Toast the Coast: Beer, Wine and Shine Trail
While visiting Coastal Virginia, there’s one thing you can be sure of – you will never go thirsty! Whatever your preference is for sipping – craft beer, distilled spirits, or a fine wine – a number of adult-beverage establishments have recently opened in the 757, and more seem to be popping up faster than you can say “Cheers! #ToasttheCoastVA
Tasting wine at the vineyard of a USA President
Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd President of the USA. History will remember him as being the chief author of the Declaration of Independence, but politics wasn't his only passion.
In Charlottesville, Virginia you can see where Jefferson's first vineyards were planted in 1774. Virginia is one of the top up and coming wine destinations in the world and since replanting the original sites in 1981, Jefferson's Vineyards now produce some of the state's finest wines.
These days you needn't be leader of the free world to tour the vineyards. Wine lovers from all over the world descend on Charlottesville to sample the produce. In this video you can see just why people make the trip, and also see the following wines being tasted and analysed.
Chardonnay reserve 09
While at first showing crisp mineral aromas, the nose is quickly enveloped in bright citrus, apple and lemon peel. The palate shows intense fruits, underpinned by crisp minerality and balanced by tingling acidity and a broad rich mouthfeel. 2010 Lodi Wine Awards - Gold Medal
Viognier
Aromas of honeysuckle & apricot lead to similar flavors lifted by polished acidity & an underlying minerality. This cuvee will age gracefully the next 1 to 2 years. Serve only to your immediate family & closest friends & with any lighter foods. 2009 San Diego Int'l - Gold Medal
Meritage 08
Shows palate saturating red and black fruits from the first taste through the finish. With notes of cassis, espresso, chocolate on the mid-palate and Provencal herbs on the finish. This wine will bring handsome rewards if cellared for the next decade. 2010 San Diego Int'l - Gold Medal
Virginia Beer Festival - Norfolk Perspectives
Ton-O-Beer brewers will be at this event on Sat. May 19th
Meet the O'Connor Brewing Company Founder on this segment and don't drive yourself home from this one! Here is the official list of Participating Breweries:
Abita Brewing Company (Louisiana)
Anchor Brewing Company
NEW! Angry Orchard Cider Company (OH)
Anheuser-Busch (MO)
Beach Brewing Company (Virginia Beach)
Blue Moon Brewing Company (CO)
NEW! Bold Rock Hard Cider Company (Wintergreen)
The Boston Brewing Company (MA)
Breckenridge Brewery (CO)
NEW! Chimay Pères Trappistes (Belgium)
Clown Shoes Brewery (MA)
Crispin Cider Company (MN)
NEW! Devil's Backbone Brewing Company (VA)
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (DE)
Dos Equis (Mexico)
NEW! Firestone Walker Brewing Company (CA)
Flying Dog Brewery (CO)
Franziskaner Weissbeer Brewery (Germany)
NEW! Goose Island Brewing Company (IL)
Gordon Biersch Brewing Company (CA)
NEW! Green Flash Brewing Company (CA)
NEW! Guinness (Ireland)
Harpoon Brewing Company (MA)
Heavy Seas Brewing Company (MD)
Kona Brewing Company (HI)
König Ludwig (Germany)
Krombacher (Germany)
NEW! Lagunitas Brewing Company (CA)
Left Hand Brewing Company (CO)
Legend Brewing Company (Richmond)
NEW! New Belgium Brewing Company (CO)
North Coast Brewing Company (CA)
O'Connor Brewing Company (Norfolk)
Old Dominion Brewing Company (DE)
NEW! Ommegang (NY)
NEW! Oskar Blues Brewing Company (CO)
NEW! Peroni Brewery (Italy)
Pyramid Breweries (WA)
Redhook Brewing Company (WA)
St. George Brewing Comapany (Hampton)
NEW! Sapporo Brewery (Japan)
NEW! Shiner Bock Brewery (TX)
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company (CA)
NEW! Sixpoint Brewery (NY)
NEW! Smuttynose Brewing Company (NH)
Southern Tier Brewing Company (NY)
Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu(Germany)
Starr Hill Brewing Company (Charlottesville)
Stella Artois (Belgium)
NEW! Stillwater Artisanal Ales (MD)
Stevens Point Brewery (WI)
Stone Brewing Company (CA)
Strongbow Cider (England)
Victory Brewing Company (PA)
Weeping Radish Company (NC)
Weihenstephan Brewery (Germany)
Widmer Brothers Brewing Company (OR)
Williamsburg Ale Werks (Williamsburg)
Woodchuck Draft Cider (VT)
Best Food and Drink in Richmond, Virginia | Eat Travel Rock TV
Host Kelly Rizzo, goes to Richmond VA, to experience their delicious, diverse, and emerging food scene. She is blown away by the farm to table movement as well as the best oysters she's ever had. She taste tests some amazing food and she also does a beer tasting with a master beer brewer. She also samples some of the best East Coast oysters she's ever had!
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Election 2016 Trump Winery vs Clinton Vineyards
The election is only a few days away, so let's dig into Trump Winery vs. Clinton Vineyards, and see who comes out ahead!
Please note, this is not an endorsement of either candidate!
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Luke Bell - Fat Bottom Brewery (5/8/14)
Blenheim
Lou and Mike taste the terrific 2013 Roussanne and 2013 Grenache from one of our favorite Virginia wineries, Blenheim.
On the Road Episode 2: Downtown Grill & Brewery in Knoxville, TN
The Craft Beer, Son explores Downtown Grill & Brewery in Knoxville, TN.
424 South Gay St., Knoxville, TN
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White Mule Ale
A medium bodied refreshing Pale Ale made from the finest English barley and hops. Each sip evokes the feel of the time-honored British pub and a “pint of your best bitter”. A pleasant hop balance at the beginning and a smooth dry finish make this ale a perfect accompaniment to your meal.
Woodruff IPA
A full-bodied, traditional IPA, well balanced with a healthy dose of English hops. Reminiscent of “historical” Knoxville IPA’s.
Downtown Nut Brown Ale
A beautiful deep brown hue and a nutty sweetness identify this style of ale from Northern England. Although malt and caramel flavor dominate, hops provide a medium level of bitterness at the finish.
State Street Stout
Creamy and substantial, this brew is bursting with the flavor of dark roasted grains. Oats add a soft velvety texture that blends well with the distinct malty flavor. An excellent beer to finish any meal!
Downtown Blonde Ale
This light-bodied Kolsch displays a smooth malt note and a hint of fruit flavor in the finish. The Kolsch style has little hop flavor or aroma, letting the sweet malt taste prevail.
Alt
An early German ale, this full-bodied Düsseldorf style exhibits a rich mahogany color. Special malts imported from Munich lend an authentic malty note to this exceptional brew.
Belmont Charlottesville Restaurants
Charlottesville ranks 14th for most restaurants per capita in the United States!
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Adventure Lot: Foppoli Wine
Get Around with Dominic
A private plane tour of Russian River Valley wine country with Dominic, co-owner of Foppoli Wines and Jim Goff, owner of Sky Lounge Restaurant. Land at Infineon Raceway where you will test drive a new Audi. Then head back for a fly-over of Foppoli Vineyard and Ranch before you land for a tour led by Dominic and a great lunch. This lot is for two people.
Explore Virginia Wine Country by Horseback; Sip and Saddle Up at the Iris Inn
Beautiful Virginia mountain views, a good horse to ride, and wine tasting. What better way to spend an afternoon?
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Heidi and Dave Lanford invite you to experience the Iris Inn. Relax, refresh, and renew yourself in a modern Virginia retreat that overlooks the Shenandoah Valley from a 12-acre Blue Ridge mountain top.
Enjoy wine tasting at any of the 28 wineries within 30 minutes of the Iris Inn. Learn from history while visiting the homes of four former U.S. presidents, all within a one-hour drive from our bed and breakfast.
Do you enjoy the outdoors? Explore hiking trails and overlooks at Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway, only 3 miles away.
How about theater? Take in a show at one of the many nearby theater productions. Try out delicious cuisine at restaurants that exemplify the farm-to-table revolution in today’s dining.
After enjoying area attractions, return to the inn for a complimentary wine and cheese hour with your fellow guests. Partake from the “bottomless” cookie jar for a sweet treat.
Celebrate your anniversary or birthday with in-room champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries. Surf the web with our free Wi-Fi, while unwinding on a deck swing. Soak your cares away in a two-person Jacuzzi or an outdoor hot tub, or relax with your own in-room massage.
The next morning, awake refreshed to a hot cup of tea or coffee while observing the wildlife that finds its home in the surrounding forests.
From 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m., enjoy a full service breakfast beside the crackling fire of the 28-foot Great Room. Depart rejuvenated and renewed with memories you can share with loved ones for days to come.
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The Other 46 - Episode #495
Gary Vaynerchuk tastes a few wines generously contributed by some Vayniacs who stopped through after visiting wineries in the mid-Atlantic. Gary was excited to try these 3 reds from some of “The Other 46″ states and wants to taste more!
Made in Virginia: Virginia Distillery Company - Single Malt Whiskey
Learn what it takes to make the World Whisky Award's Best American Single Malt. It's the Virginia Highlands Single Malt Whisky and its Made In Lovingston, Virginia.
This Week in Richmond - 26 September 2014
This week's guest is Rita McClenny, President & CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation.
Waste and Webs | Critical Role | Campaign 2, Episode 10
The Mighty Nein delve into the sewers of Zadash in search of the mysterious beast that has been terrorizing the Crownsguard...
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Virginia Farming: Mountain Culture Kombucha
On this episode we travel to White Hall and learn about kombucha-a fermented tea that's become quite popular. We'll take a look at a one-of-a-kind STEM lab in Carroll County, and then, Chris Mullins shows us how to grow eggplant, From the Ground Up. We'll also have the Ag Calendar, a Minute in the field video, and of course, the ag news of the week-all on this edition of Virginia Farming.
Amtrak Coast Starlight, in a Sleeper Car Bedroom
The overnight 14 Coast Starlight (Amtrak) from Los Angeles to Seattle.
--3 states
--1,377 miles
--36 hours
--29 stops (a few afford a chance for some fresh air, for a few minutes)
--incalculable jaw drops at the beauty seen from along the ocean coastline to the snowy mountain ranges and backdoor views of towns and cities.
I can't recommend this enough! What an experience! What a way to see the country! The whole ride was smooth, quiet, and tranquil. Whether you enjoy a book in the glass-domed car while sipping on some coffee, or nurse a beer through the passing majesty outside your window, you are rocked gently into a relaxation that is unlike any other. The staff was ever ready to accommodate needs and/or wants. Guest speakers rode along, regaling passengers with tales of the flora, fauna, and history of the areas. Fellow passengers were in equal states of awe and wonder, evidenced by the acknowledging head tilts complete with twinkling eyes and hearty grins. Childhood fancy was stirred together with an aged appreciation and I found that though we were moving northward, time had stood still.
Note: Yes...I have since learned to refrain from filming in portrait mode, when using a phone. ????
Note: Thank you, all, who have clarified that it's a Lounge Car featured in this video, not an actual Parlour Car. I did not intend to mislead anyone; during our ride, the staff and fellow passengers were calling it the Parlour Car, and I was at fault for following the flock in my understanding. Our train's Parlour Car must have been undergoing maintenance, at the time. I did find, however, the Lounge Car to be quite enjoyable. Nevertheless, I imagine riding with an official Parlour Car would enhance the experience, greatly. Thank you all, for clarifying this, for me and for others.
Note: for mobile device viewers, annotations don't appear on-screen. At the 2:28 mark, it should be noted that There is a traditional door on this bathroom; it's just not visible, here.
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