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Wine Adventures with Stacy Lynn 🍷 WSET Level 1 gal exploring wine one bottle at a time…

Pairing food, wine & vibe — breaking a few pairing rules along the way…

10/17/2026

Current Mood. 🔥🍷🎶

Refucilo Gran Reserva Tres Rayos 2022 Malbec
Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

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10/16/2026

Friday night vibes 🍂🥂

Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Brut Ch*****ne

It’s 61 degrees here in Pittsburgh, and we have a freeze watch overnight. It’s been raining off and on all day, and the sky is still overcast. The leaves are changing color quickly now, and the difference is becoming more noticeable every day. October is definitely making its presence known.

Out on the back porch, the tabletop fire is crackling, Neil Young is playing, and the dogs are keeping me company. There’s a chill in the air, but it’s cozy out here by the fire. I’m sitting here in shorts and a sweatshirt because I can’t decide if I’m hot or cold. 😂🍁

Happy Friday, everyone! 🥂

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Friday Night BubblesTonight’s pour: Veuve Clicquot Vintage 2015.An October evening on the back porch, with the late afte...
10/09/2026

Friday Night Bubbles

Tonight’s pour: Veuve Clicquot Vintage 2015.

An October evening on the back porch, with the late afternoon sun casting a golden glow, the first hints of fall color appearing in the trees, and the tabletop fire pit flickering nearby.

Add a little Vince Guaraldi playing in the background, and you suddenly have that It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown vibe. A little autumn nostalgia, a little Snoopy magic, and a glass of French bubbles to start the weekend.

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Current mood… Ch*****ne Gardet Prestige 2006 and cheese from Chantal’s.
10/03/2026

Current mood… Ch*****ne Gardet Prestige 2006 and cheese from Chantal’s.

It’s 62 degrees and raining here in Pittsburgh, and after a Tuesday at work, it’s the perfect weather for cozy spooky vi...
09/22/2026

It’s 62 degrees and raining here in Pittsburgh, and after a Tuesday at work, it’s the perfect weather for cozy spooky vibes, a glass of red w**e, spooky movies, and snuggling with my pups.

Tonight’s w**e is Refucilo Grand Reserve 2022 Pinot Noir. 🍷🎃

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Friday Night VibesFrench bubbles with a cheese and fruit board have pretty much become my Friday night tradition here in...
09/19/2026

Friday Night Vibes

French bubbles with a cheese and fruit board have pretty much become my Friday night tradition here in Pittsburgh. It’s something I look forward to after a long, hectic week at work.

Last night, I opened a Ch*****ne Bauchet Signature Premier Cru Brut NV and paired it with Fromage D’Affinois from Chantal’s Cheese Shop in Pittsburgh, along with whole wheat crackers, fresh blueberries, and strawberries.

No reservation needed!

Cheers!

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Labor Day sipping with the 2018 Nicosia Lenza di Munti Etna Rosso. 🍷It’s a beautiful day here in Pittsburgh. The sun is ...
09/07/2026

Labor Day sipping with the 2018 Nicosia Lenza di Munti Etna Rosso. 🍷

It’s a beautiful day here in Pittsburgh. The sun is shining, it’s 77 degrees, the humidity is low, and there’s a really nice breeze.

I’m relaxing, sipping the rest of the w**e from dinner the other night, listening to some blues music, and enjoying the vibe on this beautiful Labor Day afternoon.

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Homemade Sausage & Cheese Ravioli with 2018 Nicosia Lenza di Munti Etna RossoTonight for dinner I made homemade ravioli ...
09/05/2026

Homemade Sausage & Cheese Ravioli with 2018 Nicosia Lenza di Munti Etna Rosso

Tonight for dinner I made homemade ravioli stuffed with sweet Italian sausage, ricotta, Parmesan, and garlic, topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, spinach, garlic, oregano, and basil.

For the w**e, I chose the 2018 Nicosia Lenza di Munti Etna Rosso from Sicily. It’s a blend of two indigenous Sicilian grapes, Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, grown on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna.

It’s still hot and humid here in Pittsburgh, so I wanted a red that wouldn’t feel too heavy with dinner. The Etna Rosso seemed like a great fit — bright and fresh, with red fruit, earthy notes, and lively acidity.

One thing I love about w**e is learning why a w**e tastes the way it does. These vineyards sit at about 2,360 feet on Mount Etna. The higher elevation brings cooler temperatures and significant swings between daytime and nighttime temperatures, which can slow the ripening process and help the grapes retain their natural acidity. That makes a lot of sense with tonight’s dinner, especially with the acidity of the tomatoes. When pairing w**e with a tomato-based dish, you generally want a w**e with enough acidity to stand up to the food rather than tasting flat alongside it.

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Friday Night Bubbles featuring Vilmart & Cie Grand Cellier Premier Cru 🥂It’s Labor Day weekend, and the weather is hot, ...
09/04/2026

Friday Night Bubbles featuring Vilmart & Cie Grand Cellier Premier Cru 🥂

It’s Labor Day weekend, and the weather is hot, humid, and downright oppressive outside. So we’re hiding indoors tonight with the air conditioning blasting, pretending that it’s fall.

Cheers! 🥂

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