Mark Squires
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*Former Wine Critic @ Robert Parker Wine Advocate, reviewing wines from 2006➡️June, 2023, primarily Portugal, Greece, USA off of West Coast (esp. NY, VA) & […]
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This '98 Auslese is so young it hardly seems possible. It took a long time to come around, but the last few bottles are ready. That's the good news.
The bad news--I opened this, said "uh-oh." It was subtle, but was there some TCA? I decided not to care. It […]
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The bad news--I opened this, said "uh-oh." It was subtle, but was there some TCA? I decided not to care. It […]
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October 26, 2026 at 11:15 AM
This '98 Auslese is so young it hardly seems possible. It took a long time to come around, but the last few bottles are ready. That's the good news.
The bad news--I opened this, said "uh-oh." It was subtle, but was there some TCA? I decided not to care. It […]
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The bad news--I opened this, said "uh-oh." It was subtle, but was there some TCA? I decided not to care. It […]
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With Obama slamming Trump so powerfully on the campaign trail, we see plenty of his older speeches lately too.
It reminded me again how much we have lost, how far we have fallen.
#politics
It reminded me again how much we have lost, how far we have fallen.
#politics
October 25, 2026 at 10:52 PM
With Obama slamming Trump so powerfully on the campaign trail, we see plenty of his older speeches lately too.
It reminded me again how much we have lost, how far we have fallen.
#politics
It reminded me again how much we have lost, how far we have fallen.
#politics
This 2013 is Touriga Franca-dominated, most of the rest Touriga Nacional. Seemed likely to be drinkable early. It's on schedule, leaning to fruit-forward over power & structure. Full of flavor, delicious.
The power is harder to find for a young Port, but […]
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The power is harder to find for a young Port, but […]
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October 22, 2026 at 10:59 AM
This 2013 is Touriga Franca-dominated, most of the rest Touriga Nacional. Seemed likely to be drinkable early. It's on schedule, leaning to fruit-forward over power & structure. Full of flavor, delicious.
The power is harder to find for a young Port, but […]
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The power is harder to find for a young Port, but […]
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It's the next day when it drinks great, at which point it is velvety and focused. (Another solution: decanting. With the sediment, not a bad idea, although I am mostly anti-decanting.)
This probably outlives me, although as I age that is not quite the […]
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It's the next day when it drinks great, at which point it is velvety and focused. (Another solution: decanting. With the sediment, not a bad idea, although I am mostly anti-decanting.)
This probably outlives me, although as I age that is not quite the […]
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October 19, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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It's the next day when it drinks great, at which point it is velvety and focused. (Another solution: decanting. With the sediment, not a bad idea, although I am mostly anti-decanting.)
This probably outlives me, although as I age that is not quite the […]
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It's the next day when it drinks great, at which point it is velvety and focused. (Another solution: decanting. With the sediment, not a bad idea, although I am mostly anti-decanting.)
This probably outlives me, although as I age that is not quite the […]
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Happy Xinomavro day (Nov 1)
This '08 from Kir-Yianni is a Xino (Block 5 from 1972 vines) with something different--a 13% chunk of Syrah. It's got personality as a result. Plus, smaller production and more wood than the winery's popular Ramnista
This is […]
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Happy Xinomavro day (Nov 1)
This '08 from Kir-Yianni is a Xino (Block 5 from 1972 vines) with something different--a 13% chunk of Syrah. It's got personality as a result. Plus, smaller production and more wood than the winery's popular Ramnista
This is […]
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October 19, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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Happy Xinomavro day (Nov 1)
This '08 from Kir-Yianni is a Xino (Block 5 from 1972 vines) with something different--a 13% chunk of Syrah. It's got personality as a result. Plus, smaller production and more wood than the winery's popular Ramnista
This is […]
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Happy Xinomavro day (Nov 1)
This '08 from Kir-Yianni is a Xino (Block 5 from 1972 vines) with something different--a 13% chunk of Syrah. It's got personality as a result. Plus, smaller production and more wood than the winery's popular Ramnista
This is […]
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So it begins. Well, it's actually been going on for awhile, but apparently not everyone is paying attention. Thanks ProPublica.
https://www.propublica.org/article/cisa-election-security-donald-trump
@propublica.org
#politics #midterms
https://www.propublica.org/article/cisa-election-security-donald-trump
@propublica.org
#politics #midterms
www.propublica.org
October 19, 2026 at 10:33 AM
So it begins. Well, it's actually been going on for awhile, but apparently not everyone is paying attention. Thanks ProPublica.
https://www.propublica.org/article/cisa-election-security-donald-trump
@propublica.org
#politics #midterms
https://www.propublica.org/article/cisa-election-security-donald-trump
@propublica.org
#politics #midterms
The 2016 Martin's Lane Naramata Ranch is organic Pinot from 1300-1800 feet in Okanagan Valley, B. C. This is super this year, a relatively young winery hitting a home run. Seductive and intensely aromatic, it's laced with black cherry, strawberry and roses […]
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October 15, 2026 at 11:18 AM
The 2016 Martin's Lane Naramata Ranch is organic Pinot from 1300-1800 feet in Okanagan Valley, B. C. This is super this year, a relatively young winery hitting a home run. Seductive and intensely aromatic, it's laced with black cherry, strawberry and roses […]
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Perhaps you've heard TV cops reading a criminal defendant rights: "if you cannot afford counsel, one will be appointed for you." Gideon v. Wainwright, (U.S. SCt) interpreted the 6th Amendment to the Const (right to counsel) that way. We think it's a settled issue.
In theory. In practice, what […]
In theory. In practice, what […]
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October 13, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Perhaps you've heard TV cops reading a criminal defendant rights: "if you cannot afford counsel, one will be appointed for you." Gideon v. Wainwright, (U.S. SCt) interpreted the 6th Amendment to the Const (right to counsel) that way. We think it's a settled issue.
In theory. In practice, what […]
In theory. In practice, what […]
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This '99 from Silvia Imparato has stood the test of time. The juicy freshness of the wine is enticing, the fruit lifted on the palate. It turns earthier, but never decaying, with a touch of herbs, always with big acidity.
It's mostly Cab Sauvignon, with […]
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This '99 from Silvia Imparato has stood the test of time. The juicy freshness of the wine is enticing, the fruit lifted on the palate. It turns earthier, but never decaying, with a touch of herbs, always with big acidity.
It's mostly Cab Sauvignon, with […]
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October 12, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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This '99 from Silvia Imparato has stood the test of time. The juicy freshness of the wine is enticing, the fruit lifted on the palate. It turns earthier, but never decaying, with a touch of herbs, always with big acidity.
It's mostly Cab Sauvignon, with […]
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This '99 from Silvia Imparato has stood the test of time. The juicy freshness of the wine is enticing, the fruit lifted on the palate. It turns earthier, but never decaying, with a touch of herbs, always with big acidity.
It's mostly Cab Sauvignon, with […]
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The case for Impeachment, from the Phila Inquirer.
Gift links to the opening Editorial and the 1st of the scholarly articles supporting--they provided an entire section! Impressive editorial work from a local paper owned by a foundation […]
Gift links to the opening Editorial and the 1st of the scholarly articles supporting--they provided an entire section! Impressive editorial work from a local paper owned by a foundation […]
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October 11, 2026 at 3:22 PM
The case for Impeachment, from the Phila Inquirer.
Gift links to the opening Editorial and the 1st of the scholarly articles supporting--they provided an entire section! Impressive editorial work from a local paper owned by a foundation […]
Gift links to the opening Editorial and the 1st of the scholarly articles supporting--they provided an entire section! Impressive editorial work from a local paper owned by a foundation […]
Scary news for this beautiful and famed winery--a heist takes 30k bottles! #antinori
https://www.reuters.com/world/tuscan-winemaker-antinori-sees-red-after-6-million-theft-2026-10-09/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac8d74c8f1582000191a73f
Those stairs are beautiful, btw […]
https://www.reuters.com/world/tuscan-winemaker-antinori-sees-red-after-6-million-theft-2026-10-09/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac8d74c8f1582000191a73f
Those stairs are beautiful, btw […]
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October 9, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Scary news for this beautiful and famed winery--a heist takes 30k bottles! #antinori
https://www.reuters.com/world/tuscan-winemaker-antinori-sees-red-after-6-million-theft-2026-10-09/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac8d74c8f1582000191a73f
Those stairs are beautiful, btw […]
https://www.reuters.com/world/tuscan-winemaker-antinori-sees-red-after-6-million-theft-2026-10-09/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac8d74c8f1582000191a73f
Those stairs are beautiful, btw […]
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This 2012 from Jorge Rosas (Ramos Pinto's CEO) is a personal estate, Touriga Nacional-dominated. Quinta da Touriga was the first to be planted almost 100% with Touriga Nacional in Douro.
It's in a great place, ripe, laced with blueberries, a bit plump […]
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This 2012 from Jorge Rosas (Ramos Pinto's CEO) is a personal estate, Touriga Nacional-dominated. Quinta da Touriga was the first to be planted almost 100% with Touriga Nacional in Douro.
It's in a great place, ripe, laced with blueberries, a bit plump […]
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October 8, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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This 2012 from Jorge Rosas (Ramos Pinto's CEO) is a personal estate, Touriga Nacional-dominated. Quinta da Touriga was the first to be planted almost 100% with Touriga Nacional in Douro.
It's in a great place, ripe, laced with blueberries, a bit plump […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
This 2012 from Jorge Rosas (Ramos Pinto's CEO) is a personal estate, Touriga Nacional-dominated. Quinta da Touriga was the first to be planted almost 100% with Touriga Nacional in Douro.
It's in a great place, ripe, laced with blueberries, a bit plump […]
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So, my Medicare rebate of $90 came from Trump yesterday. Thank you, Donald. I want you to know I have donated it all and then some to Democrats in tightly run contests.
You should be proud that your actions have helped support the Democratic party.
BTW, I don't take bribes.
#medicare
You should be proud that your actions have helped support the Democratic party.
BTW, I don't take bribes.
#medicare
October 7, 2026 at 2:25 PM
So, my Medicare rebate of $90 came from Trump yesterday. Thank you, Donald. I want you to know I have donated it all and then some to Democrats in tightly run contests.
You should be proud that your actions have helped support the Democratic party.
BTW, I don't take bribes.
#medicare
You should be proud that your actions have helped support the Democratic party.
BTW, I don't take bribes.
#medicare
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So, if there was a Bordeaux week, there must be a Sauternes addendum. If that's not the rule, I'm making one. 😁
First up, 1996 Raymond-Lafond is a Sauternes with a hard edge of Botrytis. It was certainly pleasing and delicious, but not the generous style […]
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So, if there was a Bordeaux week, there must be a Sauternes addendum. If that's not the rule, I'm making one. 😁
First up, 1996 Raymond-Lafond is a Sauternes with a hard edge of Botrytis. It was certainly pleasing and delicious, but not the generous style […]
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October 5, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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So, if there was a Bordeaux week, there must be a Sauternes addendum. If that's not the rule, I'm making one. 😁
First up, 1996 Raymond-Lafond is a Sauternes with a hard edge of Botrytis. It was certainly pleasing and delicious, but not the generous style […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
So, if there was a Bordeaux week, there must be a Sauternes addendum. If that's not the rule, I'm making one. 😁
First up, 1996 Raymond-Lafond is a Sauternes with a hard edge of Botrytis. It was certainly pleasing and delicious, but not the generous style […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
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This '00 Giscours another in Why I Love Bordeaux. Subtly concentrated fruit shows up on the palate, but never jammy, always bright. It still feels fuller bodied than I thought at first
It adds a complex medley on the finish, with a touch of bitter herbs […]
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This '00 Giscours another in Why I Love Bordeaux. Subtly concentrated fruit shows up on the palate, but never jammy, always bright. It still feels fuller bodied than I thought at first
It adds a complex medley on the finish, with a touch of bitter herbs […]
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October 2, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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This '00 Giscours another in Why I Love Bordeaux. Subtly concentrated fruit shows up on the palate, but never jammy, always bright. It still feels fuller bodied than I thought at first
It adds a complex medley on the finish, with a touch of bitter herbs […]
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This '00 Giscours another in Why I Love Bordeaux. Subtly concentrated fruit shows up on the palate, but never jammy, always bright. It still feels fuller bodied than I thought at first
It adds a complex medley on the finish, with a touch of bitter herbs […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Another oldie Bordeaux, and very different than the Ch. Latour (Monday's post) with which it was drunk. A little weightier, a little meatier, but not as silky, or as unctuous. It showed great and again showed how Bordeaux seems to age so effortlessly.
