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• Why I Enjoyed the 2016 Lodi Wine Bloggers Conference

  

  A couple weeks ago I attended the 2016 Wine Bloggers Conference sponsored by the Lodi Wine Grape Commission. There's always some crumbling about the sessions,... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Round Two of Exploring San Diego Breweries

  

  With a second trip to San Diego this summer, I was eager to use theCompass Winery, Brewery, Distillery Locator Mobile App to explore the bounteous San Diego... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #WBC16 History of Grape Growing and Wine Making in Lodi

  

  Here is a panel of some of the original modern-era players in the Lodi grape growing and winemaking scene how Lodi came to be one of the preeminent grape... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #VABreweryChallenge - Mustang Sally Brewing Company (#41)

  

  The Mustang Sally Brewing Company Kolsch has been getting plenty of airtime at local restaurants so when I noticed that Friday rush hour traffic was only... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #MDBreweryChallenge: Black Flag Brewing Company

  

  Howard County Maryland's newest brewery, Black Flag Brewing Company, opened July 27th with a large inventory of beers. Ten beers in fact, brewed in "direct... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Murrieta's Well Snooth Virtual Tasting with Winemaker Robbie Meyer

  

  On July 19th Snooth co-founder Mark Angelillo and Murrieta’s Well winemaker Robbie Meyer participated in a video tasting of four Murrieta’s Well's wines while... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #VABreweryChallenge - Virginia Beach with Pleasure House Brewing (#39) &...

  

  While returning from the Outer Banks I stopped off at two local breweries Pleasure House Brewing (#39) Commonwealth Brewing Company (#40). Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Adelsheim Vineyard Introduces Breaking Ground, a 2014 Chehalem Mountains AVA...

  

  David Adelsheim feels it's time for the Chehalem Mountains to take it's place among the great grape growing regions in Oregon, "We believe it is one of the... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• "Topa Egin Dezagun" to Basque Country Wines from Rioja Alavesa

  

  This summer the Smithsonian Folklife Festival featured Spain's Basque Country showcasing that region's unique music, language and cuisine. Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Outer Banks Distilling - Kill Devil’s Honey Pecan Rum

  

  The Outer Banks is the home of North Carolina's oldest micro-brewery in the Weeping Radish Farm Brewery and last year saw the establishment of the islands' firs... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• More “Wines of Altitude” with Bodega Colomé

  

  During our previous “Wines of Altitude” post we featured Salta's Amalaya Wines. And the parent to that brand and the founding Salta, Argentina member of the Hes... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Two Willamette Valley Summer Whites from Left Coast Cellars

  

  Located in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Left Coast Cellars, produces wine from 134 acres of estate vineyards weighted towards popular varieties such as Pinot... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• “Wines of Altitude” with Salta's Amalaya Wines

  

  At it's highest peak - 5,900 feet (1,800 meters) above sea level - the Calchaqui Valley is one of the highest viticulture regions in the world. Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #WineStudio Presents Sonoma’s Rosé Revolution

  

  After a soggy May it was time to pivot to summer with June's #WineStudio Session 35: Sonoma's Rosé Revolution. And indeed the revolution has spread throughout... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• San Diego's Prolific Craft Beer Scene

  

  San Diego is craft beer heaven. I know there are other awesome craft beer cities like Portland and Denver but combine the weather, the beaches, and an... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #VABreweryChallenge - Arlington with New District Brewing Company & Capitol...

  

  Recently the W OD received another brew stop along the bike trail as New District Brewing Company (#36) joined Capitol City Brewing Company (#37) at it's... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Ballparks & Brews: Petco Park - San Diego Padres

  

  I've only been to a handful of major league ball parks but for now the San Diego Padres' Petco Park is in a league of their own. The park embraces craft beer... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #FirstSipNZ with Villa Maria's Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc

  

  One of the most reliable sources for affordable New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc has always been Villa Maria and they didn't disappoint with their current summer... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The United Grapes of America - Minnesota's Alexis Bailly Vineyard Voyageur

  

  Minnesota wine was present last month at the annual Wine America Congressional Tasting through the Alexis Bailly Vineyard Voyageur ($29). The wine is a blend... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Argentina's Rutini Wines Delivers Four Wines from the Tupungato Valley

  

  I recently received a care package from Rutini Wines, the esteemed winery located on the outskirts of Mendoza, consisting of four Argentinean wines. Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK