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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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San Diego's Prolific Craft Beer Scene
San Diego is craft beer heaven. I know there are other awesome craft beer cities like Portland and Denver but combine the weather, the beaches, and an... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#VABreweryChallenge - Arlington with New District Brewing Company & Capitol...
Recently the W OD received another brew stop along the bike trail as New District Brewing Company (#36) joined Capitol City Brewing Company (#37) at it's... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Ballparks & Brews: Petco Park - San Diego Padres
I've only been to a handful of major league ball parks but for now the San Diego Padres' Petco Park is in a league of their own. The park embraces craft beer... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#FirstSipNZ with Villa Maria's Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc
One of the most reliable sources for affordable New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc has always been Villa Maria and they didn't disappoint with their current summer... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The United Grapes of America - Minnesota's Alexis Bailly Vineyard Voyageur
Minnesota wine was present last month at the annual Wine America Congressional Tasting through the Alexis Bailly Vineyard Voyageur ($29). The wine is a blend... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Argentina's Rutini Wines Delivers Four Wines from the Tupungato Valley
I recently received a care package from Rutini Wines, the esteemed winery located on the outskirts of Mendoza, consisting of four Argentinean wines. Read more
Posted on 15 June 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The United Grapes of America - Kentucky's StoneBrook Winery Vidal Blanc
The annual Wine America Congressional Tasting delivered once again with a new state wine, in this case, Kentucky and the StoneBrook Winery Vidal Blanc ($13). Read more
Posted on 13 June 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#SAVOR2016's Top Fifteen Beers That Blew Me Away
I attended SAVOR 2016 on Friday June 3rd and this Brewers Association sponsored event was splendid. 76 breweries poured two beers each and represented a mix of... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#WineStudio Concludes It's Two Month Foray into DO Rías Baixas
Our two month #WineStudio foray into DO Rías Baixas wine concluded May 31st as the focus continued with their signature grape Albariño. Read more
Posted on 07 June 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
2016 SAVOR Preview - IPAs, Sours, Stouts, Saisons, and Porters
It's officially SAVOR week as the annual American craft beer and food experience occurs Friday and Saturday nights June 3rd and 4th. Read more
Posted on 31 May 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The United Grapes of America - Nebraska's Mac's Creek Vineyards & Winery Poncu
Mac's Creek Vineyards Winery came through with another interesting wine at the annual Wine America Congressional Tasting. This was their Poncu ($25) port... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The United Grapes of America - Rhode Island's Greenvale Vineyards 2015 Albariño
theCompass view ofGreenvale VineyardsIt's been difficult procuring wines to continue the United Grapes of America series, but them comes along the annual Wine... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#VABreweryChallenge #36 - Arlington's Sehkraft Brewing
Saturday I made my second visit to Sehkraft Brewing and this time they had five of their house brewed beer. This brewery, restaurant, butcher shop, and music... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
theCompass Winery, Brewery, Distillery Locator App Release 2.0
This week we released the first major upgrade to the Android version of theCompass Winery, Brewery, Distillery Locator App. The new version includes several... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#WineStudio Presents Galicia – “Green” Spain and the Celtic Influence of Rías...
During the height of Greek civilization between 800-400 B.C., the Celts, who we now associate with Scotland and Ireland, ruled over most of Central and Western... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Mother's Day at Harford Vineyard & Winery
Mother's Day lead us to a day trip to Maryland's horse country and Ladew Topiary Gardens and Harford Vineyard Winery. The gardens are quite impressive and... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Rioja Red, White & Pink from CVNE
It seems like Spanish wine is trending, with #WineStudio's Rias Baixas Wines, Finca Hispana, and a recent care package from CVNE and it's more modern sister... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#WineStudio's Rías Baixas with Albariño and Albariño Blends
Whereas the first month of #WineStudio's Rías Baixas focused on Albariño, this month we are discussing other allowable varieties even though they constitute onl... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#VABreweryChallenge #35 - Reston's Lake Anne Brew House
I've lived in northern Virginia for almost two decades but I never knew to visit Reston's Lake Anne Plaza until the Lake Anne Brew House opened two weeks ago. Read more
Posted on 02 May 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
DO Rias Baixas Albarino - A Beachcombers Type of Wine
Since An Introduction to Galicia's DO Rías Baixas was published three weeks ago, I've been able to sample the half dozen wines through the weekly #WineStudio... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK