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Vida Valiente Napa Valley Winery and Foundation Raises Over $500K for Low-Income Undergraduates

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Dec 18, 20224 min read

Vida Valiente Napa Valley Winery and Foundation Raises Over $500K for Low-Income Undergraduates

FROM THE WIRES... Philanthropic St. Helena winery offers 25-35 annual scholarships for talented first-generation low-income students in...

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andychalk

Dec 17, 20221 min read

JAJA Introduces Añejo

FROM THE WIRES... One of the fastest-growing tequila brands in the United States, JAJA Tequila was founded in 2018 by FuckJerry...

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Bring Some Sparkle to the Holidays with Martini & Rossi

andychalk

Dec 17, 20221 min read

Bring Some Sparkle to the Holidays with Martini & Rossi

FROM THE WIRES... Holiday planning seems to get earlier and earlier each year, so you are likely already starting to map out what to pour...

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Murrieta’s Well’s Fall Releases – The Perfect Wines for Holiday Dinner

andychalk

Dec 16, 20222 min read

Murrieta’s Well’s Fall Releases – The Perfect Wines for Holiday Dinner

FROM THE WIRES... The boutique Livermore Valley wine estate is defined by its unique grape varietal plantings (think Touriga National,...

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DINING: EL CARLOS ELEGANTE - IT’S MEXICO CITY FINE DINING

andychalk

Dec 15, 20224 min read

DINING: EL CARLOS ELEGANTE - IT’S MEXICO CITY FINE DINING

by Andrew Chalk How to sum up El Carlos Elegante? It is the upscale menu of Mexico City housed in an idealization of a traditional...

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Filippo Berio launches SUSTAINABLE SELECT extra virgin olive oils

andychalk

Dec 15, 20223 min read

Filippo Berio launches SUSTAINABLE SELECT extra virgin olive oils

FROM THE WIRES... New EVOO collection sourced from sustainably nurtured groves, fully traceable from farm to bottle LYNDHURST, N.J. –...

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Elevate your Holiday Hosting with 1800 Cristalino Cocktails

andychalk

Dec 15, 20222 min read

Elevate your Holiday Hosting with 1800 Cristalino Cocktails

FROM THE WIRES... Holiday entertaining season is upon us! Impress your guests and elevate your drink menu with Cristalino cocktails from...

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Landrace Named "Best New Restaurant" in San Antonio, TX

andychalk

Dec 14, 20223 min read

Landrace Named "Best New Restaurant" in San Antonio, TX

by Andrew Chalk Steve McHugh set a standard in San Antonio with Cured a decade ago. Recently, he opened Landrace to a huge reception....

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The Irishman Single Malt Irish Whiskey Is Back, And He Means Business!

andychalk

Dec 14, 20223 min read

The Irishman Single Malt Irish Whiskey Is Back, And He Means Business!

+FROM THE WIRES WALSH WHISKEY DEBUTS REBRAND OF THE IRISHMAN WHISKEY IN THE UNITED STATES Reflecting the Pursuit of Excellence within the...

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Holiday Gifts From Toups Meatery in New Orleans

andychalk

Dec 13, 20221 min read

Holiday Gifts From Toups Meatery in New Orleans

by Andrew Chalk A fall trip to New Orleans was marked by lunch at Toups Meatery. Great to hear that they have some holiday gifts! FROM...

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Give a Taste of Texas: Texas Fine Wine Holiday Bundle

andychalk

Dec 13, 20221 min read

Give a Taste of Texas: Texas Fine Wine Holiday Bundle

FROM THE WIRES... Texas Fine Wine is excited to offer the Texas Fine Wine Holiday Bundle again this year. This 4-bottle holiday pack...

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WINE REVIEW: Guinigi 2017 Rosso, Toscana IGT, Italy ($40)

andychalk

Dec 12, 20221 min read

WINE REVIEW: Guinigi 2017 Rosso, Toscana IGT, Italy ($40)

by Andrew Chalk Guinigi is an Italian wine company that is a little bit different. Instead of focusing on one area or region Guinigi...

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TEXAS FINE WINE ANNOUNCES BIG WINS AT JEFFERSON CUP, SAN FRANCISCO INTL., AND OTHER COMPETITIONS

andychalk

Dec 12, 20222 min read

TEXAS FINE WINE ANNOUNCES BIG WINS AT JEFFERSON CUP, SAN FRANCISCO INTL., AND OTHER COMPETITIONS

by Andrew Chalk The importance of out-of-state wine competitions to Texas wine is that they put the state up against wines from outside...

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Now Exclusively at Eataly Dallas, Michelin-Starred Chef Prepared Pastries

andychalk

Dec 10, 20221 min read

Now Exclusively at Eataly Dallas, Michelin-Starred Chef Prepared Pastries

FROM THE WIRES... Eataly Dallas is bringing some of the best pastries in the world to their Italian marketplace at NorthPark Center this...

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A Really Good Italian Wine Tasting in Oak Cliff on Sunday

andychalk

Dec 9, 20224 min read

A Really Good Italian Wine Tasting in Oak Cliff on Sunday

by Andrew Chalk It is at Blind Bishop, which seems appropriate for a Sunday. 16+ Italian wines available to taste in 1oz, 3oz or 5oz...

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WINE REVIEW: Masottina Collezione 96 Brut Prosecco DOC, Italy ($15)

andychalk

Dec 9, 20221 min read

WINE REVIEW: Masottina Collezione 96 Brut Prosecco DOC, Italy ($15)

by Andrew Chalk The story of Masottina--the one and only Prosecco featured in Wine Spectator's 2021 Top 100 Wines list--started in 1946,...

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SAUVAGE DISTILLERY LAUNCHES UPSTATE VODKA, A SPIRIT MADE FROM 100% NEW YORK STATE APPLES

andychalk

Dec 8, 20223 min read

SAUVAGE DISTILLERY LAUNCHES UPSTATE VODKA, A SPIRIT MADE FROM 100% NEW YORK STATE APPLES

FROM THE WIRES SAUVAGE DISTILLERY LAUNCHES UPSTATE VODKA, A SPIRIT MADE FROM 100% NEW YORK STATE APPLES Master Distiller Ken Wortz Taps...

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Wales Footballer Gareth Bale becomes Penderyn Distillery’s Latest Signing!

andychalk

Dec 7, 20222 min read

Wales Footballer Gareth Bale becomes Penderyn Distillery’s Latest Signing!

FROM THE WIRES... Penderyn Distillery is delighted to announce that superstar footballer Gareth Bale has become a shareholder of the...

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Trophy Club Gets a Wine and Whiskey Lounge!

andychalk

Dec 6, 20223 min read

Trophy Club Gets a Wine and Whiskey Lounge!

FROM THE WIRES... Social Oak Wine & Whiskey Lounge Now Open in Trophy Club The upscale lounge features a large selection of wines and...

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andychalk

Dec 6, 20222 min read

COUNTDOWN TO A TEXAS THANKSGIVING: T+12

by Andrew Chalk We are just hundreds of days away from what, for many Americans, is the biggest family get-together of the year -...

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DINING: NEW MENU ITEMS AT GRAND LUX CAFE

andychalk

Dec 2, 20221 min read

DINING: NEW MENU ITEMS AT GRAND LUX CAFE

by Andrew Chalk Grand Lux Cafe is not just a reproduction of a Belle Époch Parisian, Viennese, or Belgian Café, it is also a lively and...

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andychalk

Dec 2, 202224 min read

What Did Rudolf Steiner Actually Say?

Part 1: Background, and the first half of his lectures by Andrew Chalk Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) is the Austrian who invented...

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andychalk

Dec 1, 20223 min read

BENRIACH IS BACK!

by Andrew Chalk Remember Benriach? They impressed us with their Speyside single malts a year ago. Later they showed their power to really...

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Gehricke Wines Announces Debut Release of Sonoma Mountain Sauvignon Blanc

andychalk

Nov 30, 20222 min read

Gehricke Wines Announces Debut Release of Sonoma Mountain Sauvignon Blanc

FROM THE WIRES... Innovative Négociant Representing Terroir-Driven Wines Announces Line Extension for its Flagship Sonoma Winery SONOMA,...

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