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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

A Vineyard Tour of 868 Estate Vineyards with a Taste of Uncork Loudoun

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On September 20th, I participated in an Uncork Loudoun Winery Education Day at 868 Estate Vineyards . The event provided a behind-the-scene...
Monday, September 28, 2026

Grape Spotlight: Peloponnese Assyrtiko with Ktima Kissa & European Wine Treasures

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Two weeks ago I attended a virtual masterclass presented by Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein on European Wine Treasures -- a three-year Euro...
Friday, September 25, 2026

Beer Centric: The Oktoberfest Märzen Through Hacker‑Pschorr

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Oktoberfest has commenced and that means plenty of Oktoberfest and Festbiers highlighted in the marketplace. The Oktoberfest Märzen is a B...
Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Grape Spotlight: Kakheti Kisi from the Republic of Georgia

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Last week I attended a Wines of Georgia seminar and tasting that intentionally or not tied the Republic of Georgia’s wine identity to its i...
Monday, September 21, 2026

Grape Spotlight: Jumilla PDO Monastrell Through European Wine Treasures & Bodegas Viña Elena

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Last week I attended a virtual masterclass presented by Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein on European Wine Treasures -- a three-year European...
Monday, August 24, 2026

A Rosé Day Marked by Pink Ash at Paradise Springs Winery

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This spring and summer we've visited Paradise Springs Winery multiple times as its a convenient central destination for our friends liv...
Thursday, August 20, 2026

Grape Spotlight: Virginia Blanc de Franc

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Cabernet Franc is highly suitable for Virginia's climate because it ripens earlier than other red varieties, allowing it to avoid late-s...
Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Shenandoah Valley - Appalachian Highlands Road Trip Stop 7: Big Fish Cider Co.

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Recently I spent a couple days traveling the backroads of the Shenandoah Valley into the Appalachian Highlands visiting as many craft bevera...
Friday, August 14, 2026

Shenandoah Valley - Appalachian Highlands Road Trip Stop 6: Troddenvale Cider

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Recently I spent a couple days traveling the backroads of the Shenandoah Valley into the Appalachian Highlands visiting as many craft bevera...
Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Shenandoah Valley - Appalachian Highlands Road Trip Stop 5: Bacova Beer

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Recently I spent a couple days traveling the backroads of the Shenandoah Valley into the Appalachian Highlands visiting as many craft bevera...
Monday, August 10, 2026

Shenandoah Valley - Appalachian Highlands Road Trip Stop 4: Jack Mason’s Tavern and Brewery

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Recently I spent a couple days traveling the backroads of the Shenandoah Valley into the Appalachian Highlands visiting as many craft bevera...
Friday, August 7, 2026

Shenandoah Valley - Appalachian Highlands Road Trip Stop 3: Rockbridge Vineyards and Brewery

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Recently I spent a couple days traveling the backroads of the Shenandoah Valley into the Appalachian Highlands visiting as many craft bevera...
Wednesday, August 5, 2026

The Essence of the Olive: Portugal’s Olivari Marmelo Estate Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Portugal’s olive‑growing tradition dates to Roman settlement, with long‑established groves across the Alentejo and Ribatejo plains. These re...
Monday, August 3, 2026

Shenandoah Valley - Appalachian Highlands Road Trip Stop 2: Cave Ridge Vineyard

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Recently I spent a couple days traveling the backroads of the Shenandoah Valley into the Appalachian Highlands visiting as many craft bevera...