Beyond the Corkscrew

Keeping the tradition of celebrating Canada Day with a throwback Labatts Blue @ Stout House 🇨🇦🍁

Let the holidays begin! After a lovely facial at 4 Moons Spa - my sis and I got the festive flight @ Lost Abbey!

What a delightful evening with a dockside view watching the Christmas boat parade! Such fun!

Having a blast watching as many films as I can over this spectacular film fest! Inspired by the talent and conversations! sdfilmfestival2023

Was great to meet so many women in the wine industry this week! We invite you to join us for a sweet new member deal that will take you to the end of 2024! Fun networking event Sunday Sept 24th for non members and members - Please join us! www.womenswinealliance.com

Imagine stumbling upon a wine bar while on a biz trip in Huntington,AL - cooling off with the Lustau Rosé aperitif with grapefruit soda - refreshing!

Enjoyed leading the VIP Chateau Montelena and Gustavo wine tasting before Bottleshock - exceptional wines - what a great show! Very fun - get your tix🍷

Paired homemade strawberry frozen yogurt with this delightful 2022 Domaine Artefact Les Printemps Rosé. This Grenache Rosé has a waft and taste of strawberry, juicy berries, herbs, and the acidity pairs well with the creaminess of the frozen yogurt.

Celebrating Canada Day with new Canadian friends!

How about this view from my early morning hike this morning in Mill Valley - great start to the day!

Enjoying a delicious 2018 Weather Chenoweth Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley. John Anthony Wines. Fruit forward with depth and richness

Lovely sunshine and setting to enjoy Laird Wines! Squeezing in a little Napa time before getting certified in the Enneagram😉

Pouring club wines today! A great variety of interesting wines! Happy Easter!

Enjoying the spectacular day with ocean view with a slice and lemon inspired beer!

Enjoying a refreshing glass of Zibibbo - a crisp fruity refreshing glass on a rainy night!

Fabulous food, drink, and beach dining in PV!! Thanks for the recommendation

A change of pace with a Tamarindo Margarita with an ocean view in Rosarito, MX - such a cool place!

Exploring Lugana’s Turbiana grape – Field trip! http://beyondthecorkscrew.com/exploring-luganas-turbiana-grape-field-trip/ - ’m now a Lugana Lover! While at the 2022 Wine Media Conference, I had the opportunity to get introduced to the Lugana wine region and experience zippy white wines made with the Turbiana grape.

Women's Wine Alliance is thrilled to kick off an exciting 11th year in 2023.
Women's Wine Alliance is the first and only non profit organization dedicated to the advancement of Women's Wine Education in San Diego
Please celebrate with us Monday, December 12th 5-8 p.m
Barrel and Board, 1027 University Avenue, San Diego
RSVP - [email protected]

Join that evening and receive a bottle of wine of your selection
Benefits of joining:
Monthly educational seminars
Scholarship opportunities
Bi Annual Wine Field Trips
Quarterly Networking Functions
Community of Badass Ladies

Women's Wine Alliance is thrilled to kick off an exciting 11th year in 2023. Women's Wine Alliance is the first and only non profit organization dedicated to the advancement of Women's Wine Education in San Diego.  Please celebrate with us Monday, December 12 5-8pm Barrel and Board 1027 University Ave San Diego, CA 92103 RSVP to [email protected] Join that evening and receive a bottle of wine of your selection Benefits of Joining: Monthly Educational Seminars Scholarship Opportunities Bi Annual Wine Field Trips Quarterly Networking Functions Community of Badass Ladies #womenswinealliancesd #womensupportingwomen #womeninwine #womenwineandwisdom #wineeducation #holiday party

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Honoring all who served.
Veterans Day
November 11, 2022

Really loved seeing Elton John last night - such a legend and entertainer! Oh those memories and may they live on - such a treat!

Grana Padano Cheese – 3 Vintage Deliciousness

Beyond the CorkscrewGrana Padano Cheese – 3 Vintage Deliciousness Have you ever tasted this cheese? It’s similar to Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan). Grana – meaning grainy – is part of the consistency of this cheese. Padano, the production area o…

What’s in the glass? Blind tasting at Sommcon! Experienced 3 different approaches from the experts!

Celebrating Champagne Day with a flight of 2017 Michel Gonet, NV Louis Roederer, Collection 242, and the NV Charles Heidsieck, Brut Reserve. What’s in your glass?

Tasted these Trentodoc sparkling wines from different altitudes and terroir! Lovely and fresh - I’m a fan! Check out the ceiling!

Attending the Trentodoc festival - off to a great start with a magnum tasting - bellisimo🥂

Had an amazing afternoon with Gianmaria Trenti, winemaker at the Edmund Mach Foundation. Blown away by his passion for wine and his knowledge. Tasted through various stages of fermentation of Gruner, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and many others.