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Focusing on the world of wines, beer, and spirits that we experience through our travels at WineCompass.com and #theCompassApp.
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Celebrating Generations of Vineyard Workers with Matsu Tinta De Toro
Castilla y León is the largest region of Spain, as well the largest region of all the European Union, and hosts the wine regions of Ribera and Rueda in... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Lucas & Lewellen's Hidden Asset
Hidden Asset refers to a wine, a red blend to be specific, that Lucas Lewellen Estate Vineyards produces to honor their estate vineyards in Santa Barbara... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Nebbiolo is Still King at Breaux Vineyards
Breaux Vineyards opened in 1997 when it was only the fifth winery in Loudoun County and the 50th in Virginia. Today Breaux is one of the largest of the 43... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Off the Beaten Trail in Virginia Wine Country with Rosemont Vineyards
Located in a remote area of the Commonwealth, Rosemont Vineyards and Winery is relatively disadvantaged when selling their wine. Read more
Posted on 20 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#AccessAlbarino with Snooth and Rias Baixas Wine
Galicia is located in the northwest corner of Spain and is home to Rías Baixas Albariño wine. DO Rías Baixas was created in 1980, but when Spain joined the EU i... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Miner Family Winery 2017 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
In July 1993 the Oakville and Rutherford AVA's were carved out of the central Napa Valley AVA in order to accentuate their specific micro-climates best suited... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Dave Phinney Back with More Locations Wine
Locations is a concept by winemaker Dave Phinney that attempts to create a wine encompassing the various wine regions within a country or state. Read more
Posted on 10 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Chalk Hill 2016 Estate Sauvignon Blanc
The Chalk Hill AVA is one of Sonoma County's 13 appellations and was carved out of the northeast corner of the Russian River Valley AVA in 1983. Read more
Posted on 07 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Lodi Rosé Wines for Mothers Day
Lodi California is perhaps America's most diverse wine region - Paso Robles may object - but any region that grows over 125 varieties is quite diverse. Read more
Posted on 04 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#VABreweryChallenge #59: A Family Legacy at Portner Brewhouse
In 1867, there were 3,700 breweries operating in America and one of those was Alexandria based The Robert Portner Brewing Company. Read more
Posted on 02 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Gonzalez Byass: From Jerez to Rioja to Rueda to Riax Baixas
In 1835 at only 23 years old Manuel María González Ángel founded the precursor to Gonzalez Byass creating the Tío Pepe (Uncle Joe) sherry brand inspired by his... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Ribera Y Rueda: Tempranillo Y Verdejo
Many wine consumers are probably familiar with the Designation of Origin (D.O.) Ribera del Duero wine region, situated in north-central Spain, roughly two... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Barefoot Wade Wanders into West Virginia's Abolitionist Ale Works
When traveling through Loudoun County wine country via Route 9 (Charles Town Pike) travelers eventually enter West Virginia crossing over the Appalachian Trail... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Trio of Hess Select White Wine
Last month we experienced a delicious wine lunch with representatives of the Hess Family Wine Estates where we focused primarily on their Napa Valley estate... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Malbec World Day with Argentinian Wine from Salta, Valle De Uco, and Patagonia
Wines of Argentina has designated Friday April 20th as Malbec World Day so why don't we delve into the world's most popular producer of Malbec wine. Read more
Posted on 16 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#VABreweryChallenge: #58 - Ono Brewing Company
Chantilly now has its second craft brewery as Ono Brewing Company joins Mustang Sally's to offer craft beer near the intersection of Route 18 and Route 50. Read more
Posted on 12 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Durham, Craft Beer, Lemurs, and American Tobacco
Durham North Carolina is near the tail end of the Route 15 Wine Road, but instead of wine, this region is amassing a craft beer heritage. Read more
Posted on 09 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The 2018 Odyssey Greek Wine Tour - From Agiorgitiko to Xinomavro
"When I wander through my Lemnian vines to see if they’re ripe yet –for they are the first of Nature’s fruits to ripen, those vines from Lemnos…", Aristotle... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Route 15 Wine Road: Warrenton's Powers Farm & Brewery & Granite Heights Winery
Just south of Gainsville, through Warrenton and into Culpeper, Route 15 merges with Route 29 and runs through rolling hills in one corner of Virginia's wine... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Album Review: Nora Jane Struthers and the Breakfast of Champions
Nora Jane Struthers first surfaced on my radar many years ago at the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion as a bluegrass performer and her album Carnival was the... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK