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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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Cruising for Beer & Wine Along the W&OD Bike Trail: Ashburn to Leesburg
After publishing Cruising for Beer Wine Along the W OD Bike Trail: Falls Church to Ashburn, I learned that Old Ox Brewery was planning to open adjacent to... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Off to #WBC14 and @SBCWines & @PasoRobles #Wine
I'm off to attend the 2014 Wine Bloggers Conference, held in Buellton, Santa Barbara County, California and sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Vintners'... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Ballparks & Brews: Wrigley Field Chicago
When talking about Chicago's Wrigley Field and craft beer, it's all about the Goose Island. Starting outside the stadium, all the surrounding bars carry some... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Santa Barbara #WBC14 Preview on #Winechat
In less than a week over a hundred wine bloggers will descend on Santa Barbara County for the annual Wine Bloggers Conference. Read more
Posted on 03 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Ballpark & Brews: Potomac Nationals
Minor League baseball is always a fun environment to take the family and the Potomac Nationals don't disappoint with moon bounces, contests, fireworks and... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Villa Maria Estate Winery
I don't consume enough Sauvignon Blanc and in particular those produced in New Zealand. At least that's the conclusion after drinking two more fine examples fro... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Ballpark & Brews: Nationals Park
Regardless if you are a Washington Nationals regular or visiting from out of town, there are plenty of craft beer options inside and surrounding Nationals Park... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Hungarian & Slovenian Wines with #WineStudio & Old World Vines -> Part II
Last week we continued our tasting of Hungarian Slovenian Wines with #WineStudio Old World Wines by transitioning to Slovenia wine. The two wines on the... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Cruising for Beer & Wine Along the W&OD Bike Trail: N. Arlington
I continued my W OD Trail beer wine tour with a ride from Falls Church to North Arlington. This route doesn't include any production wineries or breweries, bu... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
New Wines of Greece, Exploring Crete's Native Varietals
The historical origins of wine oscillates between the Caucasus Mountains and the Eastern Mediterranean, but there's little doubt on the historical... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Rhone Rangers Ride to DC
If you are a Rhone wine lover, I hope you are familiar with the Rhone Rangers. This is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of American made... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Bedford Pennsylvania's Briar Valley Vineyards & Winery
Since no trip is complete without stopping into a local winery or brewery, while heading to Seven Springs Mountain resort for a short Father's Day break, I... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Hungarian & Slovenian Wines with #WineStudio & Old World Vines
June starts off with another Protocol #WineStudio session, this time featuring Hungarian Slovenian Wines imported by San Diego based Old World Wines. Read more
Posted on 11 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Cruising for Beer & WIne Along the W&OD Bike Trail: Falls Church to Ashburn
With the harsh spring and winter, I've been hitting the bike trail any chance I get and taking every opportunity on the trail to enjoy craft beer and wine -... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery Belle Meade™ Bourbon
I've been eying the Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery Belle Meade™ Bourbon for sometime now - I think first through tweets and then through a couple Maxim... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Celebrating #FLXWine with Finger Lakes Wine Hour
Every summer is the #summerofriesling and a good region to start is the Finger Lakes in New York - "North America's premiere cool-climate winegrowing region". Read more
Posted on 02 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Hungarian Wine Roadshow Crosses the U.S.
A couple weeks back I happened upon a chance tweet from @HUN_WineRoad announcing the Hungarian Wine Roadshow tour of the United States. Read more
Posted on 30 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
SAVOR Profile: Flying Dog Brewery's Rising Dead OLD BAY Summer Ale
I had heard rumors and SAVOR verified that the latest beer making trend is brewing with crab seasoning. Frederick's Flying Dog Brewery started the trend by... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
SAVOR Profile: Crazy Mountain Brewing Company's Neomexicanus Native Pale Ale
Over the years most of us have become accustomed to recognizing several hop styles, particularly when dry-hopped, such as the citrus-floral aroma from Cascade... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Napa's Cairdean Vineyards on #Winechat
I have been fortunate enough to be included in several #winechat tasting sessions, where wineries or importers send samples to several bloggers. Read more
Posted on 19 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK