DOES ORGANIC WINE TASTE BETTER? THAT IS NOT WHAT THE DATA SAY.
by Andrew Chalk In wine-searcher on June 6th, Kathleen Wilcox claims that critics score organic wines higher, all else equal, than...
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Jun 13, 20231 min read
Hampton Water Rosé Takes Over Fontainebleau Miami Beach 'Bleau Bar' for SOBEWFF
FROM THE WIRES... What: On February 24, 2023, Hampton Water will transform the iconic lobby bar, Bleau Bar at Fontainebleau Miami Beach,...
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Jun 13, 20233 min read
KNOB CREEK® ADDS SEVEN-YEAR AGE STATEMENT TO ITS KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY
FROM THE WIRES... KNOB CREEK® ADDS SEVEN-YEAR AGE STATEMENT TO ITS KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY The addition furthers the brand’s legacy...
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Jun 12, 20234 min read
WINE REVIEW: Dossier 2022 Rosé of Syrah, Columbia Va., WA ($28)
by Andrew Chalk I only recently became aware of Dossier Wines. a joint venture (of some sort) between NFL star Sidney Rice and...
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Jun 12, 20231 min read
JUSTIN & Landmark Vineyards 2023 Community Grants Program for Local Nonprofits and Schools
FROM THE WIRES... JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery and Landmark Vineyards announced its 2023 community grants program recipients, which provide...
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Jun 11, 20231 min read
WINE REVIEW: Taft Street Winery 2022 Garagistes Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Va., Sonoma Co. ($30)
by Andrew Chalk TASTING NOTES Appearance: Light straw; Nose: Lemon, green apple, white peach; Palate: Delicious grippy texture. Flavors...
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Jun 8, 20239 min read
Paso Robles Vintner Fulldraw Vineyard Comes To Dallas
by Andrew Chalk The California wine region of Paso Robles is producing better wines year by year and one reason is that new wineries are...
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Jun 8, 20231 min read
Juggernaut Wines: Nationally-Available for $20 Delivers Quality in Standout Labels
FROM THE WIRES... Juggernaut Wine is built on the idea that overcoming challenges builds character, or in the case of grape vines, makes...
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Jun 7, 20234 min read
WINE REVIEW: Dossier 2021 Viognier, Columbia Valley, Washington ($58)
by Andrew Chalk Viognier is a chameleon grape. It can transform into a large variety of wine styles. Dossier, a new and relatively...
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Jun 6, 20231 min read
Radio Boka Rosé Available Now! $12
FROM THE WIRES... WOT THEY SAY... Sample.
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Jun 6, 20232 min read
WINE REVIEW: Tenuta Luce 2020 Lucente, Toscana IGT, Italy ($30)
by Andrew Chalk The problem with wine classifications that regulate beyond geographical boundaries is sclerosis. There is no better...
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Jun 5, 20232 min read
Win a Winetasting Trip to the Willamette Valley
FROM THE WIRES... Cedar + Salmon Wines Launches Nationwide Sweepstakes Winner to Embark on a Winetasting Trip to the Pacific Northwest...
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Jun 4, 20231 min read
WINE REVIEW: Ventisquero 2019 Vertice, Apalta Vineyard,
Carménère/Syrah, Colchagua Valley, Chile ($34) by Andrew Chalk A massively chewy and complicatedly fruity wine that leaves the palate...
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Jun 3, 20231 min read
The Weather Is Trending Towards Limoncello!
by Andrew Chalk It is getting warm and the season beckons for freshening beverages. This week, after tasting several wines at All You Can...
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Jun 2, 20231 min read
All You Can EATALY May Be The Best Culinary Festival In Dallas
by Andrew Chalk I was intrigued when I received a media invitation to EATALY’s biggest festival of the year All You Can EATALY. It is...
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Jun 2, 20231 min read
Balletto Vineyards Gewürztraminer is a Natural with Thai Food
by Andrew Chalk At Sakhuu in Dallas tonight for Lau Eggroll, Spicy Shrimp Dumplings, Tom Kha Soup, Pad Woon Sen, Mussuman Curry and...
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Jun 1, 20231 min read
Texas-based CANTEEN Spirits Launches New Margarita-Style Hard Seltzer
FROM THE WIRES... Texas-based CANTEEN Spirits, announced today the launch of its first hard seltzer line — a Mexican-inspired,...
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May 31, 20232 min read
WINE REVIEW: Ramon Bilbao 2016 Rioja Reserva, Spain ($27)
by Andrew Chalk This wine has some age (7 Years) and so is starting to develop. There is so much intensity that it would be best cellared...
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May 30, 20233 min read
Big Country® Unveils Brand Refresh and Launches Organic Beer Line
FROM THE WIRES... Organic beer line launching 2023 featuring TexMex Lager, West Coast IPA & Hazy IPA Austin, Texas — Big Country® Organic...
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May 29, 20231 min read
WINE REVIEW: Inman Family Wines, 2021 Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, CA ($40)
by Andrew Chalk Continuing our look at lesser known Sonoma wineries, this pinot gris from winemaker Kathleen Inman is a delightful wine...
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May 28, 20234 min read
WATERLOO SPARKLING WATER INTRODUCES ALL-NEW TROPICAL FRUIT FLAVOR
TEAMS UP WITH MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF CURTIS STONE TO CELEBRATE LAUNCH FROM THE WIRES... Collaboration on Waterloo-infused "Tropical Fruit...
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May 25, 20231 min read
WINE REVIEW: Jordan 2021 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, CA ($42)
by Andrew Chalk Jordan Winery rose to fame when a newly elected President Ronald Reagan initiated a move to introduce California wines to...
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May 24, 20232 min read
Duro Hospitality’s The Charles Celebrates Landmark Anniversary
The Design District Darling Turns Five This May FROM THE WIRES... DALLAS, TX (April 27, 2023) – Dallas’ quintessential hospitality group,...
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May 23, 20231 min read
WINE REVIEW: Merriam Vineyards, 2018 Estate, Windacre Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon ($60)
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County. by Andrew Chalk When you hear "Russian River Valley," world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are...
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