First Sip of Summer w/ #First SipNZ | @Villa Maria_Wine

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by L.M. Archer FWS, Bourgogne ML

Ready for The First Sip of Summer? Well, are you?!

Villa Maria Wnery in Marlborough, New Zealand crafts exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates in Woodinville Wine Country.

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That’s right! Searching for some affordable summer quaffers suitable for any deck, beach, boat, and pool party?

Then get ready for tonight’s First Sip of Summer Tweet-Up featuring New Zealand’s most awarded winery,

Villa Maria Winery.

It all happens June 15th, from 5-8 pm PST – follow on Twitter: #FirstSipNZ

Join @villamaria_wine Chief Winemaker Nick Picone (@PiconeNick) and Senior Marlborough Winemaker at Villa Maria Helen Morrison (@helen_wine) as they uncrack some succulent

Villa Maria Private Bin 2016 Sauvignon Blanc and Villa Maria Private Bin 2015 Bubbly Sauvignon Blanc

with thirsty wine lovers world-wide.

(Note: At $14.99, these wines offer quality and value.)

Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc reflects the optimum growing region of Marlborough, New Zealand.

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Villa Maria Bubbly Sauvignon Blanc offers an affordable summer party drink option.

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Media maven Janet Fouts (@jfouts) and wine gal about town, Elizabeth Smith (@travelwinechick) move things along; you can catch my own commentary @binNotes.

Hope to see you tonight on Twitter from 5-8 pm PST for that sweet First Sip of Summer!

#FirstSipNZ

@villamaria_wine

@villamaria_usa

@PiconeNick

@helen_wine

@jfouts

@travelwinechick

@binNotes

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