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• Grape Spotlight: Rioja Viura Or Macabeo Elsewhere in Spain

  

  DOC Rioja is primarily red wine centric, however, on the white wine side of the house, Viura has supplanted Malvasia as the most widely planted white grape... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2020 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Crossing the Ponte Romano De Éntoma to Virgen Del Galir Godello

  

  Ponte Romano de Éntomavia Camino de SantiagoThe Ponte Romano de Éntoma -- a stone bridge over the Rio Galir in the village of Éntoma and built by the Romans ove... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2020 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Stay Connected with Virtual Chats During the CV Lockdown

  We are living in interesting times, unable to frequent our favorite craft beverage establishments or explore various regions. Fortunately, wine, beer, and liquo... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2020 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Open That Bottle of Virginia (or Local) Wine Night

  

  Frank Morgan at DrinkWhatYouLike has been working overtime supporting the Virginia wine industry during the CV pandemic - primarily using his VAWineChat platfor... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2020 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Distilleries Helping in a Crisis: Converting Alcohol to Hand Sanitizer Gel

  After Italy, Spain is the country hardest hit by the coronavirus and like most countries, their supply of cleaning solutions and sanitizers are being depleted. Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2020 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Over the Ridge from Napa - Berryessa Gap Vineyards

  

  As I mentioned in a previous post concerning Scattered Peaks, winemaker Nicole Salengo also attended our wine dinner at Officina and introduced us to her... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2020 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Extreme Viticulture: Combating the Spotted Lanternfly

  

  Pennsylvania Department of AgricultureAgriculture is at the heart of the wine industry and every wine region faces some type of peril. Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2020 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Dinner with Joel Aiken and Scattered Peaks 2017 Small Lot Cabernet Sauvignon

  

  Scattered Peaks is a relatively new Napa Valley brand created by Derek Benham who is leveraging long-time Napa winemaker Joel Aiken to "curate" exemplary Napa... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2020 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• IPAs and Braggots at The Farm Brewery at Broad Run

  

  We recently visited The Farm Brewery at Broad Run, a Northern Virginia farm brewery located just west of Haymarket and home to an apiary, raspberry blueberry... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2020 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Lost Boy Cider - Virginia's First Urban Cidery

  

  This weekend we leveraged a Four Mile Run fishing trip into a visit to Alexandria's Lost Boy Cider. Tristan Wright recently opened Virginia's first urban... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2020 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Dão Wines: The Hidden Gem of Portugal

  

  This title was the byline for a brilliant tasting sponsored by Vinhos Dão Wines and Wines of Portugal and featuring numerous wines from this "hidden gem". Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2020 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Bokisch Vineyards 2014 Gran Reserva Tempranillo

  

  In Spain, Gran Reserva wines are prized for their dense fruit, structure, and integrated tannins - all the result of appellation regulations where the wine is... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2020 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Cheers to Robert Burns and Speyburn Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

  

  On January 25th, revelers in Scotland will be toasting Robert Burns - the famed poet and Scots bard during Burns Night. He was born on that day in 1759 and at... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2020 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Virginia Wine Chat - Virginia Governor's Case Wines - Part II

  

  Last week we posted on the first phase of the Virginia Wine Chat in Virginia Wine Chat - Virginia Governor's Case Wines - Part 1. Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2020 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Virginia Wine Chat - Virginia Governor's Case Wines - Part 1

  

  The 2020 Virginia Governor's Cup Competition is currently being judged and the results will be released next month, so the 2019 Case Club Awardees are taking a... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2020 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• River Outpost Brewing - the Hudson Valley's Entertainment Center

  

  River Outpost Brewing may be the most entertaining family venture brewery in the U.S. This New York brewery features about a dozen craft beers, a kitchen, an... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2020 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Demarest Hill Winery & Distillery - The Everything Store for Craft Beverages

  

  Francesco Ciummo is a pioneer - yes they still exist. He learned how to graft vines at 17, moved to Belgium at 20 to work as a coal miner, then emigrated to... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2020 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Virginia Dry Petit Manseng Rises in 2019

  

  "Petit Manseng is one of the key white grape varieties of South West France. Used predominantly in Jurancon and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, it is most commonly... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2020 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Tenth Ward Distilling Company and Christmas in Frederick

  

  Christmas is celebrated in remarkable fashion on December Saturday nights in Frederick Maryland with lighted streets, smores stations, photo ops, boat lights,... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Albeisa Bottle - A BOCG for Langhe

  

  Photo Credit: Please The PalateAlba, Asti, Barolo, Barbaresco, Dogliani, Langhe, and Roero. These are a few of the iconic Piedmont regions where, in the late... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK