American Craft Beer Week
By Wine Gourmet
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Life’s too short to drink bad beer”. Well… that's right. In recent years the craft beer industry has exploded, with craft brewers nationwide, even all...
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How Women Gave the World Beer
By Wine Gourmet
March is National Women’s History Month and March 8th is International Women’s Day - a day to celebrate the accomplishments of women everywhere. The brewing industry is often seen as a...
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The History of the First Canned Beer
By Wine Gourmet
Teachers taught us who invented the light bulb and the telephone… but they never taught us the history of the world’s first canned beer. Richmond, VA lays claim to the...
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Why Drinking Alcohol Was Legal During Prohibition
By Wine Gourmet
Most of us think we know all about Prohibition after our grade school history classes, but there's a common misconception around the era - it wasn't actually illegal to drink alcohol...
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Mystery Solved: What are hops in beer?
By Wine Gourmet
Beer is comprised of four main ingredients: barely malt, yeast, hops, and water. While you may know that beer contains hops… do you know what they are and why they’re...
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California Wine Month & The Magic of Monterey
By Wine Gourmet
Did you know California, as a state alone, is the world’s 4th leading wine producer? Aside from topping the charts globally, they are also the largest wine producer in the United...
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Tips to Choosing Wines That Age Well
By Wine Gourmet
A question that seems to pop up every now and then at a wine store – “How do I know what wines to cellar and what to drink now?” While...
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Why Pinot Noir is the Hardest Grape to Grow
By Wine Gourmet
Did you know Pinot noir is the hardest grapes to grow? National Pinot Noir Day is this Saturday, August 18th and it’s prompted us to explain why some wine lovers...
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Virginia Craft Beer Month
By Wine Gourmet
The Virginia Tourism Corporation has it right when they say "Virginia is for Craft Beer lovers". Over the last decade, the beer business in Virginia has rapidly grown but did you know...
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Introducing Deux, A Venue by Wine Gourmet
By Wine Gourmet
When done correctly, food and wine pairing can enhance your dining experience immeasurably. Once you couple expert pairings with an intimate setting, the senses are stimulated in a way that...
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The Story of Tasca Conti D'Almerita
By Wine Gourmet
On Saturday, Scott from Country Vintner will be tasting out Tasca Conti D’Almerita’s Regaleali le Rosé from their Tasca Regaleali estate. Located in the mountainous heart of inland Sicily, Thousands...
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The Beer-Barrel Bombers
By Wine Gourmet
Today we honor all those who courageously fought for the liberation of France on D-Day. Now, 75 years later Beale’s Brewing in Bedford has given us the Spitfire Pale Ale...
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Wine & Cheese Pairing Tips - National Cheese Day
By Wine Gourmet
National Cheese Day has finally arrived! We can certainly say we already used this holiday as an excuse to enjoy a beautiful spread of cheeses and a bottle of wine! So that got us...
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