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• Grape Spotlight: Castilla y León D.O. Bierzo Mencia

  

  Mencia is to D.O. Bierzo what the Prieto Picudo and Albarin grapes are to D.O. León. A subregion within Castilla y León primarily dedicated to an historic and... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Effervescence Unleashed: What is Champagne?

  

  Champagne is a sparkling wine that is exclusively produced in the Appellation d’Origine Controlee area of Champagne, France and made using the traditional metho... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Abruzzo's Tullum DOCG Pecorino

  

  The Tullum DOCG is one of Italy's smallest and newest DOCGs -- becoming that country's 75th DOCG in 2019. The DOCG is confined to the Tollo municipality, in... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Virginia Gamay Through the EWE25

  

  Gamay (Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc) is most famous for producing the fresh, red wines of Beaujolais. It is also grown in other parts of France (Maconnais, Loire... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Effervescence Unleashed Cocktail of the Month for May 2025: The Sparkling Tequila

  

  The Effervescence Unleashed Cocktail of the Month for May 2025 is the Sparkling Tequila. Simply add tequila, lime juice, and mead (or simple syrup) to a... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Albarin Blanco from D.O. León Belote & I.G.P. Castilla y León...

  

  At a recent Castilla y León Roadshow event, I saw Albarin Blanco on the tasting sheet for Leyenda Del Páramo and thought "Nice, Albariño has a synonym in... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Domaine Bousquet, GAIA, and Regenerative Farming

  

  "Regenerative organic agriculture is a collection of practices that focus on regenerating soil health and the full farm ecosystem. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Effervescence Unleashed: What is Prosecco?

  

  Part of the Effervescence Unleashed program is to highlight the various sparkling wine regions and methods used throughout the world. Prosecco is a popular but... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The 2025 Maryland Apple Blossom Cider & Mead Festival

  

  This past Saturday April 12th, I attended the Maryland Apple Blossom Cider Mead Festival held at Linganore Winecellars. Please pay attention to the Mead in... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: D.O. León Belote Prieto Picudo & I.G.P. Castilla y León...

  

  Castilla y León is located in northwestern Spain between Galicia Portugal and Rioja and is that country's largest wine-producing region -- encompassing 6% of... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• EWE25: Solving a Grape’s Identity: Using DNA Or Ampelography? Norton Or Cynthiana

  

  As Eastern viticulture reemerged after Prohibition in the late 1960s, Norton and Cynthiana were mixed in vineyards and officially deemed as synonymous. Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Effervescence Unleashed Cocktail of the Month for April 2025: The Sparkling...

  

  The Effervescence Unleashed Cocktail of the Month for April 2025 is the Sparkling Grappa. Simply add grappa and liqueur to a glass and stir. Top with sparkling... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Effervescence Unleashed: What is Crémant De Bourgogne?

  

  Part of the Effervescence Unleashed program is to highlight the various sparkling wine regions and methods used throughout the world. Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Effervescence Unleashed Bonus Cocktail: The St Patrick's Day Black Velvet

  

  We have a special bonus Effervescence Unleashed Cocktail: The St Patrick's Day Black Velvet. Celebrate with the Irish with this easy cocktail featuring just... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Global Artisan Vintners Alliance

  

  “Our vision is to create a network of global wine region partners who share the same ideals and values, who share the same struggles that we all endure, but... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Effervescence Unleashed Cocktail of the Month for March 2025: Mardi Gras Old...

  

  Effervescence Unleashed Cocktail of the Month for March: Mardi Gras Old CubanCapstone Vineyards Sparkling ChardonnayWildcat Brothers Distilling Noire RumRecipe:... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• BevFluence Chicago Speakeasy: The Story of Norton

  

  In 1873, the international wine community was stunned when a Missouri produced Norton wine produced by Poeschel Scherer was declared the “Best Red of All... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• BevFluence Chicago Speakeasy: Cambio -- A Mexican-styled Tequila

  

  Tequila is one of the only spirits in the world to retain a sense of place through its entire process, it retains its Terroir. Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Herdade Do Esporão's Inaugural "Monte Velho Reserva Red 2022"

  

  Alentejo is a Portuguese wine region that I vow one day to visit. It covers much of Portugal’s southern half, spanning the flatlands below the Tejo River down t... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Why We Are Attending the Eastern Winery Exposition

  

  "EWE coordinates the biggest trade show outside of the West Coast. This dynamic conference offers industry members to learn from the vendors who often can suppl... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK