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@vinoetseq.bsky.social
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Owner — @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social WSET L3 Advanced Certification in Wine 🍷 Oenophile who lawyers occasionally Arbitrator & mediator Pairing wine with food, sports & court opinions www.instagram.com/vinoetseq

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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Stop in on Friday, 2/20, 3-5 p.m. & kick your weekend off right with a tasting of Rhinodart, local purveyor of fine libations. Our horned friends will be sampling their delicious cocktails. #wine #winesky #spirits #cocktails #beer #bskybeer #cigars #rhinodart #buylocal #brentwoodtn #nashville
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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
For our owner office hours this week: German Pinot Noir, or Spätburgunder, is on the rise. Sunday, 2/15, 12-5, try this fascinating Günther Schlink. Might open a S.A. Chenin Blanc as well. #wine #winesky #spirits #beer #bskybeer #cigars #cocktails #pinotnoir #winetasting #brentwoodtn #nashville
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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
New product alert! Casa de Saima Tinto from Portugal made from the Baga grape. Italian Mountain Bubbles! Revi Trento Zero Dosage, straight from a great Wine Spectator write-up. #wine #winesky #spirits #beer #bskybeer #cigars #brentwoodtn #nashville
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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
It’s Super Bowl Sunday, and we will be open 12-5 on Sunday for all your last minute party needs. Sunday guest star Art Moncrief will be tasting the 2023 Gilbert Cellars Left Bank. #wine #spirits #beer #cigars #winetasting #brentwoodtn #nashville
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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
If we’re able to open Sunday, Chris will share this Carol Shelton beast. Blackberry & blueberry aromas w/pepper & floral notes. Palate of plum, huckleberry & allspice. $22.99 & 92pts from #Wine Enthusiast. #winesky #spirits #beer #bskybeer #cigars #winetasting #zinfandel #brentwoodtn #nashville
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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Join us for our owner office hours on Sunday, 1/18, from 12-5 and taste the 2016 Cave Spring Riesling from the Niagara Peninsula in Canada! #wine #spirits #beer #cigars #riesling #CanadianWine #brentwoodtn #nashville
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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
We have some great new products, including a couple of bottles of Old Overholt, a 93-point Damilano Barolo, a new amaro, some local Black Abbey, Sexton Single Malt & a Suigei Sake. #wine #spirits #beer #cigars #whiskey #italianliquor #amaro #sake #rye #irishwhiskey #barolo #brentwoodtn #nashville
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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
New products alert! Here’s a quick look at just some of the new tasty treats on our shelves. #wine #winesky #spirits #beer #bskybeer #cigars #cbd #thc #whiskey #cocktails #bourbon #pinotnoir #brentwoodtn #nashville
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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Happy Sunday, y’all! We’re open 12-5, so stop by and taste this organic 2022 Zweigelt from Pratsch in the Niederösterreich in Austria. It’s dry with bright acidity and red fruits. #wine #spirits #beer #cigars #cocktails #AustrianWine #niederoesterreich #zweigelt #organicwine #brentwoodtn #nashville
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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Sunday Owner Office Hours are back, December 28, 12-5 p.m. In honor of Chris’s mom, we’ll be tasting an American SB from Alexander Valley & an Italian Cab/Merlot from Sella Antica. #wine #spirits #bskybeer #cigars #cocktails #merlot #cabernetsauvignon #sauvignonblanc #brentwoodtn #nashville
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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
We still have everything for under your tree! Silver Oak, one of Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2025 from Cristom & Celebration IPA. You can even see some Five Farms! #wine #winesky #spirits #beer #bskybeer #cigars #pinotnoir #cabernet #ipa #whiskey #irishwhiskey #cocktails #brentwoodtn #nashville
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
How is KY ahead of VA?
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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Reminder: Stop by the shop today from 4-6 p.m. and taste some lovely wines from top Napa producer Duckhorn Vineyards! #wine #winesky #spirits #beer #bskybeer #cigars #merlot #cabernetsauvignon #chardonnay #sauvignonblanc #winetasting #brentwoodtn #nashville
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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Upcoming Events board has been updated! Stop in this Friday, December 12,4-6 p.m., and try wines from world famous Duckhorn Vineyards. It’s the perfect time to find a gift for yourself and the wine lovers in your life. #wine #spirits #beer #cigars #napavalley #winetasting #brentwoodtn #nashville
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
If you’re in the #Brentwood / #Nashville area Sunday, come say hi and taste at our shop! #wine #winesky
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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Tasting reminder, today (Friday), 4-7pm, stop by for a taste of Chile with Escudo Rojo. #wine #spirits #beer #cigars #cocktails #chileanwine #winetasting #brentwoodtn #nashville
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Thanksgiving lineup . . . #wine #WineSky
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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
New Product Alert: (1) 2023 Outlier Pinot Noir (94 points from Wine Enthusiast); (2) 2020 Chateau Gaudin (92 points at the Decanter World Wine Awards); and (3) Le Beaujolais nouveau est arrivé! #wine #spirits #bskybeer #cigars #cocktails #pinotnoir #cabernetsauvignon #brentwoodtn #nashville
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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Shop with us on Sunday, 11/23 from 12-5 and we will help you get ready for Thanksgiving with a tasting of the 2022 Tassajara Pinot Noir from Monterey County. A great, versatile, approachable red for Thanksgiving dinner. #wine #spirits #beer #cigars #pinotnoir #brentwoodtn #nashville
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Hey #wine peeps, give my shop a follow. :-)
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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Save the date! On Friday, October 24, from 4-6 p.m., Viviana from 100% Italiano will be in the shop tasting their Amaro Importante and two Italian red wines from their portfolio. A great way to start your Friday evening. #wine #spirits #amaro #italianliquor #italianwine #brentwoodtn #nashville
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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
It’s Friday, y’all! Stop by the shop from 3-6pm and taste a couple of new items and a store selection from Jameson, Penelope, and Yellowstone. #spirits #wine #whiskey #irishwhiskey #bourbon #ryewhiskey #cocktails #brentwoodtn #nashville
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
My babies. :-) #wine #spirits #brentwoodtn #nashville
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
I’m finding it’s a bit dangerous to own @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social as I keep coming across gems like this on our shelves. #wine #Port
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Maryland Farms Wine & Spirits @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
The bright aromas of raspberry, blackberry, strawberry & cherry meld together on the palette. Soft, yet firm tannins frame the fruit with spices & vanilla into a balanced, lingering finish. Come in and grab a bottle of Willajory Willamtte Valley Pinot Noir at under $20!
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
So excited to embark on this adventure as co-owner of @marylandfarmsws.bsky.social with my beautiful wife, Marianne. Look forward to being in the shop Monday & getting to work with this amazing team. Please follow the shop on your socials & come see us! #wine #spirits #cigars #Nashville #Brentwood
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
It's again time to support a great cause. Please consider a donation to Autism Tennessee's Pajama Walk and 5K to support those dealing with #Autism. You can donate below or sign up to run the certified 5K at AutismTN's homepage. Let's go! fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/PJWalk5k/...
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
For my Friday #wine post, this is a helpful breakdown of the price hikes the wine & spirits industry is seeing following the #tariffs. It cost me $50 more for my spring shipment from New Zealand. Politics aside, drinking is just more expensive now. www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/indu...
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
For my Friday #wine post, a feature on California #Zinfandel. My go-to producers? Limerick Lane and Ridge. www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine...
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
There’s a duh/strawman aspect to this. Of course taste & cost are the most important factors in selling #wine. “Here is my $300 Cab. It tastes like overripe, molded fruit but we have solar panels!” Get out of here. It’s about making great wine then telling the story of why it is worth a few extra $.
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
The #wine community largely voted for the man who may obliterate their own industry, or will at least take a damn good run at it. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/19/o...
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Opinion | A Pro-Trump Community Reckons With Losing a Beloved Immigrant Neighbor
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
For my Friday #wine post, Happy Pride! www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/trav...
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
For my Friday #wine post, here is a little primer on what the word "reserve" actually means on a wine label. The short answer? Everything or nothing, depending on who is using it and where. www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/drink...
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Want high quality traditional method sparkling wines without the hefty price tag of high-end Champagne? I recommend Franciacorta & England. Ca' del Bosco is amazing. Hopefully more of these wines will be entering American markets even with the tariff threats. www.decanter.com/wine-travel/...
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Franciacorta by bike - Decanter
Franciacorta by bike: Take in the vineyards of Franciacorta by bike for an immersive introduction to the sparkling wine region.
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
My new cocktail. www.instagram.com/p/DKXECrDN4k...
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Building on last Friday's #wine post, signs of a turnaround are already popping up. www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/indu...
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Crisis means opportunity. #wine www.winespectator.com/articles/tou...
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Has Wine Hit Tough Times? Yes, But That's An Opportunity
U.S. wine sales are declining during a time of generational change—but that’s a chance to write a new chapter
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Okay BlueSky #wine people, I have a family trip to the #London area near the end of this month. Wine related things I need to do? Places to go?
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Darn tootin’! #wine apple.news/Ay95UZopgQiq...
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Why economists should like booze — The Economist
A martini doesn’t just steady the nerves after a rollercoaster week
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
For my Friday #wine post, an insightful article about the brilliance of #PinotNoir from #NewZealand, and #CentralOtago in particular. I particularly recommend the wines of Two Paddocks, Chard Farm, and Felton. www.foodandwine.com/new-zealand-...
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This Region Is Producing the World’s Most Interesting Pinot Noir — Here Are 6 Sommelier Picks to Try
The Southern Hemisphere is home to some of the most exciting Pinot Noirs being produced right now. Read on for a deep dive into the category and to get recommendations for some of our favorite…
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
AutismTN's After Bash is this Thursday. There are 4 ways to support us: come to the party at the Loveless Barn, buy 50/50 raffle tickets, bid in our silent auction, or any combination of the 3. I hope to see many of you there! #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance e.givesmart.com/events/GfG/
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AutismTN AfterBash
Help Autism Tennessee spread the word about AutismTN's AfterBash!
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
In which I bring #wine back from #Louisville. #BodegaClandestina #MaxvilleWinery #ForgeCellars www.instagram.com/share/BAFa0v...
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Where a wine guy drinks #bourbon in #Lousiville. www.instagram.com/share/BASuTY...
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Yes, Virginia, there is *amazing* #Cuban food in #Louisville. #LaBodeguitaDeMima www.instagram.com/share/BAOEuk...
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Where I visit #Etna & #Givry. buff.ly/2s3Xv7j #wine #ItalianWine #EtnaDOC #Carricante #FrenchWine #Burgundy #Bourgogne #CoteChalonnaise #PinotNoir #Nashville #HallsCatch
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Post #1 on my recent trip to Louisville. buff.ly/ffmwThH #Louisville #LouisvilleKY #21c #21cLouisville #ProofOnMain #Amaro #Madeira #ForgeCellars #centralotago #PinotNoir #Bourbon
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Where I try a decade old Virginian #PetitManseng. buff.ly/y2BnKtv #wine #VirginiaWine #MonticelloAVA #ChestnutOakVineyard
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Friday #wine wisdom.
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Church of England bans alcohol-free wine from Holy Communion - Decanter
The Church of England has ruled that alcohol-free wine cannot be used in Holy Communion, as it would violate ecclesiastical law.
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Chris @vinoetseq.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
It's finally Pairings week, people! Hope to see many of you at this amazing series of #wine events in #Nashville funding the fight against #cancer!
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Pairings - Nashville Wine Auction
Save the dates in 2024 for Nashville’s Ultimate Wine and Food Weekend, Pairings.
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