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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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Ballparks & Brews: Harrisburg Senators
This past week we enjoyed more Minor League baseball with moon bounces, Monkey Rodeo, and Pennsylvania beer at the Harrisburg Senators Metro Bank Park. Read more
Posted on 27 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#VABreweryChallenge: Norfolk - O'Connor Brewing Co. (#23) & Smartmouth Brewing C...
While returning from the Outre Banks, we decided to spend the night in Norfolk, with the Virginia Zoo in one mind; the #VABreweryChallenge in the other. Read more
Posted on 25 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Milwaukee, Still the Beer Capital of the World -> Thanks to Craft Beer
With a rich brewing history as the home of Pabst, Schlitz, Miller, and Blatz, Milwaukee is often sited as the Beer Capital of the World. Read more
Posted on 23 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#WineStudio Online Session XXVI – An Exposé of Viña Montes and Dry Farming
July's weekly #WineStudio chat focuses on the popular Chilean winery Viña Montes; specifically their sustainability program and their venture into Argentina wit... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#VABreweryChallenge #22 Big Ugly Brewing Company
So far the coolest spot we've visited for the #VABreweryChallenge has to be Big Ugly Brewing Company. The brewery is located off Battlefield Blvd, just south... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#VABreweryChallenge: Culpeper's Far Gohn Brewing Company (#20) & Beer Hound...
After countless trips to Charlottesville, I finally skirted off Route 29 and headed into downtown Culpeper. theCompass app had alerted me that the railroad... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Old Soul Wines from Lodi's Oak Ridge Winery
Last month I received samples from Oak Ridge Winery, specifically four wines focusing on their unique Old Soul brand. I say unique in the sense that this brand... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Nelson County Virginia Adds a Distillery to Their Portfolio: Silverback...
One of my favorite wine country destinations in Virginia is Nelson County, located just southwest of Charlottesville and encompassing the Blue Ridge Parkway. Read more
Posted on 09 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#VABreweryChallenge #19 Charlottesville's South Street Brewery
Looking for good food and a good sour (after all I am moving to the sour side), Charlottesville's South Street Brewery was a fitting stop on our... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#VABreweryChallenge: Tyson's Corner & Gordon Biersch Brewery (#18)
Ironically, the Tyson's Gordon Biersch Brewery is not far from my home, yet I only seem to visit once a year. Probably a general aversion to the Tyson's Mall, o... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Another Unique #WineStudio Featured Rosé: Y. Rousseau 2014 Rosé of Tannat
"I don’t follow trend, I make wine of conviction. I make wine I want to enjoy myself." ~ Yannick Rousseau The final Protocol #WineStudio Rosé series features... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Winemaker José Moro Discusses Emilio Moro Winery Ribera Del Duero Tinto Fino...
Through the power of web technology, last week I participated in a presentation by winemaker José Moro of Emilio Moro Winery on Ribera del Duero and a trio of... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Taste of Two Villa Maria Sauvignon Blancs
This week New Zealand's, Villa Marie Estate Winery hosted a #NZSauvBlanc twitter tasting focusing on two of the winery's Sauvignon Blanc. Read more
Posted on 26 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#WineStudio Rosé: 2014 Donelan Rosé Sonoma County Syrah / Grenache / Pinot Noir
The third week of the Protocol #WineStudio Rosé series features more Sonoma County rosé, this time from Donelan Family Wines in the 2014 Rosé Sonoma County Syra... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Kudos Wine - Four Wines from the Willamette Valley
Oregon's Willamette Valley is the Beaver State's most dynamic, and probably, most diverse winegrowing region. Most are familiar with the extensive Pinot Noir... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#SipWithKaren Unexpected #NapaValley Wines
This week Karen MacNeil, of the Wine Bible fame and Keynote Speaker at the upcoming 2015 Wine Bloggers Conference, hosted a twitter tasting (#SipWithKaren)... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#WineStudio Rosé with the POE 2014 Sonoma County Old Vine Pinot Noir - Pinot...
The Protocol #WineStudio Rosé series continued this week by featuring the POE 2014 Sonoma County Old Vine Pinot Noir / Pinot Meunier Rosé ($22, 12%). Read more
Posted on 17 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Ballparks & Brews: Miller Park Milwaukee Brewers
Our annual trip to an away Nationals series landed us in Milwaukee and Miller Park, the home of the aptly named Brewers. As the name suggests, the city has a... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Think Pink, Think Merlot, Think Slovenia: Erzetič Damski Rosé
June's #WineStudio concentrates on dry rosé and features several wines from regions and grapes you'd normally not associate with the style. Case in point, the... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
#SAVOR 2015 - Long Live the Sours
At next year's SAVOR event I need to attend both evenings as I determined one night is not enough time to visit with all the breweries - particularly if you... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK