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WineCompass
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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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#VABreweryChallenge: Port City Brewing Company (#51)
I don't visit Alexandria's Port City Brewing Company enough and in fact it's slightly embarrassing that this was my first trip to the brewery since starting... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Wines of Chile and Snooth Present Carmenère Master Class
Carmenère, where to start? Originally from the Médoc region of Bordeaux, this Cabernet family grape was widely planted until the mid to late 1800s when it was... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Blacksnake Meadery Hoppy Bee Brew - A Beer Drinkers Mead
Recently I discovered that my favorite Virginia mead producer, Blacksnake Meadery, had increased their distribution into Northern Virginia after finding a bottl... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Bourbon Review: Revisiting the Ancient Ancient Age 10 Star
Buffalo Trace's Ancient Age ($12-750ml) and the Ancient Ancient Age 10 Star ($16-750ml) were my entrance into bourbon many years ago. Read more
Posted on 14 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Find Mineral and Acid Driven Chardonnay with #PureChablis
Many, many years ago, I remember relatives at family reunions quaffing wine from plastic cups. One source was a large bottle labeled Chablis, a generic... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Week of Terlato Wines Traveling Through Napa, Sonoma, Sicily, & Tuscany
Last week I enjoyed four wines delivered to my door by Terlato Wines, the wine importer, producer and marketer who's global portfolio consists of more than 40... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Learning About Troon Vineyard & Oregon's Applegate Valley on #Winestudio
The Willamette Valley and it's sub-regions seems to receive the bulk of attention when discussing Oregon wine, but after this month's #WineStudio, southern... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Five Wines From Garnacha Denominaciones De Origens
Grenache is commonly known as the dominant southern Rhone grape in that region's delicious GSM blends. Yet, going by its Spanish name Garnacha, it is very much ... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Pre-Game at Morgantown's Chestnut Brew Works
Well before the WVU Mountaineers losing to the Oklahoma Sooners left us dispirited, our tailgate started brilliantly at Morgantown's Chestnut Brew Works. Read more
Posted on 23 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
'Tis the Season for Pinot
It appears that this is the season for Pinot Noir. I base that claim partly off the increased number of these wines sent to me with the explanation that Pinot... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
What is Prosecco? Or the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG?
What is Prosecco? Is it a region, a wine, or a grape variety? Well, before 2009 this term described all three. Pretty confusing, right? As a result, in 2009... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Quad from Miner Family Winery
I recently received four wines from Miner Family Winery, the well known winery located along the Silverado Trail in Napa's Oakville. Read more
Posted on 16 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Dave Phinney's Locations French, Spanish, & Argentinian Wines
Locations Wines are the result of an organic brainstorming session when Dave Phinney imagined the possibility of creating a French wine across all the French... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Wine Dinner with Rioja's CVNE Winery
Recently I had the opportunity to join fellow wine bloggers and representatives from CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte del España) for a fantastic wine dinner a... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Holistic Farm Winery in Montgomery County Maryland: Rocklands Farm
On June 27, 1863 Confederate Gen. J.E.B. Stuart and 5,000 cavalrymen began crossing the Potomac River at Rowser's Ford in Seneca, Montgomery County Maryland. Read more
Posted on 08 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A New Exploration of Australian Wine with Two Hands Wine & #WineStudio
I must confess that I've not sampled Australian wine for a number of years. This changed with the commencement of October's Protocol Wine Studio's #WineStudio... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Wine, Beer, & Cider Near Great Country Farms - Bluemont Virginia
Have you ever been dragged to a pumpkin patch or fall festival? Pretty often right? Well check out Great Country Farms in Bluemont Virginia. Read more
Posted on 01 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Hiking and Maryland Beer at Sugarloaf Mountain
Normally after a nice climb up Sugarloaf Mountain we descend and head directly to one of the top wineries in Maryland, Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard. Read more
Posted on 28 October 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#VABreweryChallenge #49 - Sweetwater Tavern Centreville
We've been off the #VABreweryChallenge for too long and stopped of at local brewpub chain Sweetwater Tavern Centreville for an early Sunday dinner. Read more
Posted on 20 October 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Garofalo Artisan Liqueurs - Unique Liqueurs from Virginia
During our recent excursion into Winchester we missed a gem in Garofalo Artisan Liqueurs, a local spirits maker of various liqueurs such as "Night Life" Coffee... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK