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• A Popup New York Cider Tasting at Cidercon 2022

  

  One unexpected and memorable event at CiderCon 2022 was a popup cider tasting organized by the New York Cider Association. This consisted of a handful of... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Richmond Cider Roundup During CiderCon 2022

  

  CiderCon 2022 provided Richmond cideries a tremendous platform to showcase their ciders during several after-hour events. Augmenting the River City's vibrant... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Loudoun History Along the W&OD Railbed & The Barns at Hamilton Station...

  

  Soon the weather will allow for longer bike rides along Virginia's W OD Railbed and that means trips to its terminus at Purcellville. Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• CiderCon 2022 – Interview with Keynote Speaker Diane Flynt

  

  CiderCon 2022, the annual trade conference of the American Cider Association will be held in Richmond, Virginia from February 1-4, with excursions scheduled... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Nelson County Route 151: Bryant's Small Batch Cider & Beer

  

  This Saturday I had an engaging visit to Bryant's Small Batch Cider Beer where founder Jerry Thornton was managing the taproom. Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Croatian Korčula Grk

  

  Grk is an autochthonous Croatian grape variety that grows exclusively on the south Dalmatian island of Korčula. More specifically it is planted in the sandy... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Herzegovina Tamjanika (Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains) from...

  

  Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains is an ancient white wine grape that originated in Greece and spread through southern Europe. In Italy, it is known as Muscat Blanc... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Maryland Bourbon at Twin Valley Distillers

  

  Rockville's East Gude Drive has turned into a mini craft beverage destination with Saints Row Brewing and True Respite Brewing Company bookends to the lone... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Swig & Ramble Season 1 Finale: The Tastes of 2021

  

  Thanks to the fine folks at Swig Ramble for having me as a guest to discuss my favorite spirits of 2021. In between Mark interrupting Julia we discussed... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Brewing History: The Silver Branch Vespucci Connection Dry Hopped Pilsner

  

  A recent pint at Silver Branch Brewing Company turned into a history lesson involving trans-Atlantic exploration, the Columbia Exchange, and the genetics of... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Alentejo's Vidigueira Antao Vaz

  

  During the Wines of Portugal tasting that I've previously written about, I spent a considerable time at one booth, sampling several excellent wines from the... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Judging at the World Whiskies Awards

  

  Earlier this month the BevFluence team was invited to participate as judges in the Whisky Magazine Awards America 2022. The awards ceremony, in association... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Wines of Portugal Madeira Part II: Rare Wine Historic Series Rainwater

  

  While attending a recent Wines of Portugal tasting, I was intrigued by The Rare Wine Company's display of Historic Series Madeira - representing styles favored... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Gazdina Vilijamovka Rakija from Republika Srpska, Bosnia

  

  I purchased this bottle of GazdinavRakija Vilijamovka ($34) a while ago and just getting around to opening it. The Williams Pear is forefront with a creamy... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Croatian Isterian Teran

  

  In his honor, each November in the small historical town of Momjan, just north of Buje, the Feast of Saint Martin (“Martinje") is celebrated with the ceremoniou... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Wine Concierge: An A++ Curated Wine Experience

  

  During a recent trade tasting of Portuguese wines, I ran into Leslie Frelow, Owner Chief Discovery Officer (CDO) of The Wine Concierge. Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Wines of Portugal Madeira Part I: An Overview

  

  The roots of Madeira's wine industry dates back to the Age of Exploration when Madeira was a regular port of call for ships traveling to the New World and East... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Maryland Mead and Cyser from The Buzz Meadery

  

  The Berlin Commons is a community green space located at 21 Jefferson Street in Berlin and on Friday Saturday nights The Buzz Meadery pours a selection of... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Nebbiolo Barbaresco DOCG

  

  Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato: This landscape covers five distinct wine-growing areas with outstanding landscapes and the Castle o... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Terre Siciliane IGT Pinot Grigio

  

  IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) is an Italian classification that was introduced in 1992 in order to allow a certain level of freedom to Italy's winemakers. Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK