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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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FurmintUSA Showcases the Versatility of This Hungarian Grape
This month Furmint USA conducted a ten day marketing blitz in NYC and Washington DC showcasing Hungary's signature white grape Furmint. Read more
Posted on 19 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Dos Sauvignon Blanc Vinos Chilenos - Los Vascos & Errazuriz Max
Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc 2015 ($9, 13.5%) - Les Domaines Barons de Rothschild purchased Los Vascos (The Basques) in 1988 and sources these grapes on long... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Cepa 21 Virtual Tasting with José Moro
Third generation winemaker José Moro returned to a virtual setting to showcase three wines from Cepa 21 Winery, the sister winery to Emilio Moro Bodegas. Like... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Spirits Review: Midnight Moonshine Cherry Shine
I generally avoid flavored spirits, but last week I was drawn to the Midnight Moonshine section at the local ABC store and decided to try their Cherry Shine... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Vinkara Offers Two Tasty Turkish Wines to the U.S. Market
Wines from Turkey are getting more play in the U.S. market and one of these producers is Vinkara. This winery focuses on indigenous grapes grown on their... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Finca Hispana Representing Spain's Rich and Diverse Wine Culture
Spain's wine culture is as rich and diverse as any country and one brand attempting to capture this complete image is Finca Hispana. Read more
Posted on 23 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Spirits Review: Tim Smith's Climax Moonshine
I'm sure most of you are familiar with the Discovery Channel's Moonshiners series and have followed Tim Smith's quest to transition from outlaw to lawful... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Montes & Steedman Create Attractive Chilean Wine
Last week's #WineChat was sponsored by Chilean winery Montes Wines and Aurelio Montes Jr., who featured two entry level wines: the Montes Cherub and Montes... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Porter and Stout Impress at Jailbreak Brewing Company
Since it's inception two years ago, Maryland's Jailbreak Brewing Company has quickly become a popular local option for craft beer. Read more
Posted on 13 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Sin City Brewing Co. Delivers With Three Las Vegas Locations on the Strip
Most casinos on the strip offer a range of craft beer - mostly California brewed and heavy on Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Green Flash Brewing Company,... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Central Otago's Loveblock Pinot Noir 2012
Located in the southern half of New Zealand's South Island, Central Otago is an inland oasis of Pinot Noir growing vineyards. The area is mountainous and the... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#WineStudio Online Session 32 with Tanaro River Imports Concludes with Tannins...
January's edition of #WineStudio featured George Tita and Tanaro River Imports, an importer specializing in small producers in northern Italy and France. Read more
Posted on 29 January 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#WineStudio Online Session 32 with Tanaro River Imports Moves into Italy
Protocol Wine Studio's Online Session 32 online session continued with two Italian wines from Tanaro River Imports. And like last week's Florian Beck-Hartweg... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting an Expanded Spirits Portfolio at Mt. Defiance Distillery
The Middleburg AVA is a popular destination in Virginia wine country and a couple years ago Mt. Defiance Cidery augmented the area wine offerings with craft... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#WineStudio – Tanaro River Imports & Florian Beck-Hartweg
January's online session of #Winestudio features George Tita of Tanaro River Imports, which specializing in small producers in northern Italy and France. Read more
Posted on 18 January 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Linganore Winecellars Barrel Tasting: The Future Looks Bright
This year Linganore Winecellars is celebrating it's 40th anniversary as the winery opened in 1976 after planting their first vines 1972. Read more
Posted on 09 January 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Touring the Route 17 Wine Road in Virginia's Piedmont
I've driven through the intersection of Route 29 and Route 17 probably a hundred times on trips to Charlottesville and elsewhere but have never stopped at any o... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
More #VABreweryChallenge Along Northern I-95
Building off our previous #VABreweryChallenge post, #VABreweryChallenge - Four Breweries Along Northern I-95, here are two more breweries located off I-95 in... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Montgomery County's First Farm Brewery: Waredaca Brewing Company
In December Waredaca Brewing Company (Laytonsville) opened becoming Montgomery County's First Farm Brewery - that is, they utilize some crops from the property... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#VABreweryChallenge - Four Breweries Along Northern I-95
Ever been stuck in traffic on I-95 between the DC Beltway and Quantico? Of course you have. Well, here's four breweries to soak up the time waiting for traffic... Read more
Posted on 01 January 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK