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Planning on visiting a winery, brewery, or distillery? Then theCompass mobile application can help. It is a locator app for North America where establishments can be located and mapped using a radius search of the device's location or by U.S. zip code. Users can also browse and map establishments by state for the United States or by province for Canada. All results can be filtered by industry type (winery, brewery, distillery, or cidery).

Check out our video filmed at Black Ankle Vineyards: http://www.myjoogtv.com/2010/09/myjoogtv-episode-3-uncle-dave-huber.html

How about some organic rye whisky from Catoctin Creek Distillers: http://www.myjoogtv.com/2010/11/myjoogtv-episode-6-andrew-mcknight-at_19.html

I wanted to share this episode of MyJoogTV featuring Andrew McKnight and distiller Scott Harris of Catoctin Creek Distilling Company. We discussed the distillation process for organic rye whiskey, social media, government regulation of spirits, and how McKnight and the Harris' are kindred spirits regarding the eat, drink, and play music locally. The Roundstone Rye we sampled was excellent, lighter than many bourbons, but flavorful and completely smooth at the tail. The highlight of the afternoon was listening to McKnight perform "Letter to Colonel Mosby" while sitting on an oak barrel in front of the still. At wine-compass.com, we are followers of "Free the Grapes, now its time to Free the Shine.

Every cheap beer has its place; maybe in the trash, but there's nothing like a cold 6 pack of Schlitz on the beach. Its more refreshing than any "mainstream" lager.

You're right, they do serve two Mexican wines, a Sauvignon Blanc and Tempranillo from Santo Tomas - in the past I've only drank Tequila there. I will have to contact them to find their distributer. Thanks to everyone for their input.

While on a trip to southern California I purchased a bottle of L.A. Cetto Vineyards's Nebbiolo Private Reserve. It was really good, so I am looking for any retailer in the area that either carries other Mexican wine or those from L.A. Cetto. Any suggestions?

Can you send me a list of their wines when you have a chance. I'd like to add them to our wine database at wine-compass.com. Thanks.

At the Today's Bordeaux event last month, we tasted an amazing Sauternes from Castelnau de Suduiraut. The wine retails for $20 and is a bargain. I'm not sure where it is sold, but the Importer is Compagnie Medocaine des Grands Crus. I generally prefer Tokaji wines, but this was top notch. For a local alternative try Barbourville's Malvaxia Reserve Passito.

Can you give me the details so that we can post the event on our site? Thanks

Hungarian Bulls Blood is available in most stores. They are making it more into a Bourdeaux blend by replacing the Kardaka and kekfrankos with Cabernet and Merlot. It's still a good wine at a cheap price - Usually $6. If you ever get out to Fairfax, Il Vino has a few Hungarian wines made from small producers. They are priced around $15. They also has a large selection of Italian wines made from small producers. This is a good wine shop.

Tarara is a good choice. You should also check the few wineries on route 9 - Breaux and Hillsbourough usually have events and Loudoun Vineyards serves food. Also, try the Winery at La Grange. You can find these wineries at Wine-Compass.com

At wine-compass.com we just added a link for DC wine retailers on our Wine Info page. Our list is practically empty (just one store), so we are looking for good suggestions. Please include the store name, address, phone number, and hours, web address and email - if these last three are available. We are also taking suggestions for Maryland and Virginia retailers; let us know as well. Thanks for your help.

Make sure you check with the winery beforehand because some do not allow limos. Apparently these wineries get upset with limo riders because they expect free booze, but don't purchase any wine.

There are several wine blogs dedicated to discussing Virginia Wines. My Virginia Wine Spot Virginia Wine Time Anything Wine Wine Compass Blog

I'm hoping to get out to Chester Gap this month, but you can read our reviews of Chateau O'Brien and Fox Meadows at http://www.wine-compass.com/DesktopDefault...=7&tabid=11 Chateau O'Brien has a great tasting room, which is worth a visit in itself.

Actually, I was completed wrong about the price of Horton's Viognier. It is now $20. A previous vintage was $10, but a guess with its success, they've doubled the price. I apologize for submitted incorrect information. Go to Schneiders.

Horton's Viognier current vintage sells for $10 at the winery, so you are probably paying a good premium at Schneiders. Horton also has several current vintages under or just over $10. Barboursville Vineyards has a Chardonnay and Riesling under $10; Prince Michel Winery and Abingdon Vineyard & Winery have several wines for sale at or under $10; all current vintages. If you increase your budget by $5, there are even more excellent wines available. Yea, I have a little problem paying over $20 for a VA wine to use as everyday dinner wine, but that's why you should attend festivals, sample which wines you like, then splurge on occasion, on the one's you like.

There are countless quality Virginia wines for around $10. Try the Horton Viognier, Norton, or Rkatsiteli. Prince Michel has a great low cost dry riesling. You can find low cost wines at the wine-compass.com search engine. There are also decent Maryland wines at the same value. Wine-compass also contains a retail section for each state that lists wine shops that sell local wine.

You found a bottle of Black Maple Hill whiskey! How you'd get that lucky? I've been searching for whiskey from Black Maple Hill for years ever since I read an article where several bourbon connoisseurs selected it over Bookers, Blanton, Pappy Van Winkle, and the rest. Which store did you purchase the rye? How was it? --- Todd wine-compass.com

Besides finding a good retail store, another good approach is to try new wines at area festivals. There are several excellent wineries throught Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, and North Carolina. During the summer and fall, there are dozens of festivals where you can sample each state's products. Let me shamelessly promote my website, wine-compass.com, which allows you to view wineries and events by state. ----- Todd wine-compass.com

Yea, these events can get tiresome, but the best approach is to select a certain type of wine or wines from a specific area. That keeps you moving and may introduce yourself to something new i.e. South African wines. We will be covering the event on our Compass Tours section at wine-compass.com. We plan on focusing on the wines of New York in preparation for the Finger Lakes Wine Festival, as well as wines from Georgia, Crotia, Mexico, and of course South Africa. If you want something completely different try the tropical fruit wines from Miami Winery or the wines from Brotherhood Winery, America's oldest continually operating winery.