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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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#FirstSipNZ with a Trio from Villa Maria Estate Winery
We have found over the years that Villa Maria Estate Winery is a reliable option for affordable New Zealand wine and a recent #FirstSipNZ tasting showcased thre... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Discovering the Symphony Grape at Oak Crest Vineyard & Winery
When crossing the Potomac into Virginia on Route 301, theCompass Craft Beverage Finder shows that Oak Crest Vineyard Winery is the first winery when entering... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Left Coast Cellars Estate Pinot Noir: The Right Latitude at 45°
The 356 acres that comprise Oregon's Left Coast Cellars' estate are situated on the 45 parallel north - equidistant from the equator and the north pole and the... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
BlueDyer Distilling: Distilled and Bottled in Waldorf Maryland
"Distilled and Bottled in Waldorf Maryland" is what you see on each bottle of BlueDyer Distilling spirits as this two year old distillery is the southernmost... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Don Ciccio & Figli and Sunny Sweeney Deliver Trophies
Washington DC is a growing spirits town with most of the new distilleries concentrating on gin. However there's one celebrating the fruit liqueur from Southern... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Trio of Wine from Murrieta’s Well While Listening to The White Buffalo
Although owned and operated by members of the Chardonnay-famed Wente family, Murrieta’s Well grows 20 different grape varieties at their Livermore Valley AVA... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Bottling Frozen Falls Vodka at Falls Church Distillers
This past Saturday I participated in a "bottling party" at Northern Virginia's Falls Church Distillers where we filled and labeled 325 bottles of Frozen Falls... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
New Zealand Wine Pure Discovery
Earlier this month Wines of New Zealand hosted a seminar and tasting at the NZ Embassy titled New Zealand Wine Pure Discovery. Read more
Posted on 24 October 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Celebrating Parducci Wine Cellars 85th Anniversary with Special Cuvee 85 & a Tru...
Mendocino's longest running winery, Parducci Wine Cellars, opened 85 years ago this year. Now part of the Mendocino Wine Company consortium, the winery was... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
10 Year Old Tawny Port and Grilled Cheese?
"Come here: Let me tell you a secret. Three little words that will win you the respect of wine lovers and help you understand why we seem capable of talking... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Zachys Brings Fattoria Le Pupille to Their Washington DC Opening
"Zachys built their brand as a purveyor of fine European wine, by identifying and making wines like these underrated and frankly undervalued examples from the... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Trio from Napa Valley's Hess Collection
The Napa Valley winery, Hess Collection, is now in its 32nd vintage with most of the wine produced from hillside vineyards such as Mount Veeder. Read more
Posted on 02 October 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Locations Ventures into New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
It took a few years, but the Locations brand has landed in New Zealand with the release of the NZ6 - New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc ($19.99). Read more
Posted on 19 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Get Ready to Play at Waynesboro's Basic City Beer Company
During the same weekend we visited Adventure Farm, we parlayed a swim at Sherando Lake with a visit to Waynesboro's Basic City Beer Company. Read more
Posted on 15 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Quick Flight into Charlottesville Adventure Farm Winery
A couple weekends ago we visited Charlottesville and on the drive down Route 29 decided to visit a relative new and somewhat obscure winery: Adventure Farm. Read more
Posted on 11 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Carmel Winery's Selected Mediterranean Red Blend & Israeli Wine Regions
Last month I received another sample of Israeli wine which led me to not only research the targeted winery, but also Israeli wine regions. Read more
Posted on 06 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Virginia's Falls Church Distillers Opens With Bourbon and Vodka
Craft distilleries continue to open in the Commonwealth of Virginia with Falls Church Distillers joining their ranks earlier this summer. Read more
Posted on 30 August 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
ANXO Cidery: Crafting Hard Cider Made from Foraged D.C. Apples
Last year ANXO Cidery (300 Florida Avenue NW) introduced DC residents to the funky and rustic side of cider from the Basque region of Northern Spain. Read more
Posted on 26 August 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Summer Red: Chateau Montelena Winery 2014 Calistoga Zinfandel?
I suspect, like me, most of you associate Napa's Chateau Montelena Winery with their Judgment of Paris Chardonnay or their Cabernet Sauvignon. And rightfully... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Loudoun Welcomes Two More Breweries to the "Dulles Corridor"
With the opening of two more breweries this summer, Virginia's Loudoun County now has 23 breweries with eight forming a pseudo beer trail that I labelled the... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK