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Brewing Something: Harpoon Brewery and Flour Bakery + Café Launch Limited Release Sticky Bun Stout

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Jul 12, 20232 min read

Brewing Something: Harpoon Brewery and Flour Bakery + Café Launch Limited Release Sticky Bun Stout

FROM THE WIRES... Brewing Something Sweet: Harpoon Brewery and Flour Bakery + Café Launch Limited Release Sticky Bun Stout Made with Real...

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FOUNDERS BREWING COMPANY ANNOUNCES NEW KBS VARIANT — KBS CHOCOLATE CHERRY

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Jul 11, 20232 min read

FOUNDERS BREWING COMPANY ANNOUNCES NEW KBS VARIANT — KBS CHOCOLATE CHERRY

FROM THE WIRES... The latest KBS flavor is available in Founders’ Grand Rapids and Detroit taprooms now, and will be available nationwide...

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andychalk

Jul 10, 20231 min read

Guinigi Prosecco Is Versatile!

by Andrew Chalk It's cocktail season... Blush Negroni Sbagliato Recipe 2 oz Prosecco Rosé D.O.C. 2 oz Sweet Vermouth 2 oz Campari Method:...

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andychalk

Jul 9, 20231 min read

How to Taste Wine

FROM THE WIRES... Wednesday, July 12, 2023 JOIN US AT Blind Bishop RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY More InformationAt Blind Bishop, we are...

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WINE REVIEW: Rombauer Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley ($75)

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Jul 6, 20231 min read

WINE REVIEW: Rombauer Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley ($75)

by Andrew Chalk Best known for the “definitive” oaky style of chardonnay, in recent years Rombauer has been headbanging with growers of...

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Booker’s Bourbon Releases Second Batch of 2023 Collection

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Jul 6, 20232 min read

Booker’s Bourbon Releases Second Batch of 2023 Collection

FROM THE WIRES... ABOUT BOOKER’S® “Apprentice Batch” This batch pays homage to the beginning of Booker Noe’s distilling career when he...

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andychalk

Jul 5, 20232 min read

The Siddiqui Blue Flame Will Never Die

FROM THE WIRES... Despite Saudi Arabia and Texas oil industries massively shifting towards renewables, the Siddiqui Rum Blue Flame will...

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andychalk

Jul 4, 20232 min read

CRIOS - FINE ARGENTINE MALBEC

FROM THE WIRES... Malbec World Day was established in 2011 by Wines of Argentina–the entity responsible for communicating the Argentine...

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andychalk

Jul 4, 20232 min read

Rabble Rosé 2021, Paso Robles, CA ($18)

Note: Great special effects from this wine. Scan the front label and the sea becomes a storm, the sky turns dark, and eerie sound effects...

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andychalk

Jul 4, 20232 min read

New Cocktails at North Italia

by Andrew Chalk WHAT: North Italia is celebrating the season with its Summer Sips campaign featuring 14 limited edition cocktails created...

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WINE REVIEW: Podere Sapaio 2021 Volpolo, Bolgheri DOC, Italy ($37)

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Jul 3, 20231 min read

WINE REVIEW: Podere Sapaio 2021 Volpolo, Bolgheri DOC, Italy ($37)

by Andrew Chalk A blend of cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, and cabernet franc. Very refined and complex in a modern, New World style. A...

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andychalk

Jul 2, 20231 min read

Angels Ink Wine Unveils ‘Fly On’ Music Festival Sweepstakes

One lucky winner will win the trip of a lifetime to the 2024 music festival of their choice FROM THE WIRES...

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WINE REVIEW: Harken 2021 Chardonnay ‘Barrel Fermented’, California ($15)

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Jun 29, 20231 min read

WINE REVIEW: Harken 2021 Chardonnay ‘Barrel Fermented’, California ($15)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Medium gold; Nose: Pear and green apple; Palate:Vibrant fruit flavor framed with new French oak. Chew on this...

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andychalk

Jun 28, 20232 min read

Tasting North Italia's Summer Sips

by Andrew Chalk It's a balmy 99 degrees in Dallas. Hottest day of the year. Now is the time to attend a media event and test North...

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WINE REVIEW: Gehricke 2021 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County ($29)

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Jun 27, 20231 min read

WINE REVIEW: Gehricke 2021 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County ($29)

FROM THE WIRES… The days are longer and the grass is greener, meaning spring is finally here! In the spirit of the new season, we’d like...

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Celebrate July 4th At Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa

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Jun 27, 20231 min read

Celebrate July 4th At Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa

FROM THE WIRES... To celebrate the Fourth of July guests can book the Star Spangled VIP Package which includes luxury room...

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DINGLE DISTILLERY DEBUTS NEW SINGLE MALT WHISKEY AS ITS FIRST CORE EXPRESSION

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Jun 26, 20232 min read

DINGLE DISTILLERY DEBUTS NEW SINGLE MALT WHISKEY AS ITS FIRST CORE EXPRESSION

FROM THE WIRES... The Award-Winning Irish Whiskey Producer Celebrates the U.S. Launch of its NEW Flagship Dingle Expression, a Single...

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IF YOU LOVE CHAMPAGNE, BUT NOT THE PRICE, CONSIDER CAP CLASSIQUE

andychalk

Jun 23, 20232 min read

IF YOU LOVE CHAMPAGNE, BUT NOT THE PRICE, CONSIDER CAP CLASSIQUE

by Andrew Chalk I love Champagne, the sparkling wine from France that virtually defines the act of celebration. However, with prices now...

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Three Sticks 2021 Chardonnay ‘One Sky’,Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma Co. ($70)

andychalk

Jun 23, 20231 min read

Three Sticks 2021 Chardonnay ‘One Sky’,Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma Co. ($70)

by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WINERY... "Summer in Sonoma Valley is synonymous with warm and dry weather, vineyards bursting with greenery and...

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andychalk

Jun 22, 20232 min read

NEW LOOK, SAME GREAT TASTE: HACKER-PSCHORR UNVEILS NEW LOGO AND PACKAGE DESIGN

FROM THE WIRES... -NEW PACKAGING PUTS A MODERN SPIN ON SIX CENTURIES OF BREWING HISTORY- WHITE PLAINS, NY, May 10, 2023- Hacker-Pschorr,...

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andychalk

Jun 22, 20231 min read

PATRÓN Tequila Is Smoking!

by Andrew Chalk Patron tequila has introduced PATRÓN Ahumado Tequila to its range of ultra-premium tequilas. It is a smoky expression...

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andychalk

Jun 21, 20231 min read

No MiSTK on the Summer Solstice

by Andrew Chalk Everyone cool, and me, was at STK tonight in Uptown to celebrate the Summer Solstice. The condition to attend: You had to...

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andychalk

Jun 20, 20232 min read

The Angel's Are Envious

FROM THE WIRES... Angel’s Envy’s fan favorite core offerings – a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels and a...

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andychalk

Jun 19, 20232 min read

New Spring Releases from Gehricke Wines

FROM THE WIRES... The days are longer and the grass is greener, meaning spring is finally here! In the spirit of the new season, we’d...

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