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Thank You!
Thank you everyone for your patience. While I have not been as active on the blog I have still kept my social media moving and up to date date. I am excited to announce that my weekly blog posts start … Continue reading
Traveling Murphy’s Wine Advent Calendar – UPDATED
A couple years ago I posted this blog post that paired a homemade wine advent calendar (not the $99 one you buy with half bottles at Cooper’s Hawk) with a date idea. Well, I wanted to edit the nightly activities … Continue reading
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Tagged Calendar, Christmas, date night, Traveling Murphy, wine, Wine Advent Calendar, wine lover
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Naperville Wine Festival 2017
It has been a busy week in the Murphy house. I spent the week on the East coast traveling for work. Came home just in time for the kick-off of Naperville Wine Festival. We gathered a group of friends together, … Continue reading
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Tagged Illinois, Illinois wine, Naper Settlement, Naperville, Naperville Wine Festival, wine, Wine Festival
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Happy National White Wine Day!
Happy National White Wine Day! I love celebrating any holiday that gives me an excuse to enjoy wine. I share a lot of red wine photos but when I go out with my friends I always try the Pinot Grigio. … Continue reading
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Tagged Illinois, Illinois wine, National Holiday, white wine, wine
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10 Wine Festivals to Attend in 2017
Wine Festival Season is upon us! I cannot believe how fast it snuck up on us this spring but I am so excited to welcome it in. Most people look forward to the summer BBQ’s and family picnics, I look forward to having wine events every other weekend. Here are some of my go-to wine […]
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Tagged Festival, Galena, geneva, Illinois wine, Oswego, Spring, Summer, Utica, Vintage Illinois Wine Fesitval, wine, Wine Festival
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Announcement – Summer/Fall Wine Festival
I have received multiple emails asking me to release my Summer/Fall Wine Festival post early this year. I am so excited to see so much interest for Illinois Wine and travel through the state so I will start working on … Continue reading
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Tagged Illinois wine, wine, Wine Festival, wine Festivals
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Preparing to Attend Wine Lovers’ Weekend
Last year I was the guest at Galena’s Wine Lovers’ Weekend (WLW). There was so much to see and do it was hard to figure out where to start. So I am writing this post to help you figure out … Continue reading
What Sparkling Wine Pairs with the Big Game Appetizer
Can you believe we are a day away from the Super Bowl? The grocery stores are packed with everyone trying to decide what appetizers to serve at their party tomorrow and I think this post will help. Pick the sparkling … Continue reading
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Tagged Illinois wine, Sparkling Wine, Sparkling Wine Co, wine
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Winter Wine Events
If you are anything like me, even the thought of snow has you dreaming of grabbing your favorite hoodie and snuggling up on the couch with endless episodes on Netflix. This year I am trying to crush my winter blues … Continue reading
A Week of Wine Pairings
Starting on Saturday there will be a flurry of wine pairing events. Everything from Grape Nutz Seminar paired with the delicious food from Ginger & Soul finishing off the week with a mini three course wine pairing at Prairie State … Continue reading
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Tagged Illinois wine, wine, wine lover, wine pairing, winery
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