Age […]
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Age […]
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September 30, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Another oldie Bordeaux, and very different than the Ch. Latour (Monday's post) with which it was drunk. A little weightier, a little meatier, but not as silky, or as unctuous. It showed great and again showed how Bordeaux seems to age so effortlessly.
Age […]
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Age […]
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By reputation, '89 isn't a superstar Latour, but I always thought a lot of '89s were underestimated as some were hard in their youth (more so on the Left Bank by my own aging recollection) and took more time to unfold. Still, if not ready now, not gonna […]
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By reputation, '89 isn't a superstar Latour, but I always thought a lot of '89s were underestimated as some were hard in their youth (more so on the Left Bank by my own aging recollection) and took more time to unfold. Still, if not ready now, not gonna […]
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September 28, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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By reputation, '89 isn't a superstar Latour, but I always thought a lot of '89s were underestimated as some were hard in their youth (more so on the Left Bank by my own aging recollection) and took more time to unfold. Still, if not ready now, not gonna […]
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By reputation, '89 isn't a superstar Latour, but I always thought a lot of '89s were underestimated as some were hard in their youth (more so on the Left Bank by my own aging recollection) and took more time to unfold. Still, if not ready now, not gonna […]
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1/2 "Goodbye to Summer" week marches on. Fall is here, Nor'easter approaches. Flannel sheets on, Bordeaux standing up. Check
But still time for wine with a summer hint or two. Of course, Santorini produces whites with depth that work all year round, but who […]
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But still time for wine with a summer hint or two. Of course, Santorini produces whites with depth that work all year round, but who […]
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September 25, 2026 at 10:58 AM
1/2 "Goodbye to Summer" week marches on. Fall is here, Nor'easter approaches. Flannel sheets on, Bordeaux standing up. Check
But still time for wine with a summer hint or two. Of course, Santorini produces whites with depth that work all year round, but who […]
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But still time for wine with a summer hint or two. Of course, Santorini produces whites with depth that work all year round, but who […]
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Mailed ballot in PA: Received, returned in 48 hours. In about 72 hours, had email from officials that my ballot is in their hands and awaiting counting (by quirk of PA law, you cannot count mail ballots until election day.
So, mail balloting alive and well. So far. In PA. (Maybe not Utah where […]
So, mail balloting alive and well. So far. In PA. (Maybe not Utah where […]
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September 24, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Mailed ballot in PA: Received, returned in 48 hours. In about 72 hours, had email from officials that my ballot is in their hands and awaiting counting (by quirk of PA law, you cannot count mail ballots until election day.
So, mail balloting alive and well. So far. In PA. (Maybe not Utah where […]
So, mail balloting alive and well. So far. In PA. (Maybe not Utah where […]
1/2 whew. Got party invite from a friend using something called punchbowl.
I go to open--seemed ok--but asked me to sign into my Google account. 1st alarm goes off. I actually entered a PW. Then, I see on a legit looking Google sign-in page an apparently real warning--are you trying to sign in […]
I go to open--seemed ok--but asked me to sign into my Google account. 1st alarm goes off. I actually entered a PW. Then, I see on a legit looking Google sign-in page an apparently real warning--are you trying to sign in […]
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September 24, 2026 at 10:54 AM
1/2 whew. Got party invite from a friend using something called punchbowl.
I go to open--seemed ok--but asked me to sign into my Google account. 1st alarm goes off. I actually entered a PW. Then, I see on a legit looking Google sign-in page an apparently real warning--are you trying to sign in […]
I go to open--seemed ok--but asked me to sign into my Google account. 1st alarm goes off. I actually entered a PW. Then, I see on a legit looking Google sign-in page an apparently real warning--are you trying to sign in […]
Taking another look at this "classic" Alvarinho. I'm always liking this 2015 as my stash dwindles down.
A fresh white, a "remember summer" wine, it has surprising depth, a green hint, a bright and somewhat tense demeanor, and powerful aromatics. There's a […]
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A fresh white, a "remember summer" wine, it has surprising depth, a green hint, a bright and somewhat tense demeanor, and powerful aromatics. There's a […]
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September 23, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Taking another look at this "classic" Alvarinho. I'm always liking this 2015 as my stash dwindles down.
A fresh white, a "remember summer" wine, it has surprising depth, a green hint, a bright and somewhat tense demeanor, and powerful aromatics. There's a […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
A fresh white, a "remember summer" wine, it has surprising depth, a green hint, a bright and somewhat tense demeanor, and powerful aromatics. There's a […]
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Fall is Wed. Still time for summer-y wines! Let's go Greece!
Alpha Estate's unoaked '22 SauvBlanc from a single block over 600m in Northern Greece, is tight, bright, grassy on the nose and predictably a bit green on the palate. Also nicely concentrated with […]
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Alpha Estate's unoaked '22 SauvBlanc from a single block over 600m in Northern Greece, is tight, bright, grassy on the nose and predictably a bit green on the palate. Also nicely concentrated with […]
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September 21, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Fall is Wed. Still time for summer-y wines! Let's go Greece!
Alpha Estate's unoaked '22 SauvBlanc from a single block over 600m in Northern Greece, is tight, bright, grassy on the nose and predictably a bit green on the palate. Also nicely concentrated with […]
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Alpha Estate's unoaked '22 SauvBlanc from a single block over 600m in Northern Greece, is tight, bright, grassy on the nose and predictably a bit green on the palate. Also nicely concentrated with […]
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Gorgeous day, nice crowds for Rittenhouse art fair. Virginia artist Brie Hayden specializes in antique liquor bottles! These were nice (my photo is bad ...)
Briehayden.com
@Briehaydenart on Instagram
NFI
#philadelphia #wine #art
Briehayden.com
@Briehaydenart on Instagram
NFI
#philadelphia #wine #art
September 19, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Gorgeous day, nice crowds for Rittenhouse art fair. Virginia artist Brie Hayden specializes in antique liquor bottles! These were nice (my photo is bad ...)
Briehayden.com
@Briehaydenart on Instagram
NFI
#philadelphia #wine #art
Briehayden.com
@Briehaydenart on Instagram
NFI
#philadelphia #wine #art
@Tusky Am really liking the scheduled post feature. Thanks!
But question--is there a way to schedule multiple posts, that is, say I have a new post, it's a little long, there's a part 2 in a Reply. There's no point scheduling Part 1 if I can't get both parts to appear in correct sequence at the […]
But question--is there a way to schedule multiple posts, that is, say I have a new post, it's a little long, there's a part 2 in a Reply. There's no point scheduling Part 1 if I can't get both parts to appear in correct sequence at the […]
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September 19, 2026 at 12:35 PM
@Tusky Am really liking the scheduled post feature. Thanks!
But question--is there a way to schedule multiple posts, that is, say I have a new post, it's a little long, there's a part 2 in a Reply. There's no point scheduling Part 1 if I can't get both parts to appear in correct sequence at the […]
But question--is there a way to schedule multiple posts, that is, say I have a new post, it's a little long, there's a part 2 in a Reply. There's no point scheduling Part 1 if I can't get both parts to appear in correct sequence at the […]