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• The United Grapes of America - Wisconsin - Wollersheim Winery Domaine Du Sac

  

  It's difficult to procure wines from across the United States; you either need to travel or pay shipping fees. But fortunately through the virtues of Protocol... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Approachable Value Wines from Arrogant Frog

  

  Last week I discovered four solid value wines from Domaines Paul Mas through an #ArrogantFrog twitter tasting. Fourth-generation vintner Jean-Claude Mas launche... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #WBC14 Paso Robles Excursion: Tablas Creek Vineyard

  

  One of my favorite experiences of participating in the Wine Bloggers Conference Paso Robles Pre-Excursion was our visit to Rhone Ranger favorite, Tablas Creek... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #WBC14 Bike Tour: Santa Barbara County -> Buellton - Solvang

  

  On Sunday of the conference, I took a few hours off and rented a bicycle at the Marriott. I wanted to explore both Buellton and Solvang since theCompass... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The United Grapes of America - Oklahoma - Canadian River Vineyards and Winery...

  

  Since the annual Wine Bloggers Conference draws participants from across North America, one major benefit is the chance to taste wines from inaccessible states. Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Cruising for Beer & Wine Along the W&OD Bike Trail: Ashburn to Leesburg

  

  After publishing Cruising for Beer Wine Along the W OD Bike Trail: Falls Church to Ashburn, I learned that Old Ox Brewery was planning to open adjacent to... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Off to #WBC14 and @SBCWines & @PasoRobles #Wine

  

  I'm off to attend the 2014 Wine Bloggers Conference, held in Buellton, Santa Barbara County, California and sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Vintners'... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Ballparks & Brews: Wrigley Field Chicago

  

  When talking about Chicago's Wrigley Field and craft beer, it's all about the Goose Island. Starting outside the stadium, all the surrounding bars carry some... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Santa Barbara #WBC14 Preview on #Winechat

  

  In less than a week over a hundred wine bloggers will descend on Santa Barbara County for the annual Wine Bloggers Conference. Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Ballpark & Brews: Potomac Nationals

  

  Minor League baseball is always a fun environment to take the family and the Potomac Nationals don't disappoint with moon bounces, contests, fireworks and... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Villa Maria Estate Winery

  

  I don't consume enough Sauvignon Blanc and in particular those produced in New Zealand. At least that's the conclusion after drinking two more fine examples fro... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Ballpark & Brews: Nationals Park

  

  Regardless if you are a Washington Nationals regular or visiting from out of town, there are plenty of craft beer options inside and surrounding Nationals Park... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Tasting Hungarian & Slovenian Wines with #WineStudio & Old World Vines -> Part II

  

  Last week we continued our tasting of Hungarian Slovenian Wines with #WineStudio Old World Wines by transitioning to Slovenia wine. The two wines on the... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Cruising for Beer & Wine Along the W&OD Bike Trail: N. Arlington

  

  I continued my W OD Trail beer wine tour with a ride from Falls Church to North Arlington. This route doesn't include any production wineries or breweries, bu... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• New Wines of Greece, Exploring Crete's Native Varietals

  

  The historical origins of wine oscillates between the Caucasus Mountains and the Eastern Mediterranean, but there's little doubt on the historical... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Rhone Rangers Ride to DC

  

  If you are a Rhone wine lover, I hope you are familiar with the Rhone Rangers. This is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of American made... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Bedford Pennsylvania's Briar Valley Vineyards & Winery

  

  Since no trip is complete without stopping into a local winery or brewery, while heading to Seven Springs Mountain resort for a short Father's Day break, I... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Tasting Hungarian & Slovenian Wines with #WineStudio & Old World Vines

  

  June starts off with another Protocol #WineStudio session, this time featuring Hungarian Slovenian Wines imported by San Diego based Old World Wines. Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Cruising for Beer & WIne Along the W&OD Bike Trail: Falls Church to Ashburn

  

  With the harsh spring and winter, I've been hitting the bike trail any chance I get and taking every opportunity on the trail to enjoy craft beer and wine -... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery Belle Meade™ Bourbon

  

  I've been eying the Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery Belle Meade™ Bourbon for sometime now - I think first through tweets and then through a couple Maxim... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK