highly recommended spot for dinner in Killarney – a locals favorite so def make reservations at Cronins @croninsrestaurantkillarney_ (we had to wait a bit for in the bar next door) but once our table cleared we were made super welcome and sta
View fullsize Dinner in Dublin @threshersdublin was all around excellent – starting with wine of the month Rombauer Chardonnay and shared crab-cheese arancini, grilled octopus, and the traditional brown bread & butter. Switched to a great bottle of Louis
View fullsize Discovered two #hiddengems on a recent trip to Dublin – take the DART to Howth – do a Cliff Walk along the Irish Sea – then head to the end of the pier for lunch @aquarestauranthowth – perfect setting and the food was fantasti
View fullsize Trying new things at one of our fav restaurants @IlFornoBarGrill - the Duca Di Camastra Sicilian Syrah was smooth, full with a hint of spice that paired perfectly with the Short Rib Risotto and the Hoisin Babyback Ribs summer menu special. We also go
View fullsize We had a lot of fun with Chad from Trinchero Family Estates. The evening started with a little pre-game bubbly from the bar as we found our table and tasting partners. First course was an amazing take on Shrimp & Grits and a primo pairing with a
View fullsize Sultry summer evening on the porch at the @henryclayinn was SO nice! It has been a while since we’ve dined here, but they have a new menu, new executive chef and service team so we thought we’d go check them out.  We started with a
View fullsize What a treat to have the owner of the @caboosemarket walk us through the Chile and Argentina tasting!  Nick did a great job covering last minute for the @potomacselections wine rep and we super enjoyed all the sips and selections. Favs
View fullsize Finally got our @dukes_mayonnaise #dukeshottomatosummer dish from @industrialtaphouse - fried green tomato with dukes pimento cheese - mmmm 😋❤️🍅🥂
View fullsize On a recent trip through central Virginia we had a perfect pit top at the @vadistillery - went for the coveted VHW Port Cask Finished Whisky that we had previously paired with our smokey blue cheese, only to find it is no more... but the tour and tas
View fullsize Excellent afternoon spent at @easterndividebrewingcompany - loved the housemade pineapple sodas with vodka (great option for the non beer drinker) along with the well seasoned fries, BBQ, and smashburger - very cool place to relax inside or out plus
View fullsize Fun flight of Robust Rose wines with dips and brie - disappointed they swapped out the Spanish Basa Lore Txakoli for the German Troken Blanc de Noir but overall pairings were enjoyed by all at @blacksburgwinelab #winetasting #wine #winepairing #richp
View fullsize Did a little taste test between two Vinho Verde wines @vinhos_borges Gatao and @aveledawines Praia - both were excellent, crisp, classically effervescent - no pairing required with either - we leaned slightly in favor of the Praia for more character
View fullsize Holy Smokes @roguecreamery – we just had the suggested pairing of the 15 Years of Good Food Awards winner Smokey Blue with a couple of different American Whiskeys – can never go wrong with @WoodfordReserve but have to throw some love to t
View fullsize Sip the globe courtesy of the @caboosemarket 🍷🥂 We loved our "trip" to Germany sampling an easy Brand Haus Weiss Pinot Blanc and light Electric Chardonnay. Really enjoyed the slightly effervescent Seehof Pinot Noir Rose. Loved the Lovely