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Husband | Father | Sinner | Minister | Caffeine Aficionado | World Record Holder | Audiophile | Swiss Army Knife | Purveyor Of Adult Juice

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2026 Tour de France — Stage 2 🇫🇷
Roussillon → Languedoc → Rhône → Lyon

A few vineyards. A few bottles. Oysters by the sea. Escargots, cheese, and some very good company.

Starting to think the peloton has the wrong idea about how to do France. 🍷 by @instantlyjames

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13 days ago

2026 Tour de France 🇫🇷 — Stage Un: Bordeaux.
Harvest, history & a little quality control. 🍇🍷 by @instantlyjames

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20 days ago

Had a couple sunset beers… thankfully my designated driver had a full battery. 🍻🚙😂 by @instantlyjames

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3 months ago

Spent the afternoon letting Ontario do the talking. Twenty Mile & Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula — turns out the Escarpment has a lot to say. 🍷

Perfect way to ease into the first long weekend of season. taken in Niagara Wine Region by @instantlyjames

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5 months ago

Spain, you had me at “just one more tapa.”

Sun-soaked vineyards, Garnacha rooted in stone, and tables that somehow always had room for one more plate (and one more glass).

Grateful for the people behind the wines, the stories in every pour, and the simple magic of great food shared slowly.

🇪🇸🍷☀️ taken in Spain by @instantlyjames

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6 months ago

Verona and VinItaly 2026 delivered.

Incredible wines, unforgettable meals, and time well spent with partners who feel more like friends.

These are the moments that remind me how lucky we are to work in this industry.

Grateful for all of it. 🍷🇮🇹 taken in Verona, Italy by @instantlyjames

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6 months ago

An unexpected day in Munich — where time slows, beer flows, and even a layover feels intentional. taken in Munich, Germany by @instantlyjames

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6 months ago

Marseille to Paris, cellar to skyline — Wine Paris 2026 reminded me why this industry is so special. by @instantlyjames

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8 months ago

James Cocks (@instantlyjames) lives just outside Toronto, where he blends work, passion, and curiosity in a way that feels distinctly his own.

As Senior Director of Sales for a leading wine & spirits agency, he travels often—meeting new people, tasting new stories, and discovering the quiet nuances of different cultures.

But his connection to wines and spirits goes far beyond the professional realm. It’s a personal passion, one he nurtures through exploration, learning, and even collecting.

🔗 Read the full interview on gentscafe.co (link in bio) by @instantlyjames

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a year ago

Grateful to be featured by @gentscafe in their latest piece for Community Talks, “When Travel, Curiosity, and Wine Blend into a Life of Meaning.” 🍷

Honoured to share a bit of my journey and the passions that continue to shape it. Thanks to the Gents team for the thoughtful conversation — and to those who inspire me every day to stay curious.

https://gentscafe.co/2025/10/17/when-travel-curiosity-and-wine-blend-into-a-life-of-meaning/ by @instantlyjames

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a year ago

My first Liga Portugal game, incredible to watch Benfica vs Santa Clara in this environment. Electric. #benfica by @instantlyjames

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a year ago

Saturday morning vinyl with a record the same age as me. Doesn’t get much better than Prince. Thank you @lamalcolmson ❤️!!

#purplerain #prince #vinyl by @instantlyjames

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2 years ago