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• Lodi Wine: Mediterranean Mineral Vermentino

  

  Vermentino -- the "thinking man’s Pinot Grigio", Jim Moore, winemaker/proprietor of Uvaggio (1)Like Albarino, our Snooth group quickly noticed another... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The State of the Rhone Nation

  

  Last month the Rhone Rangers presented a seminar on the State of the Rhone Nation at City Winery in Washington D.C. The seminar was moderated by local wine... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Lodi Wine: Albarino Ascending

  

  "When I first tasting Albarino, I became very excited about this grape and knew we had to grow it", Steve Felten, Owner\President Klinker Brick WineryAs a resul... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Malbec World Day with the Hess Collection, Colomé, & Amalaya

  

  "Malbec World Day" or "Malbec Mondo" as English speakers prefer to say is celebrated on April 17 to commemorate the day back in 1853 when Argentina's President... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Lodi Wine: Old Vine Zinfandel & Ancient Vineyards

  

  Marian's Vineyard atMohr Fry RanchesLodi is the "self-proclaimed Zinfandel Capital of the World" producing over 40 percent of California’s premium Zinfandel,... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Wines of Navarra, the Camino De Santiago, and French Grape Varieties

  

  The Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James) is a large network of ancient pilgrim routes stretching across Europe and concluding at the shrine of St. Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Alternative Packaging from Argentina's Santa Julia

  

  Who's been looking for wine distributed in alternative packaging to bring along during hiking, cycling, boating, or fishing trips? I know I have. And I... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Lodi Wine: The Basics

  

  Last week I spent four days exploring Lodi California and the unique wine culture that distinguishes this region. Over the next couple of months expect regular... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Dos Spanish Rosado Wines for Spring

  

  "In the 3rd Century BC the region of Rioja was inhabited by the Berones, a warrior people from Celtic origin whose populations reached from the Cantabria... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Brewers Association Reveals the 50 Fastest Growing U.S. Craft Breweries of 2018

  

  The Brewers Association released its second annual list of the 50 fastest growing small and independent craft brewing companies of 2018. Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Kin & Cascadia Showcase the Columbia and Willamette Valleys

  

  Winesellers Ltd., the family-owned global importer, recently expanded their portfolio into the Pacific Northwest by creating the Kin Cascadia brand. Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 2019 SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience

  

  This year, the Brewers Association is hosting their annual SAVOR: An American Craft Beer Food Experience Friday, May 17th in Washington D.C. -- as usual at th... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #DrinkLocal at Whole Foods Market -- Well Sort of

  

  This weekend we visited our local Whole Foods Market Brew Brau Pub intending to try the Big Poppa Biggie S'mores Imperial Stout produced by Charlottesville's... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Budweiser Budvar Brewery Vs Anheiser-Busch

  

  Who's familiar with the famous Budweiser trademark dispute between Czech brewery Budweiser Budvar and Anheiser-Busch InBev? In 1907 Budvar and Anheiser-Busch... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Explore #WeAreMarylandWine During Maryland Wine Month

  

  The Maryland Wineries Association has designated March as Maryland Wine Month and to follow the action they are promoting the #WeAreMarylandWine (in addition... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Revisiting the 2011 Ventosa Vineyards Estate Lemberger

  

  In August 2015 the annual Wine Bloggers Conference was held in New York's Finger Lakes and consisted of a pre-conference excursion to the Seneca Lake AVA. Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Caboose Commons: Cashless, Coffee, and Craftbeer

  

  This week I finally allocated time to visit Caboose Commons, a new craft brewery located in the Fairfax Mosiac District. This stand-alone facility with... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Chateau Chantal 2016 30-year-vineyard Anniversary Reserve Chardonnay

  

  The final segment of the #WineStudio - Michigan Wine Collaborative presentation featured a pioneer in that state's wine industry: Chateau Chantal Winery. Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• W&OD Bike Trail: Reston's Bike Lane Brewing & Cafe

  

  Writing this during another cold and soggy morning I can't wait any longer for Spring - at least it may be a warm soggy morning. Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Lodi Wine and Chocolate with Macchia Zinfandel & BRIX

  

  Earlier this month the Lodi Winegrape Commission hosted their annual Wine Chocolate Weekend where attendees received one ounce of 60% cocoa Medium Dark... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK