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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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Grape Spotlight: Catalonia Cariñena (Samsó)
Carignan (Cariñena in Spain) is a black-skinned wine grape variety, most likely native to Aragon. The variety is found in wines along the Mediterranean coast,... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Grape Spotlight: Louisiana Blanc Du Bois from Landry Vineyards
Pierce's disease is a bacterial disease caused by Xylella fastidiosa, which lives in the water-conducting system of grapevines and is spread from plant to... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Catalan Wines USA Master Class -- D.O. Cava
There was plenty of sparkling wine on display during the Catalan Wines USA Master Class Wine Tasting last month. For an overview of the region and Master... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Rías Baixas Roadshow 2023 - Part 2
Our previous post The Rías Baixas Roadshow 2023 - Part 1 provides an introduction into Rías Baixas pertaining to its history, wine regions, wine regulations... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Catalan Wines USA Master Class -- Catalunya's Grapes, Designations, and...
Photo courtesy of Catalan Wines USAEvery so often Catalan Wines USA hosts Wine Tasting Master Classes across the country and fortunately one landing in... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Grape Spotlight: Rías Baixas, Val Do Salnés, Attis Bodega y Viñedos Souson
Did you know that red wine is being produced in Rías Baixas?Val Do Salnés is the oldest of the five sub-regions in Rías Baixas and contains 64% of the region's... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Wines with Altitude: Domaine Bousquet from Gualtallary, Argentina
Imagine a 240 hectare wine estate located in the Andes foothills at an altitude of 4,000 feet above sea level. The highest peaks in California's Sierra Nevada,... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Rías Baixas Roadshow 2023 - Part 1
Rías Baixas, Galician for "Lower Estuaries"Recently I attended one stop on the Rías Baixas Roadshow 2023 that featured a masterclass presented by Advanced... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
East Tennessee History at Old Tennessee Distilling Company
Sevierville is a popular exit off Route 40, not only because it is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and feeds into Pigeon Forge Gatlinbur... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Navigating the Bayou Teche
A bayou is a body of water typically found in a flat, low-lying area. It may refer to an extremely slow-moving stream, river (often with a poorly defined... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Avery Island & TABASCO®: Where Bourbon Barrels Find Rest
"TABASCO® Brand products are made by McIlhenny Company, founded by Edmund McIlhenny in 1868 on Avery Island, Louisiana. It was here that he developed the... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Grape Spotlight: Masciarelli Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
Abruzzo is a naturalist's dream "as half of the region's territory is protected through national parks and nature reserves, more than any administrative region... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Academy Du Rhône Wine - Washington D.C. Edition
"Vinsobres or sober wine, drink it soberly".. Monseigneur Joseph Marie de Suarès (Bishop of Vaison-La-Romaine) in1633The Rhône Valley is a diverse and complex... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Grape Spotlight: Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Abruzzo is a naturalist's dream "as half of the region's territory is protected through national parks and nature reserves, more than any administrative region... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Herbal Liqueurs: Amaro y Arroyo
Continuing our discovery of Amaro herbal liqueurs, we recently purchased the Amaro y Arroyo from Copper Fox Distillery. This is one of Virginia's oldest... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
From District Made to the Amalfi Coast in D.C.'s Ivy City
After a visit to the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America we decided to visit a couple of distilleries in nearby Ivy City starting with District Mad... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Trio from El Coto De Rioja
El Coto de Rioja consists of twelve separate cellars and wineries, each designated with a distinct task. This includes the original winery that first opened in... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Les Vergers Lafrance - a Multiforme Cidrerie, Vignoble, Domaine, & Distillateur
Perhaps our favorite craft beverage stop during our Quebec visit was to Les Vergers Lafrance, a multifaceted establishment located just outside of... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Happy Hour with Art of Earth Organic Wines from Mendoza
This weekend we enjoyed a happy hour courtesy of samples from importer Mack Schuhle. These are organic wines from Mendoza produced by Art of Earth Organic... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
theCompass Craft Beverage Finder: Visited 100 Craft Beverage Establishments So...
During 2022 we visited a little less than 70 craft beverage establishments, a paltry figure which is embarrassing for an entity that professes to publicize the... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK