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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: DO Costers Del Segre Danaus Red Wine
Costers del Segre is Catalonia's most inland wine region and generally speaking, this region is harsh. It's semi-arid, with a climate of extremes. Read more
Posted on 23 April 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Rain, Hail, and Sunshine at Grace Estate Winery
Lately, we having been avoiding traveling through Charlottesville on our passages to Waynesboro and Staunton and bailed at the airport to take back roads to... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Steak and Eggs with Domaine Bousquet and Wines with Altitude
I am continually blessed to receive multiple shipments of Argentinean Wines with Altitude from Domaine Bousquet. Their estate vineyards are located 4,000 feet... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Re-discovering Oakencroft Farm & Winery
After perhaps a 15-year hiatus we finally returned to the 250-acre Oakencroft Farm Winery as the winery has re-opened and still making wine from some of the... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Grape Spotlight: Sicilia DOC Grillo
"Beginning with the Greeks, who arrived on the eastern part of Sicily in the 8th century BCE, the idea of methodical grapegrowing practices for the purpose of... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Open Road Distilling Opens in Reston
We've been trying to make the rounds visiting Mid-Atlantic distilleries and ventured to the closest to us -- Open Road Distilling in the Reston Town Center,... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Slow Wines Descent into Puglia
The Puglia Wine Region is a long, thin wine region in the far south-eastern corner of the "boot" of Italy. According to wine-searcher. Read more
Posted on 29 March 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Rum in Richmond with Virago Spirits
In the last few months we've visited a plethora of distilleries focusing on rum where this spirit seems to be enjoying a new renaissance of discovery. Read more
Posted on 27 March 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Mieza Blendery - Alexandria's Shrine to Blended Beers
After most of our brewery visits, we normally post our review on our social media channels, but at times there are extraordinary operations that necessitate a... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
2024 Virginia Governor's Cup Gala and the Gold Medal Wine Trail
On March 7th, Virginia wine fans and industry personnel gathered at Richmond's Main Street Station to taste and converse with the producers of the Gold medal... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Another Exploration into Uruguay Tannat
Last week I was able to continue my exploration of Uruguay wine - specifically Tannat - through a Masterclass presented by Peter Granoff, MS. and sponsored by... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Four Fresh and Food Friendly Organic Wines from Domaine Bousquet
I received another shipment of Argentinean Wines with Altitude from Domaine Bousquet where their estate vineyards are located 4,000 feet above sea level in... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Let's Visit Alentejo, Portugal Through the Herdade Do Esporão Reserva
Herdade do Esporão is a Portuguese wine brand that many readers might have familiarity with. They are the largest producer in the Alentejo region and also the... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Domaine Juliette Avril - AOP Cairanne 2019
The origins of the Cairanne AOP vineyards derive from the Roman period where vines have been tended for at least two millennium. Read more
Posted on 05 February 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
World Drinks Award Road Trip 2023
While in Washington D.C. to judge in the Whiskey and Gin Categories for the World Drinks Award, we spend several days visiting wineries, distilleries, breweries... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Grape Spotlight: Cortese Di Gavi DOCG from Riva Leone
The Gavi or Cortese di Gavi DOCG is an appellation covering still and sparkling white wines produced from the indigenous Cortese grape grown in and around the... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Exploring Exotic Spirits at Stoutridge Winery & Distillery
It looks like we will finish 2023 visiting just over 180 craft beverage establishments. A recent sampling of the unique portfolio at Stoutridge Winery ... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The 'A's of Alentejo Wine Masterclass
Alentejo is Portugal's largest viticultural zone and covers much of Portugal’s southern half, spanning the flatlands below the Tejo River down to Portugal's... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Wines with Altitude: Domaine Bousquet Part II - The Ameri Label
In Wines with Altitude: Domaine Bousquet Part I, we discussed these estate vineyards 4,000 feet above sea level in Gualtallary within the Tupungato mountain... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Masciarelli d'Abruzzo Masterclass with Miriam Lee Masciarelli
For the last few months we have been fortunate to receive several samples from the Abruzzo producer Masciarelli and have written multiple posts concentrating... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2023 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK