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• An Introduction to Galicia's DO Rías Baixas #WineStudio

  

  Spain wine regions are usually noted for their dry desert-like conditions and bold red wines. The major exception to this rule is the Galicia region of... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Spirits Review: Lunazul Reposado Tequila

  

  I needed an inexpensive tequila for a party and choose the Lunazul Reposado ($21) - 100% Blue Agave. Being a reposado, the tequila rested between two and... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Wine of the Smokies - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

  

  Moonshine isn't the only game in town in East Tennessee. Wine has gained traction west of the Smokies with over a dozen operating east of Knoxville. Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Spirits of the Smokies - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

  

  We had planned a trip to the Tennessee side of the Smokey Mountains not realizing that one of the entrances, Gatlinburg, is the equivalent of a seaside... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #VABreweryChallenge - Bristol Virginia

  

  I've been attending the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion annually for the past few years and have always wondered when the Virginia craft beer movement... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• FurmintUSA Showcases the Versatility of This Hungarian Grape

  

  This month Furmint USA conducted a ten day marketing blitz in NYC and Washington DC showcasing Hungary's signature white grape Furmint. Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Dos Sauvignon Blanc Vinos Chilenos - Los Vascos & Errazuriz Max

  

  Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc 2015 ($9, 13.5%) - Les Domaines Barons de Rothschild purchased Los Vascos (The Basques) in 1988 and sources these grapes on long... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Cepa 21 Virtual Tasting with José Moro

  

  Third generation winemaker José Moro returned to a virtual setting to showcase three wines from Cepa 21 Winery, the sister winery to Emilio Moro Bodegas. Like... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Spirits Review: Midnight Moonshine Cherry Shine

  

  I generally avoid flavored spirits, but last week I was drawn to the Midnight Moonshine section at the local ABC store and decided to try their Cherry Shine... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Vinkara Offers Two Tasty Turkish Wines to the U.S. Market

  

  Wines from Turkey are getting more play in the U.S. market and one of these producers is Vinkara. This winery focuses on indigenous grapes grown on their... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Finca Hispana Representing Spain's Rich and Diverse Wine Culture

  

  Spain's wine culture is as rich and diverse as any country and one brand attempting to capture this complete image is Finca Hispana. Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Spirits Review: Tim Smith's Climax Moonshine

  

  I'm sure most of you are familiar with the Discovery Channel's Moonshiners series and have followed Tim Smith's quest to transition from outlaw to lawful... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Montes & Steedman Create Attractive Chilean Wine

  

  Last week's #WineChat was sponsored by Chilean winery Montes Wines and Aurelio Montes Jr., who featured two entry level wines: the Montes Cherub and Montes... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Porter and Stout Impress at Jailbreak Brewing Company

  

  Since it's inception two years ago, Maryland's Jailbreak Brewing Company has quickly become a popular local option for craft beer. Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Sin City Brewing Co. Delivers With Three Las Vegas Locations on the Strip

  

  Most casinos on the strip offer a range of craft beer - mostly California brewed and heavy on Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Green Flash Brewing Company,... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Central Otago's Loveblock Pinot Noir 2012

  

  Located in the southern half of New Zealand's South Island, Central Otago is an inland oasis of Pinot Noir growing vineyards. The area is mountainous and the... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #WineStudio Online Session 32 with Tanaro River Imports Concludes with Tannins...

  

  January's edition of #WineStudio featured George Tita and Tanaro River Imports, an importer specializing in small producers in northern Italy and France. Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #WineStudio Online Session 32 with Tanaro River Imports Moves into Italy

  

  Protocol Wine Studio's Online Session 32 online session continued with two Italian wines from Tanaro River Imports. And like last week's Florian Beck-Hartweg... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Tasting an Expanded Spirits Portfolio at Mt. Defiance Distillery

  

  The Middleburg AVA is a popular destination in Virginia wine country and a couple years ago Mt. Defiance Cidery augmented the area wine offerings with craft... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #WineStudio – Tanaro River Imports & Florian Beck-Hartweg

  

  January's online session of #Winestudio features George Tita of Tanaro River Imports, which specializing in small producers in northern Italy and France. Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK