“The grapes for this pleasant, light-bodied sparkler come from Luján de Cuyo just south of Mendoza. Protected by the Andes, that land around Mendoza is safer from the ravages of Climate Change than other areas, making it a Brigadoon-like wine region …”
Read More“Say “Goodbye” to the Ghost of the James! … Three Notch’d’s Ghost has bowed out of their regular lineup to be replaced by a new Hazy IPA …”
Read More“It’s Parabola time! The legendary Bourbon barrel-aged stout from Firestone Walker Brewing Company in Paso Robles, CA returns!”
Read More“This red is a great introduction to Bordeaux for the uninitiated and a pocketbook friendly way to get your Bordeaux fix for fans.”
Read More“Since the Drowned Lands hops it with Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops, it sounds like the Brook & Reed is a traditional German Helles style Lager. However, it is its own creature …”
Read More“This Pinot Grigio’s grapes grow in Colli Euganei’s green hills at 300m above sea level, where they thrive in the warm days and cool nights. Their clean, crisp, minerally fruit allows the Lovos to use no oak in their vinification so you can sit right next to this wine’s quiet, acidic freshness.”
Read More“This beer was the breakout hit at last week’s Porter tasting! People liked all the other porters … but the Casita was really the champ.”
Read More“This past week saw another drop from Richmond’s the Veil Brewing Company, and this time we have been delivered a delightful duo!”
Read More“Grimm Artisanal Ales says of their NEIPA Underwater Sunlight, ‘it’s like summertime in a can.’ Maybe for this most recent release they were going for a ‘much needed breath of summertime in the middle of winter’ vibe … well, this beer is a citrusy treat whatever the weather is.”
Read More“That put five owners in charge of the new joined entity. Somehow they all got along, bonding over their dedication to organic winemaking and to their beloved Verdicchio grape. This wine, however, is their red, a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and the dark-skinned native variety Lacrima …”
Read More“The Matthiassons go through phases when they offer the Tendu wines and when they don’t. We’re about to go through another Tendu dry spell, so this offering will be the last of this delicious white for the foreseeable future. Get it while we have it!”
Read More“Neither flashy, splashy, nor trashy, Honor’s Hazy is just an unadulterated pleasant drinking experience.”
Read More“Richmond’s The Veil Brewing Company has just switched distributors, so we are able to get their much-coveted brews for the first time! You won’t find these in many other places in Charlottesville, so please hit us up for them …”
Read More“This beer is so much a little bit something and a little bit something else. First, it’s the product of two breweries — our own Three Notch’d Brewing Company and Ocelot Brewing Company up in Dulles, VA — right next to the airport …”
Read More“They have two lines. The Cellars de Can Suriol wines use their own grapes, while their Azimut line (“Azimut” is a Catalan word referring to the line between the sun and the sea.) – features easy-going wines made from locally purchased organic grapes …”
Read More“Having its heart in pre-NEIPA times, the Tuber is a lovely little hop toy …”
Read More“Give this wine a try to see what Montepulciano outside of Abruzzo is like.”
Read More“Even though the two sit less than five miles from each other, they collaborated virtually to make this brew ... This brew is a traditional English style ESB, taking its cue from Civil Life, which offers a decidedly pup-like atmosphere …”
Read More“This is a sake for people who want to have a little more heft in their glass.”
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