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• Southern Distillery Tour: Mississippi with Crittenden Distillery & Circle Hook...

  

  During another quick trip to Lafayette I was able to visit and tour two distilleries in the Gulf area of The Magnolia State: Crittenden Distillery and Circle... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Islas Canarias DOP Listán Blanco and the Bodega El Lomo 4 Lías

  

  Courtesy of vineyards.comThe Canary Islands archipelago is an interesting region for growing grapes as it is the most tropical of Europe's wine regions. Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Canary Islands Lanzarote DO Listán Negro Through the La Geria...

  

  Courtesy of vineyards.comThe Canary Islands archipelago is an interesting region for growing grapes as it is the most tropical of Europe's wine regions. Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Southern Distillery Tour: Tennessee, Alabama & Louisiana

  

  In early-mid November I embarked on a trip to Lafayette making sure I visited as many distilleries as possible - particularly those that offer a rum expression. Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from Across the Domaine Bousquet Landscape

  

  We love receiving wines from Domaine Bousquet, not only because of their quality and value, but also to learn more about regenerative farming. Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Pomme and Perry Showcase: Single Varietal Ciders

  

  We look at each cider as a story. When we are making our ciders from the year's harvest we take the apples we are given, the characters, and try to blend into... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Effervescence Unleashed: Champagne Widows: First Woman of Champagne, Veuve...

  

  In order to help kickoff the BevFluence Effervescence Unleashed program I participated in a book-sparkling wine collaboration between Rebecca Rosenberg's... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Norton Network Launches the Virginia Norton Wine Tour

  

  October is Virginia Wine Month and that coincides with the first-ever Virginia Norton Wine Tour that commences the weekend of October 18 and continues through... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Cocktails with the FIOL Prosecco D.O.C. Extra Dry NV

  

  Recently, we've been thinking of sparkling wine cocktails and gratuitously we received the FIOL Prosecco Extra Dry NV ($19) to get us started. Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• An Afternoon at Capstone Vineyards

  

  Last week we spent an afternoon on the outskirts of the Shenandoah Valley escaping the heat and humidity and finally visited Capstone Vineyards. Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 2022 Kopke Quinta De São Luiz Vintage Port

  

  "Vintage Port is made from the best grapes in the Douro, typically from the Cima Corgo subregion. The grapes are left to achieve full ripeness before they are... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Pomme and Perry Showcase: Cider Cocktails Part 1

  

  Cider cocktails are an underutilized format in the craft beverage domain and we have been discovering several intriguing recipes. Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Pomme and Perry Showcase: Pet-Nat Cider with Farmstead Cider

  

  Pet-Nat cider is a type of sparkling cider that finishes its primary fermentation in the bottle, producing a natural carbonation. Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Pomme and Perry Showcase: What is Pommeau?

  

  On our travels and discussions with consumers we see how Pommeau has a sense of mystery and confusion in the marketplace. We have heard it referred to as... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Pomme and Perry Showcase: What is Perry?

  

  Most readers are familiar with cider - or hard cider as it is referred to in the United States. The legal tax definitions are that it is (1) made from apples,... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Regenerative Rosé from Domaine Bousquet

  

  This year we have received many samples from Domaine Bousquet and have covered the winery in the Wines with Altitude series based on the fact that their estate... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Wilding in Vineyards with the Apis Arborea TreeNest

  

  While discussing their Regenerative Farming practices at their American Canyon Vineyard at Grgich Hills Estate, Luke and Ivo Jeramaz showed us the most... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Cabernet Franc & Blaufränkisch Stand Out at the Finger Lakes Roadshow

  

  Last month I attended the The Finger Lakes Roadshow sponsored by the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance and whereas Riesling and more recently Gruner Veltliner are the... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Dry Creek Vineyard -- The Foundation of the Dry Creek Valley

  

  The success of wineries within Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley is completely intertwined with the vision and determination of a founding winery, Dry Creek Vineyard.... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Unveiling the Allure of Dry Cider: A Celebration of Complexity and Refreshment

  

  As we get deeper into the summer, gearing up for the grilling season and pouring glasses of refreshing libations , it is essential to remember a popular beverag... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK