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🍷 Luxury Wine / Hospitality Consultant
✍🏾 Contributor @monarch.wine
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The only sounds I want to hear this summer:Bubbles popping. Glasses clinking. And the girlies giggling. 🍾✨This weekend, I joined @methodoregon for a day dedicated to Oregon sparkling wine, beginning with a sabering experience at @domainewillamette alongside Saber Master Greg before setting off to explore some of the region’s most exciting producers.@methodoregon Grand Tasting Weekend returns July 24–26 at Domaine Willamette.Three days of Oregon sparkling wine, incredible producers, and plenty of bubbles. 🍾Tickets available now — link in bio.#MethodOregon #OregonWine #SparklingWine #winemedia by @connectingherdots

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Thank you @oportomidtown for hosting me for such a beautiful evening.Inspired by Portuguese cuisine, the restaurant blends warm hospitality, thoughtful wine culture, and beautifully executed dishes that invite you to slow down, connect, and linger a little longer.A special thank you to Chef Eduardo for creating an experience that was both memorable and intentional. Houston, this one is worth savoring. 🍷✨#HoustonEats #HoustonFoodie #FoodAndWine #HospitalityMatters #ExperientialDining by @connectingherdots

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My love for wine opened doors for creativity and exploration. 🍷✨ Five years later, here I am a Wine Media Tastemaker:curating content, writing, and creating experiences. Those small building blocks back then led me right here.Five years ago, I took a leap and created one of the first charcuterie companies in the Willamette Valley. What started as a simple love for pairing flavors quickly turned into a business that found its way onto the tables of six wineries. My very first clients @coopermountainvineyards (shout out to you!) believed in me and purchased my first boxes.From there, @boardsandbottls opened doors to events and community. @barre3orencostation and @barre3happyvalley were among the first to invest in this dream, giving me a chance to bring connection to life through food, wine, and experiences.From community events, to retreats, all the way to legislative events, I’m grateful to have experienced it all with that business. Although that’s not my life anymore, I’m thankful for every door it opened and for the chance to live out so many of the dreams I once only imagined.Life evolves, and so do we. Businesses shift, passions expand, and new seasons call us forward. But one thing has never changed: I am endlessly grateful that I chose the path of creation.Here’s to the journey, the pivots, and the joy of continuing to expand. 🥂✨#WineMedia #BoardsAndBottles #WillametteValley #WineTastemaker #WineAndFood #CharcuterieBoards #WineLovers #GratefulHeart #FoodAndWine #WineExperience #LifeByDesign by @connectingherdots

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Some brunch spots are good. Others stay on your mind.I woke up craving @caferowan, and after one bite, you’ll understand why. The Dungeness Benedict is rich, fresh, and perfectly balanced, while the Bananas Foster French Toast is the kind of dish you’ll be thinking about long after brunch is over.If you’re looking for your next Portland brunch, start here.📍 Café Rowan4437 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez BlvdPortland, OR 97202#PortlandBrunch #CafeRowan #PDXEats #PortlandFoodie #BrunchGoals by @connectingherdots

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An intimate evening with some of my favorite people. ✨Welcome to Birdfat a thoughtful event where dishes are crafted by @epiloguekitchen, and beautiful wines from @hendersonavewines and @brynmawrvineyards are curated to perfection.Congratulations to @tiquettebramlett, Chef Jonathan Jones, and the entire team for creating something truly special.If you missed the preview, Birdfat returns August 15 at 2nd & Salmon and September 19 at Soho House Portland.See you there 🥂#BirdfatPDX #PortlandDining #WineCulture #BrynMawrVineyards #HendersonAveWines by @connectingherdots

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At @ambarestate, time slows. Peace flows. Stillness leads.@morganpaisleey and @julievs1 have a way of making every visit feel personal. The hospitality is effortless, the welcome is genuine, and somehow my favorite playlist is always waiting for me.Then come the wines.These aren’t wines that demand attention, they earn it. Elegant, precise, and a true expression of the Dundee Hills, every glass reflects the beauty of its place.And then Chef Heidi.Chef Heidi lets the season lead, transforming the freshest ingredients into dishes that are both elegant and unforgettable.Congratulations to the entire Ambar Estate team on being recognized by @wineenthusiast as one of the Top Winery Restaurants in the World. This honor is a reflection of the people, the place, and the passion poured into every experience.If you’re looking for a winery where exceptional wine, thoughtful cuisine, and genuine hospitality come together, Ambar Estate belongs on your list.🍷✨#AmbarEstate #WineEnthusiast #DundeeHills #WillametteValley #oregonwine by @connectingherdots

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Three years. One of my favorite summer traditions. 🍖🍷Taste of Stoller BBQ Fest has become so much more than an event, it’s my annual family reunion with some of my favorite pitmasters from across the country.We come together over incredible barbecue, Oregon wine, and conversations that remind me why I love this industry so much.Wine is fun. Wine is approachable. Wine is easy.It isn’t about knowing all the right words. It’s about gathering around a table, sharing great food, meeting new people, and making memories.Thank you, @stollerwine , for another incredible year. Here’s to year four. 🥂❤️#TasteOfStoller #StollerFamilyEstate #OregonWine #WineIsFun #WineIsApproachable by @connectingherdots

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🥂 Have you visited the newly updated @lytlebarnett | Aubaine Wine Lounge?If you’re headed to @methodoregon, be sure to add this stop to your itinerary. Build your own tasting flight and discover some of Oregon’s finest traditional method sparkling wines.✨ Method Oregon | July 24–26🍾 50+ sparkling wine producers📍 Events across the Willamette Valley🥂 Grand Tasting at @domainewillamette 🎟️ Ticket link is in my bio. See you in wine country!#MethodOregon #OregonWine #SparklingWine #WillametteValley #WineCountry by @connectingherdots

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Since we’re talking about BBQ today... 🍖🍗🍷Here’s one event you don’t want to miss.Join me at Taste of @stollerwine BBQ Fest for the third year in a row as some of the best BBQ pitmasters from across the country fire up an unforgettable day in Oregon wine country.📅 Saturday, July 11 🕚 11:00 AM–4:00 PMThink incredible barbecue, award-winning wines, live music, and beautiful vineyard views all in one place. It’s one of my favorite summer traditions and the perfect way to kick off July.🎟️ Tickets are available through the link in my bio.I’ll see you there! 🥂#TasteOfStoller #StollerFamilyEstate #OregonWine #WillametteValley #BBQ by @connectingherdots

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Planning your @methodoregon weekend just got a whole lot easier. 🥂The new interactive map is here, making it simple to explore everything happening during the 2026 Grand Tasting Weekend, July 24–26.Use it to: ✨ Find participating sparkling wine producers 🗺️ Plan your tasting route 🥂 Discover winery events happening throughout the weekend 📍Explore nearby wineries, restaurants, and local favorites while you’re in Oregon wine countryWhether it’s your first @methodoregon or your annual tradition, this map is the perfect way to make the most of your weekend.Start planning your sparkling wine adventure at MethodOregon.com.Who are you most excited to visit this year? 🍾#MethodOregon #WillametteValley #OregonWine #SparklingWine #WineTravel by @connectingherdots

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My life feels like safety.It feels like love.My life is sweet to me, it’s gentle.Every detail feels curated with intention.I don’t chase.I don’t force.I don’t overstay my welcome.I trust timing because everything meant for me will find its way.A year older. Everything is everything. 🤍🥂---#LifeByDesign #IntentionalLiving #BirthdayReflections #PersonalGrowth #Alignment by @connectingherdots

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