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• #VABreweryChallenge - Herndon's Aslin Beer Company (#25)

  

  We've dropped way behind with the #VABreweryChallenge, but the opening of Herndon's first craft brewery, Aslin Beer Company, enabled us to renew the quest. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Going Rogue at #WBC15

  

  Besides seeing friends, and learning about the host region, my favorite part of any Wine Bloggers Conference is the pop-up sessions or Rogue tastings that... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #Winestudio: Anna De Codorníu Brut NV Cava

  

  The folks at Protocol Wine Studio started September off with a venture into Spain and the Penedés region of Catalonia. This was where, in 1872, Codorníu winery'... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Peach Wine and Cabernet Franc Shine at Winery 32

  

  Fall is a fantastic time to visit wineries and for those of us n NOVA, Loudoun County is a top destination. A relative newcomer in that area is Winery 32,... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Book Review: "Wines of Vermont"

  

  I have a soft spot for wine books that focus on the history of wine within a specific state *, so I was very enthusiastic about purchasing the recently publishe... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Motto Wines - "Bold & Rich" California Wine?

  

  With the supply of inexpensive wine growing, the challenge is to find brands that exceed the quality you would expect from this category. Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Get to Know Oak Ridge Winery's Lodi OZV for #WBC16

  

  Now that the 2016 Wine Bloggers Conference has been scheduled for Lodi California it's time to start researching the region's history and wine culture. Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Hungarian Wine at the Junibor Wine Festival in Budapest

  

  Hungary is where I first became interested in wine, sipping dry Furmint and semi-dry Olaszrizling at the Budapest Great Market Hall followed by Kadarka and... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Black Squirrel, Rum from Maple Syrup But Don't Tell the TTB

  

  New York state provides very liberal regulations for farm wineries, breweries, and distilleries provided they utilize New York grown agricultural products. Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Beyond Wine: the Beer, Cider & Spirits of the Finger Lakes

  

  Yes, wine was obviously the focus of the 2015 Wine Bloggers Conference, but the Finger Lakes also provides ample opportunities to sip other locally produced... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• An Intimate Tasting of Spanish Wine at #WBC15 with Finca Hispana

  

  The beauty of each year's Wine Bloggers Conference is you never know what type of wine you will discover, whether from the year's host region, New York's... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Perry, Cocktails, & the Cider Industry with New Hampshire's Farnum Hill Ciders

  

  August's #WineStudio sessions concludes tonight with more tasting and information regarding the cider industry in general and New Hampshire's Farnum Hill... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 2015 Wine Bloggers Conference Live Wine Blogging - Whites

  I always look forward to the madness known as the Live Wine Blogging. For 50 minutes, winemakers rotate around the room, stopping at a different table to... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Bus to Boat on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail During #WBC15

  

  How many wine trails are there where you can ride a boat straight to a winery's dock? According to boat captain, Captain Skip Stamberger of Water to Wine... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Intriguing Virginia Wine Festival Alert: Epicurience Virginia 2015

  

  For those interested in local wine and food, you will want to check out Epicurience Virginia, a multi-day festival culminating with a grand tasting on... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Sample Tweets From the 2015 Wine Bloggers Conference

  Here's a quick tabulation of what I saw tweeted during the 2015 Wine Bloggers Conference.Informational Tweets"Worst compliment," according to Christopher... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• New Hampshire's Farnum Hill Ciders Leads the Resurgence in Hard Cider

  

  August's #WineStudio session moves from wine to hard cider featuring New Hampshire's Farnum Hill Ciders. The cider house is owned and operated by Steve Wood... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Still Enough Summer for Joya Sangria

  

  I drank plenty of Sangria in my younger years, one reason was having lively Spanish neighbors. Thus I was very keen on revisiting the style when contacted by... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• A Brewery & Distillery Venture in Pittsburgh

  

  It was time for another Nationals road trip, once again, Pittsburgh's PNC Park was our destination in hopes of quality baseball and beer. Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #VirtualVines Featuring Old York Cellars What Exit White, Red, & Blush (Rosé)

  

  Last week Old York Cellars featured their What Exit Wines brand through another #VirtualVines Twitter tasting. One aspect about this brand is that a percentage... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK