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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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Dos Spanish Rosado Wines for Spring
"In the 3rd Century BC the region of Rioja was inhabited by the Berones, a warrior people from Celtic origin whose populations reached from the Cantabria... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Brewers Association Reveals the 50 Fastest Growing U.S. Craft Breweries of 2018
The Brewers Association released its second annual list of the 50 fastest growing small and independent craft brewing companies of 2018. Read more
Posted on 27 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Kin & Cascadia Showcase the Columbia and Willamette Valleys
Winesellers Ltd., the family-owned global importer, recently expanded their portfolio into the Pacific Northwest by creating the Kin Cascadia brand. Read more
Posted on 26 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
2019 SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience
This year, the Brewers Association is hosting their annual SAVOR: An American Craft Beer Food Experience Friday, May 17th in Washington D.C. -- as usual at th... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#DrinkLocal at Whole Foods Market -- Well Sort of
This weekend we visited our local Whole Foods Market Brew Brau Pub intending to try the Big Poppa Biggie S'mores Imperial Stout produced by Charlottesville's... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Budweiser Budvar Brewery Vs Anheiser-Busch
Who's familiar with the famous Budweiser trademark dispute between Czech brewery Budweiser Budvar and Anheiser-Busch InBev? In 1907 Budvar and Anheiser-Busch... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Explore #WeAreMarylandWine During Maryland Wine Month
The Maryland Wineries Association has designated March as Maryland Wine Month and to follow the action they are promoting the #WeAreMarylandWine (in addition... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Revisiting the 2011 Ventosa Vineyards Estate Lemberger
In August 2015 the annual Wine Bloggers Conference was held in New York's Finger Lakes and consisted of a pre-conference excursion to the Seneca Lake AVA. Read more
Posted on 04 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Caboose Commons: Cashless, Coffee, and Craftbeer
This week I finally allocated time to visit Caboose Commons, a new craft brewery located in the Fairfax Mosiac District. This stand-alone facility with... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Chateau Chantal 2016 30-year-vineyard Anniversary Reserve Chardonnay
The final segment of the #WineStudio - Michigan Wine Collaborative presentation featured a pioneer in that state's wine industry: Chateau Chantal Winery. Read more
Posted on 27 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
W&OD Bike Trail: Reston's Bike Lane Brewing & Cafe
Writing this during another cold and soggy morning I can't wait any longer for Spring - at least it may be a warm soggy morning. Read more
Posted on 25 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Lodi Wine and Chocolate with Macchia Zinfandel & BRIX
Earlier this month the Lodi Winegrape Commission hosted their annual Wine Chocolate Weekend where attendees received one ounce of 60% cocoa Medium Dark... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Michigan Wine from Old to New, St. Julian to Amoritas
February's weekly #WineStudio twitter chat is focusing on Michigan Wine and the non-profit collaborative Michigan Wine Collaborative (see intro post here). The... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The 2016 Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Valley View Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
The Valley View Vineyard is a 35-acre hilltop vineyard in Santa Barbara County's Santa Ynez Valley. Lucas Lewellen Vineyards grows several Bordeaux grape... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Visit the Las Vegas Arts District & Hop Nuts Brewing
When visiting Las Vegas, it's usually a wise idea to leave the casinos and partake in the surrounding environment. After touring the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam,... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#WineStudio Hosts the Michigan Wine Collaborative
Those who have been following the Drink Local Wine scene know that Michigan has a thriving wine industry. To others, this may come as a complete surprise. Read more
Posted on 06 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Silver Spring Maryland is a Craft Beverage Destination
Probably because it is not incorporated, Silver Spring encompasses a large area bordered by the DC and PG County lines and extended to Burtonsville,... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Chardonnay That Leverages the Chalk Hill AVA and Estate
The Chalk Hill Estate Winery benefits from tremendous name recognition based on the winery's outstanding reputation but also from the surrounding Chalk Hill AVA. Read more
Posted on 08 January 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Toasted Goat Winery and the History of Frostburg Maryland
In 1806, President Thomas Jefferson authorized the construction of the National Road - the first major highway in the United States built by the federal... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Founding Spirits Distillery: Farm to Table "Never Bitter" Amaro
When is an Amaro not bitter? That was the question that Jon Arroyo and Bob VanLancker wanted to answer as part of the Washington D.C. farm to table kitchen and... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK