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• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: The Captain’s Log: ‘Brand’ New...

  

  The Captain is finally putting serious thought into its branding, including new names for some beloved beers, and a new logo as well. Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Million Dollar Sips: 10 Wine Tips For Your Business Dinner

  

  Have you ever been faced with ordering wine at a business dinner and didn't want the client to think you had no idea what to select. Face it, wine lists can be... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Southpaw Red and White Port Style Wine

  

  On a cold winters day, what a better way to warm up than a glass of port. Southpaw Port to boot, which describes me totally. Yes I'm a Southpaw. I'm left handed. Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: Booths Cruise!

  

  The Westchester County Center. It is home to the Westchester Knicks, a far more palatable version of the team than their varsity siblings down in the city. It i... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Grapes of Champagne

  

  Champagne is made in the Champagne region of France. The uniqueness of Champagne comes from the chalky soil that gives Champagne it's unique aroma and flavor. Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• South Jersey Slow Food

  

  Ever since moving to South Jersey I've missed the the food of the Hudson Valley. I do go back at least once a month, but it's been tough to find restaurants tha... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: New York To Super Bowl: You’re...

  

  When we last saw Simon Ellis, it was considerably nicer out. He was on the patio. The sun was shining. He was contemplating exactly which beer should be chosen... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Boston Wine Expo Post: The Other Side of the Finger Lakes by Debbie Gioquindo

  

  I was a guest blogger for the Boston Wine Expo which is coming up February 14 15, 2015 at the Seaport Hotel World Trade Center in Boston. An Expo not to be... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Hanna Winery 2013 Chardonnay

  

  Located in the Sonoma Valley and founded in 1985 by world-renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Elias Hanna to get back to his farming heritage, today is run by his... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: Small Batches, Big Flavors, Fond...

  

  The Super Bowl is a week away, which means it is time for the Captain Lawrence Hop Bowl, pitting a dozen memorable small-batch brews from the past... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Shades of Chardonnay

  

  Wine tasting can be complicated, or as complicated as you make it. We are all individuals with different tastes. Our taste are as individual to us as our... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Friendship Discovery Renewal; Under The Tuscan Sun

  

  Best known for her book "Under the Tuscan Sun", Frances Mayes has created a line of wines to compliment her Tuscan Sun lifestyle. Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Podcast: Wines of Turkey

  

  In this podcast I talk to Shane Rai of Vino Rai a Turkish wine importer. When you listen, you will get an overview of the history of the wines of Turkey. Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Mionetto's Prosecco With Organically Grown Grapes

  

  Even though the new year as come and we are well into, doesn't mean you don't uncork a bubbly.Mionetto's Prosecco D.o.c Treviso is made with certified... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Wines of Northern Rhone

  If you like the Syrah, welcome to it's birthplace, the Northern Rhone region of France.There are 5 main areas that produce Syrah each with it's own... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Wines of Bianchi Vineyards

  

  Everybody has a dream. In 1974 Glenn Bianchi and his father, Joseph invested in a winery in the Central Valley of California. That was just the beginning. Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room The Captain’s Log: Mo’ Better Brews

  

  Having been a good boy all year, Captain Lawrence got some rather large presents from Santa this past holiday season. There’s a new bottling line that it... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 2015 - An Educational Year To Come

  

  In the past few weeks I've been deciding what can I give my readers. I reflected to the people I've met this past year and how I've helped them or they have... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: New Year’s, New Beers

  

  They don’t have the cache of Christmas and New Year’s, but these days in between are, in a sense, holidays in their own right—time to seek out old friends, knoc... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 3 Types Of Bubbles To Pop New Years Eve Under $20

  

  You know what they say " Champagne taste on a beer wallet." Well, there are many nice sparkling wines that taste good and are under $20. Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK