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• #winestudio: The Independent Spirit | Wines of the USA

  

  Protocal Wine Studio's weekly #winestudio twitter chat session went Americana this July by featuring several wines produced in the other 46 as selected by... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #VirtualVines with Old York Cellars & Hometown Heroes

  

  This past week Old York Cellars hosted another #VirtualVines online tasting featuring their What Exit Wine brand: a Jersey-centric line of wines that raised... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The United Grapes of America - Colorado - Creekside Cellars Franc

  

  During the 2012 Drink Local Wine Conference, I finally met Michelle Cleveland, winemaker at Creekside Cellars. We had communicated frequently through twitter,... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Ascendant Spirits, the Daily Beast, and "Craft" Whiskey

  

  During the 2014 Wine Bloggers Conference, I took a break from the wine activities to visit Buelton's Ascendant Spirits - Santa Barbara's first legal distillery... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• #WBC14: The Terrior of Santa Barbara County

  

  One of my favorite sessions at The 2014 Wine Bloggers Conference was Michael Larner's (Larner Vineyard Winery) presentation on the Terrior of Santa Barbara... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Brews at Zoos: National Zoo

  

  My son wants to be a biologist\zoo keeper so me take very frequent trips to the National Zoo. Seeing the same exhibits over and over again have become much... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• W&OD Bike Trail: Leesburg to Purcellville -> Where the Sidewalk Ends

  

  When extending your bike ride west past Leesburg, the terrain opens to over ten miles of rolling hills, horse farms, and vineyards. Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 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