I'm Aaron (these are my personal views)
aaronsmethurst.bsky.social
I'm Aaron (these are my personal views)
@aaronsmethurst.bsky.social
I am a WSET Certified wine expert, I speak 6 languages, and I like to travel. My personal thoughts and interests.
Ever brushed your teeth at the dinner table?
Or tasted mushrooms blindfolded?

BLIND in Porto is a Michelin-starred sensory trip I won’t forget.
Full write-up: open.substack.com/pub/vinifera...
August 27, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Just got back from two weeks in the USA. I stopped by a wine bar in Durango, CO. Where the wine is made on site. In plastic bins. Have a read.
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A Curious Sip at Four Leaves Winery in Durango
🍷 “Plastic bins,” he said. That’s when I knew—I had to try it.
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July 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Sommelier Sensei Chapter 2 "What is Wine?" Is now available for your viewing. Let me know what you think! #wset #wine #wineeducation #vino #manga
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2. The Basics of Wine
Chapter 2: Explaining what wine is
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March 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Sommelier Sensei has started issuing Wine Tasting Challenges to help you grow your wine knowledge. Join him here.
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Sommelier Sensei's Tasting Challenges
Join Tannin as Explore how Pros Taste Wine
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March 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Last month I was inspired to write a book, and while I work on self-publishing and updating the illustrations, I will share some of the contents for your feedback. #wine #manga #substack
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Vinifera Vines Presents: Sommelier Sensei
A Mange-Inspired Guide to Basic Wine Education
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March 4, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Vinifera Vines is my new Substack about wine. I'm not real active, but I will post some fun stuff in the coming weeks. Have a look and subscribe for now. It's free. #wine #Sommelier #WineEducation #WineLife #Vino
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Vinifera Vines
Exploring wine tasting, pairing, and viticulture as an amateur with an WSET degree
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March 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.

Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:

www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Wildfire climate connection
Climate change, including increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere, has been a key driver in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires in the western United States during the last ...
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January 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
@newsguard.bsky.social would you consider making some Bluesky starter packs featuring high credibility sources in thematic areas (politics, health)?
January 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Read NewsGuard co-CEO Steven Brill's Opinion in @politico.com "Trump’s FCC and FTC Chairs Say I Run a Censorship ‘Cartel.’ Here’s the Truth."

"Journalists should be accountable to readers — not government censors," writes Brill.

www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Opinion | Trump’s FCC and FTC Chairs Say I Run a Censorship ‘Cartel.’ Here’s the Truth.
Journalists should be accountable to readers — not government censors.
www.politico.com
January 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM