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Seattle, WA
Joined November 2009
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11 months
@FilmUpdates This Barbie runs on wine 🍷 💕
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6 years
If I could be honest for a minute. #NationalDrinkWineDay
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5 years
The first time I tasted Nebbiolo, I was expecting a big wine. I wasn’t expecting to get punched in the face by a ballerina.
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8 months
Testing your inner sommelier… What style of wine would you recommend to pair with a red wine braised short ribs?
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3 years
Everybody’s a critic. 😆🍷
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Testing your inner sommelier… What style of wine would you recommend to pair with seafood paella?
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6 years
Armed with the right information, you can create amazing #wine and #cheese pairings all by yourself! Let’s take a look at some of the classics and see why they work.
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So excited to accept this award: it’s a massive honor to be considered, particularly alongside these incredible nominees! Every one of them is a fantastic voice to have in the wine community.
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IWSC - International Wine & Spirit Competition
5 years
Well done to Madeline Puckette ( @WineFolly ), the winner of IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year 2019 🏆 Our worthy runners up also deserve a huge congratulations: @Daveydaibach , @hawk_wakawaka , @VintageTasmania & @food_writer . #iwsc #wine #winelover #blogger #writer #winefolly
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6 years
It's #NationalRedWineDay ! What are you uncorking today? 🍷
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5 years
I wish I got a dollar every time someone said “Champagne” while drinking Cava.
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5 years
Takes one wine class: "Yeah, I'm pretty much an expert."⠀ ⠀ Ten years of studying later: "THERE'S SO MUCH LEFT TO LEARN..."
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5 years
We need an adult Halloween, where we go from house to house, accepting little bottles of wine as we go.
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8 months
Happy Pinot Noir Day! Where are your favorite Pinot Noirs from?
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3 years
What's your favorite region for Malbec?
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Pinot Noir is one of the few red grapes that’s commonly made into red, rosé, white, and sparkling wine! How are you celebrating Pinot Noir day?
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5 years
I don't care if it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner: any time of the day is a good time for Champagne.
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2 years
A wine grape used in some of the best wines, but often overlooked – Cabernet Franc. Where are all my Franc-lovers at?
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1 year
Here’s a tricky one… What style of wine would you pair with asparagus?
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6 years
There's a lot of #NationalWineDays . Keep track of all of them with this calendar and guide!
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5 years
OMG!!!
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IWSC - International Wine & Spirit Competition
5 years
The founder of @WineFolly , Madeline Puckette, has made the shortlist for #IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year 2019 👏 The winner will be announced at @VinitalyTasting in April. #wine #winelover #winetasting #winefolly #wineblogger
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Ah, Pinot Noir. This lighter-bodied Red Wine is a notorious crowd pleaser. They can taste pretty different depending on where they are grown! Where are your favorite regions to drink Pinot Noir from?
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3 years
...sorry, I just imagined cleaning this decanter and had a good cry.
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2 years
What wine are you pairing with this?
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3 years
Here's a big one: what French wine region do you most want to visit (again OR for the first time).
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Testing your inner sommelier… What style of wine would you recommend to pair with oysters?
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Happy Beaujolais Nouveau Day! Are you a fan?
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4 years
Italy's going through some pretty tough times right now: do them a favor and try out some Italian wines you've never had this week.
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5 years
Carménère is so underrated.
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9 months
Happy White Wine Day! What styles of white wine are your favorites?
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5 years
Holding your wine glass properly is like the secret handshake of the wine elite.
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6 years
😮OMG FIRST LOOK. The next Wine Folly book:
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7 years
You're a #winegeek if you judge a restaurant by the wine list.
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2 years
Happy Pinot Noir Day! Where are your favorite Pinot Noir wines from?
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1 year
What style of wine opener is your go-to?
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4 years
Brunello di Montalcino is a wine made with 100% Sangiovese with Italy’s highest DOCG classification. This is the Sangiovese that most wine critics cite to be the best in all of Italy.
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2 years
Hey everybody: drop into our replies here and help us wish Madeline Puckette a happy birthday! @madelineelectro
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5 years
From Cava to Tempranillo, Spain boasts some of the best wines in the world. Where would you head first if you got a free plane ticket there?
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6 years
Some of the women who've inspired me. They've worked against all odds, challenged the status quo, built empires, and educated millions. They've also encouraged a whole slew of us to get off our try to make something great! Who has inspired you? #InternationalWomensDay #wine
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5 years
OMG! #WineFollyMagnum was nominated for a @beardfoundation award! We find out in just a little bit!!! So many amazing nominees, so either way, we’re extremely honored to be here.
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5 years
Anyone else trying to live forever?
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ABC 7 Chicago
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Alcohol, coffee could be key to living longer, study finds:
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If you’re an ABCer ("Anything But Chardonnay"), you’ve clearly never had a good Chablis. #WednesdayWisdom
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4 years
“In victory, you deserve Champagne. In defeat you need it.” ― Napoleon Bonaparte
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6 years
The third @SOMM_FILM is coming soon, so we thought we'd take a look back at some of our favorite wine films ever! 🎞️
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5 years
If you could have an all-expenses paid trip to ONE wine region: which one would it be? ✈️
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10 months
Want to drink fine bubbly all the time? Try finding awesome sparkling wines that aren’t from Champagne. Where are your favorite sparkling wines from?
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6 years
All established #wine growing regions tend to adopt a specific #vine training method based on the idiosyncrasies of their climate and terroir. So, while some experts may one is better than the other, it really depends on the grape variety and region!
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5 years
I *may* have slept in my Beard. @beardfoundation
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10 months
The Meseta Central, a.k.a. Central Plateau, produces nearly half of the wine in all of Spain. It’s also home to over a dozen top wine Spanish bodegas (wineries). What are your favorite wines from the region?
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4 years
“Beer is made by men, wine by God.” ― Martin Luther
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5 years
People going nuts over hard seltzer water for laying by the pool must never have had a glass of Vinho Verde.
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5 years
If only your wine cellar looked like this...
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4 years
Anyone else think a wine key is just inherently easier than these electric corkscrews out there?
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6 months
Testing your inner sommelier… What style of wine would you recommend to pair with Rigatoni with Butternut Squash and Spicy Sausage?
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3 years
How many of you have some level of wine certification? WSET, CMS, etc...
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4 years
“Wine is the most healthful and most hygienic of beverages.” ― Louis Pasteur
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11 months
Here’s a tricky one, What style of wine would you pair with Roasted Artichokes?
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1 year
Ok, time for a rousing question! Do you prefer an oaked and buttery Chardonnay or a lean, unoaked style of Chardonnay?
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7 months
If you like Pinot Noir, you’ll probably love Mencía. Have you tried one?
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6 years
Quick question: Champagne flutes or wine glasses? Remember: The taste of sparkling wine is greatly influenced by the shape of the glass! Here's how to choose the right one for you. #wine #champagne #sparklingwine
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5 years
Merry Christmas! 🌲 Thank you everyone for a wonderful (and crazy) 2018. Wishing you a joyous day whereever you are. I'm drinking Sohm & Kracker Grüner Veltliner - I love this Austrian grape AND I think it will pair nicely with our grapefruit salad. What are you drinking?
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One fascinating flavor in Cabernet Franc wines is a disarming aroma often described as bell pepper. What’s cool, is that this flavor is caused by a group of related aroma compounds called methoxypyrazines or “pyrazines” for short.
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6 years
Should we drink wine tonight? A) Yes B) A C) B
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6 years
Some people need a special occasion to drink wine. I just need a glass 😁🍷
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6 years
Have you explored rosé? Well, yes of course you have. But we don't just mean drinking it gratuitously at brunch
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10 months
Did you know there’s a specific glass designed for Pinot Noir? Do you use these beauties?
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Tannat is the most planted grape variety in Uruguay! Are you a Tannat fan?
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3 years
Who here likes wine with their pizza? What's your favorite pairing?
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6 years
There are many different wine glasses to choose, but the fundamental shape is the same. #backthatglassup
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6 years
How to prepare for a #wine dinner, from starters all the way to desserts!
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We all love Champagne. We all need Champagne. That being said, the best cheap Champagne might not actually be called Champagne at all. What’s your favorite Sparkling wine?
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1 year
Consider tasting one these eight red wine varieties as your first foray into Italian wine!
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4 years
Happy #internationalcabernetday everyone! What's your favorite Cabernet Sauvignon? #wine
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3 years
Happy #NationalWineDay ! What bottle are you opening to celebrate?
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3 years
What are some of your favorite regions for Cabernet Franc?
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Testing your inner sommelier… What style of wine would you recommend to pair with Texas BBQ?
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5 years
God, Spanish wine is so good...
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5 years
#NationalRoseDay is here, and there's no better way to appreciate a warm Saturday than cracking open a bottle of this celebrated style! More than the juice box it's been stereotyped as, Rosé can be complex, surprising, and incredibly good. 🌷 #RoseAllDay
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Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, Sekt, Cap Classique, Espumante, Méthode Champenoise, Crémant, Franciacorta, and more! What style of bubbly is your favorite?
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I'll never get sick of the sound of a popped cork.
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Testing your inner sommelier… What style of wine would you recommend to pair with this North African-Style Shakshuka?
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6 years
#Ros é entering your drinking rotation for the next six months? Here are the four varieties to know and love.
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By trying a single-varietal expression of Petit Verdot, you can start to gain an appreciation for what it adds to a red blend. Have you tried any 100% Petite Verdot wines?
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2 years
Everyone remembers the wine that changed them. For me? That was a Syrah from the Willamette Valley in Oregon. What was your world-changing wine?
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2 years
How do you hold your wine glass? (please don't hold it like #9 ...)
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10 months
When tasting Tempranillo wines, we look for clues that indicate it was made with exceptional quality grapes. What do you look for in a Tempranillo?
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Mourvèdre is grown primarily in France (Bandol, Provence) but also grows in Spain where it is called Monastrell. Are you a fan?
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Assyrtiko! Perfect for: picnics and rooftop drinking Pairs with: sunshine, freshly mowed lawns, tabouli salad, high quality feta, lemon-garlic shrimp Are you an Assyrtiko fan?
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6 years
I need a glass of wine. Or a bottle. Or maybe a winery. #bigdreams
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2 years
Pinot Noir is one of the few red grapes that’s commonly made into red, rosé, white, and sparkling wine! How are you celebrating Pinot Noir day?
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4 years
Happy #NationalDrinkWineDay , everyone!
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Somm skill test! This is a tricky one. What wine would you pair with Red Sauce Spaghetti With Shrimp?
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The grape is Furmint and the region is Tokaji (sounds like "toe-kye"). Believe it or not, this Hungarian zone is the first demarcated wine region (est. in 1737). It was world famous for sweet white wines. Have you tried 100% Furmint wine?
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Fun fact about Malbec: It’s a team player. Single-varietal Malbec wines are tasty, but be sure to try a Malbec blend with Cabernet Sauvignon.  Malbec is a blending grape in Red Bordeaux Blends. How do you link your Malbec?
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4 years
Is anyone else already planning their first big wine gathering for when this is all over?
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3 years
What's your favorite color of rosé? I'm a sucker for deep copper.
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5 years
When you have a bottle of Champagne in the fridge “for emergencies.” #WineFolly
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How do you hold your wine glass?
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5 years
Who else is celebrating #InternationalMalbecDay ? Whether you prefer the French classics or the Argentinian greats, this versatile grape deserves all the attention it gets! Check out our full rundown!
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