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• SAVOR 2018: Blended Beer From Blenderie Ommegang

  

  If you are a fan of Brewery Ommegang's Three Philosophers blended beer then you would be interested to know that the Cooperstown New York brewery has launched... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Left Coast Estate Cools the Pinot

  

  June 5th was the last day for comments regarding the proposed Van Duzer Corridor AVA, a viticultural area that would be carved out of the existing Willamette... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The 2018 SAVOR Collaboration Beer: Brett De Vinum

  

  One of the highlights to the annual SAVOR: An American Craft Beer Food Experience is that every guest leaves with a parting gift — a collaboration beer... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Celebrating Generations of Vineyard Workers with Matsu Tinta De Toro

  

  Castilla y León is the largest region of Spain, as well the largest region of all the European Union, and hosts the wine regions of Ribera and Rueda in... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Lucas & Lewellen's Hidden Asset

  

  Hidden Asset refers to a wine, a red blend to be specific, that Lucas Lewellen Estate Vineyards produces to honor their estate vineyards in Santa Barbara... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Nebbiolo is Still King at Breaux Vineyards

  

  Breaux Vineyards opened in 1997 when it was only the fifth winery in Loudoun County and the 50th in Virginia. Today Breaux is one of the largest of the 43... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Off the Beaten Trail in Virginia Wine Country with Rosemont Vineyards

  

  Located in a remote area of the Commonwealth, Rosemont Vineyards and Winery is relatively disadvantaged when selling their wine. Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #AccessAlbarino with Snooth and Rias Baixas Wine

  

  Galicia is located in the northwest corner of Spain and is home to Rías Baixas Albariño wine. DO Rías Baixas was created in 1980, but when Spain joined the EU i... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Miner Family Winery 2017 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

  

  In July 1993 the Oakville and Rutherford AVA's were carved out of the central Napa Valley AVA in order to accentuate their specific micro-climates best suited... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Dave Phinney Back with More Locations Wine

  

  Locations is a concept by winemaker Dave Phinney that attempts to create a wine encompassing the various wine regions within a country or state. Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Chalk Hill 2016 Estate Sauvignon Blanc

  

  The Chalk Hill AVA is one of Sonoma County's 13 appellations and was carved out of the northeast corner of the Russian River Valley AVA in 1983. Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Lodi Rosé Wines for Mothers Day

  

  Lodi California is perhaps America's most diverse wine region - Paso Robles may object - but any region that grows over 125 varieties is quite diverse. Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #VABreweryChallenge #59: A Family Legacy at Portner Brewhouse

  

  In 1867, there were 3,700 breweries operating in America and one of those was Alexandria based The Robert Portner Brewing Company. Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Gonzalez Byass: From Jerez to Rioja to Rueda to Riax Baixas

  

  In 1835 at only 23 years old Manuel María González Ángel founded the precursor to Gonzalez Byass creating the Tío Pepe (Uncle Joe) sherry brand inspired by his... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Ribera Y Rueda: Tempranillo Y Verdejo

  

  Many wine consumers are probably familiar with the Designation of Origin (D.O.) Ribera del Duero wine region, situated in north-central Spain, roughly two... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Barefoot Wade Wanders into West Virginia's Abolitionist Ale Works

  

  When traveling through Loudoun County wine country via Route 9 (Charles Town Pike) travelers eventually enter West Virginia crossing over the Appalachian Trail... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• A Trio of Hess Select White Wine

  

  Last month we experienced a delicious wine lunch with representatives of the Hess Family Wine Estates where we focused primarily on their Napa Valley estate... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Malbec World Day with Argentinian Wine from Salta, Valle De Uco, and Patagonia

  

  Wines of Argentina has designated Friday April 20th as Malbec World Day so why don't we delve into the world's most popular producer of Malbec wine. Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #VABreweryChallenge: #58 - Ono Brewing Company

  

  Chantilly now has its second craft brewery as Ono Brewing Company joins Mustang Sally's to offer craft beer near the intersection of Route 18 and Route 50. Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Durham, Craft Beer, Lemurs, and American Tobacco

  

  Durham North Carolina is near the tail end of the Route 15 Wine Road, but instead of wine, this region is amassing a craft beer heritage. Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK