by Debbie | Dec 31, 2013 | Captain Lawrence Brewing, Sun Block, Winter Ale
The final tally is just…about…in. As the year comes to a close, Captain Lawrence has produced nearly 20,000 barrels of beer in 2013—that’s close to 40,000 kegs, and a whopping 35% increase over 2012, its first full year in Elmsford. Going a bit further back, Captain...
by Debbie | Dec 30, 2013 | amarone, Boscaini Family, culinary institute of america, Masi Campofiorin, winter dinning series
Sometimes I can get overwhelmed with wine knowledge that I draw a blank. When I received a press release about Autumn Reds from Masi I thought the name sounded familiar but couldn’t place the relationship, a blank. I received a bottle for review from the PR firm...
by Debbie | Dec 26, 2013 | #VAWineChat, Blanc de Blanc, Trump SP Blanc de Blanc, Trump SP Rose, Trump winery
In 2011 Donald Trump purchased Kluge Vineyard and Estate in Charlottesville, Virginia and renamed it Trump Winery. It sits at the heart of the Monticello Wine Trail and ties together terroir and innovation. They pride themselves on making quality wines that are unique...
by Debbie | Dec 25, 2013 | Merry Christmas
by Debbie | Dec 24, 2013 | Captain Lawrence Brewing
‘Twas a few nights before ChristmasAnd all through the breweryPeople were enjoying the oppositeOf nature’s fury.The seasonal carols speak of snow, frost and iceAnd wintry sleigh rides you’d want to do twice.In fact, Sunday was balmy—temps up to 68!Some missed the...