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Desert Rock Winery [October 2020]
Let me introduce you to my good friend Barbara Hampton. Barb was a Pre-Op/PACU nurse when I met her while on an assignment at Core Institute Specialty Hospital. [affectionately known to those of us who have worked there as CISH] I would always tell Barb that she “takes me places… I’ve never been.” [country song by Mark Wills] She would find the most beautiful brunch and lunch places for us to meet up, some of which have become my favorite spots!! I’m thankful for all of the m
Sharon Wix
2 days ago3 min read
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Oak Creek Vineyards [October 2020]
Day trips to Jerome, Cottonwood, Cornville, and/or Camp Verde areas are all the rage for wine drinking/seeking enthusiast!! You see,...
Sharon Wix
Oct 83 min read
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Spoiled Dog Winery [September 2020]
Ok guys, dig deep now… do you remember when my sister, Lisa was visiting last year and we did that epic loop drive that included a wine...
Sharon Wix
Sep 243 min read
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Arbor Crest Wine Cellars [August 2020]
Welcome back to Spokane, where Wine with Wixy is visiting Arbor Crest Wine Cellars. I’m pretty excited about this place, it probably...
Sharon Wix
Sep 173 min read
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O’ Fidelitas [July 2020]
Hey y’all!! Still here in Woodinville, at our third and final stop of the day… O Fidelitas. Isn’t it crazy how you can have almost...
Sharon Wix
Sep 103 min read
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Patterson Cellars [July 2020]
Hey guys, welcome back to Woodinville, Washington!! Now that we have last week’s winery safely behind us, we’re not going to be traveling...
Sharon Wix
Sep 33 min read
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DeLille Cellars [July 2020]
I had always heard that the quaint little town of Woodinville had many wineries in which to choose from. Come to find out, the wine...
Sharon Wix
Aug 274 min read
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Marcus Sophia Winery [July 2020]
As I’ve said many times in the past, I usually “just happen” to come across most of my wine tasting venues, but I honestly have no...
Sharon Wix
Aug 204 min read
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The Wine Shack [June 2020]
As with many of my winery adventures, I found The Wine Shack completely by accident. You see I heard about this amazing 9-mile beach in...
Sharon Wix
Aug 134 min read
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Tailing Loop Winery [June 2020]
Hello from Kalispel, Montana!! As I mentioned in last week’s blog, we are visiting my #pilotwife friend Deb, and her family… also known...
Sharon Wix
Aug 63 min read
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Stottle Winery [May 2020]
Welcome back to Enumclaw, Washington for the summer!! This time I landed myself an assignment a little closer to “home” in Tacoma at St...
Sharon Wix
Jul 304 min read
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Pahrump Valley Winery [May 2020]
Here we are again, slipping through Las Vegas as we’re headed outta Phoenix for the Summer. Our trip just wouldn’t be complete without...
Sharon Wix
Jul 233 min read
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In-Home Wine Tasting [March 2020]
A big hello to all my Wine with Wixy fans, and welcome to my home in Phoenix, AZ!! [Actually we are still just renting during the time of...
Sharon Wix
Jul 163 min read
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The Brush Bar [March 2020]
Here I am, back at another paint and wine event!! I can’t begin to tell you how much I enjoy doing these paintings, [and drinking wine.....
Sharon Wix
Jul 93 min read
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Jamie's Wine Bar [February 2020]
I really can't start talking about Jamie’s Wine Bar without first telling you a little bit about Wrigley Mansion. [the place where...
Sharon Wix
Jul 24 min read
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Heritage Square Wine Festival [January 2020]
Now you may be thinking great.. another wine festival!!? I admit that by now, I may have the same thought going through my head but… this...
Sharon Wix
Jun 254 min read
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The Whining Pig [December 2019]
How totally awesome is it to find out that in a shopping center [Desert Ridge Marketplace] where we [Shawn and I] have been going for...
Sharon Wix
Jun 183 min read
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Wine Country RV Park [September 2019]
All right, if you remember at the closing of last weeks blog, I mentioned that Shawn found a unique campground for us to stay. Well, we...
Sharon Wix
Jun 114 min read
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Holmes Harbor Cellars [August 2019]
As I mentioned last week, my sister [Lisa Yoder] is in town visiting!! So much to do and to see, and so little time!! After picking her...
Sharon Wix
Jun 43 min read
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The Portland Wine Bar [August 2019]
Welcome to Portland!! If my memory serves me correctly, we have a pretty busy day ahead of us!! Thanks to my extensive and genius...
Sharon Wix
May 284 min read
![Edgefield Winery [August 2019]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/68c64e_f21cbc5c3ff244c982650ed68fe13782~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/68c64e_f21cbc5c3ff244c982650ed68fe13782~mv2.webp)
![Edgefield Winery [August 2019]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/68c64e_f21cbc5c3ff244c982650ed68fe13782~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/68c64e_f21cbc5c3ff244c982650ed68fe13782~mv2.webp)
Edgefield Winery [August 2019]
Our first [winery] stop as we’re heading on our Portland/ Multnomah Falls/Mount St. Helens Road trip is Edgefield Winery. It is actually...
Sharon Wix
May 213 min read
![Vashon Winery [August 2019]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/68c64e_b471c030e52c44fa975223f94514151a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/68c64e_b471c030e52c44fa975223f94514151a~mv2.webp)
![Vashon Winery [August 2019]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/68c64e_b471c030e52c44fa975223f94514151a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/68c64e_b471c030e52c44fa975223f94514151a~mv2.webp)
Vashon Winery [August 2019]
Welcome back to Vashon Vashon-Maury Island !! I thought it would only be fitting, since we were exploring Vashon Island, that we stopped...
Sharon Wix
May 144 min read
![Palouse Winery [August 2019]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/68c64e_9310c6c7bf864e9fa8028a989c15aaa2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/68c64e_9310c6c7bf864e9fa8028a989c15aaa2~mv2.webp)
![Palouse Winery [August 2019]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/68c64e_9310c6c7bf864e9fa8028a989c15aaa2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/68c64e_9310c6c7bf864e9fa8028a989c15aaa2~mv2.webp)
Palouse Winery [August 2019]
I have always loved exploring new areas and trying new things, but when I have visitors in town, I really take the role of tour guide...
Sharon Wix
May 73 min read
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