FROM THE WIRES... The new independent subsidiary within the wine group deepens its focus on these varieties, highlighting the exceptional and extreme terroir of the Limarí Valley in northern Chile as a strategic axis for international growth and differentiation. Viña Concha y Toro, Chile’s leading wine producer and one of the most significant global players in the wine industry, announces the creation of Viña Amelia, an independent subsidiary within the group. With this decis

The milestone anniversary will bring a year-long program of partnerships and cultural activations that brings its history, community, and Milanese spirit to life. FROM THE WIRES... New York, NY | April 2026 —This year, the beloved Milanese hospitality institution Sant Ambroeus celebrates its 90th anniversary —a rare milestone in hospitality —honoring the heritage, culinary tradition, culture, community, and people that have defined the brand for nearly a century. Founded in

Champagne Pommery's best selling wine, Champagne Pommery Brut Royal. by Andrew Chalk Dedicated Champagne drinkers know that the defining feature between producers is ‘house style’. They vary from light and elegant to powerful and heavy. Buyers choose their producer partly on their house style. However, many drinkers like one style for one situation (for example, toasting a family event) and another style for another (for example, to accompany a veal chop at dinner). Esteemed

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FROM THE WIRES... Discover the story behind the glass at our upcoming vertical tasting featuring Newsom Vineyards. Just outside of Plains, this iconic Texas High Plains vineyard has built a 40-year legacy of excellence. At this seated tasting held in our barrel room, meet Neal and Janice Newsom and taste through SIX vintages of Tannat made from their exceptional fruit, plus a bonus pour: 2016 Tannat, Newsom Vineyards 2018 Tannat, Newsom Vineyards 2019 Tannat, Newsom Vineyar

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FROM THE WIRES... Knob Creek ® Blender's Edition 01 is the result of intentional blending craftsmanship, unlocking a sweeter side of the Knob Creek ® flavor profile CLERMONT, Ky., March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The James B. Beam Distilling Co., home of The Small Batch Bourbon Collection™, introduces Knob Creek ® Blender's Edition, a new series of limited-edition whiskeys celebrating one of the most skilled and nuanced crafts in whiskey making: blending. Born from the passi

FROM THE WIRES... SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – March 26, 2026 - For more than two centuries, The Factory House , located in Porto, Portugal, has stood as one of Europe’s most distinguished wine institutions — a place of ceremony, tradition, and influence at the heart of the global Port trade. In 2026, for the first time in its 236-year history, its doors are open to the public. The Factory House, completed in 1790 and overlooking the Douro River in Porto’s historic center, has

Jovanna Venegas explains the concept of the Katy Trail biennial public art exhibition, named the KTX Biennial, to Dallas media from behind a supporter with a bald head. FROM THE WIRES... A biennial public art show is coming to the Katy Trail, and it may be unlike anything else in the country. Full details below... (DALLAS, TX — March 11, 2026) — The KTX Biennial , a new contemporary public art biennial along Dallas’ Katy Trail , is thrilled to announce its launch and inaugura

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FROM THE WIRES... Mirador After Dark A Limited Dallas Art Fair Experience In celebration of Dallas Art Fair , Mirador opens its doors after hours for a rare, two-night-only dinner experience on Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17. Just minutes from F.I.G, guests are invited to enjoy late-night dining overlooking the iconic Eyeball in the heart of Downtown Dallas. This special extension of service offers a unique opportunity to experience Mirador in a more intimate, evenin

One of the six works of art acquired by the DMA from the Dallas Art Fair Foundation's Acquisition Fund. Details in image below. by Andrew Chalk Kelly Cornell, Dallas Art Fair director, and Dr Vivian Li, the Dallas Museum of Art's Lupe Murchison Curator of Contemporary Art, announced the 2026 acquisitions from the Dallas Art Fair Foundation's Acquisition Fund for the DMA's permanent collection. A total of six paintings were acquired.This makes over 78 works donated to the DMA

Reserve Now To Catch The Preview Benefit The Dallas Art Fair begins this evening with the Preview Benefit, our annual celebration of the official opening of the fair and your chance to preview museum-quality artworks – all while supporting local art institutions. If you can’t make it to the Preview Benefit… Join us for our public days : Friday, April 17 from 11AM - 7PM Saturday, April 18 from 11AM - 7PM Sunday, April 19 from 11AM - 5PM Before you arrive, please note that, d

by Andrew Chalk This weekend the Goody Goody liquor store chain in Texas will introduce the liquor store of the future at their Greenville Avenue branch. It will not only totally change the consumer buying experience but also lower prices. It even makes the store shelves look totally different and shrinks the store by about half to sell the same number of SKUs (different items). I went to a preview today and it is quite a change. The first thing you see is that there is no

by Andrew Chalk Most winemakers' lives are a life of constraints: The existing vineyards, the existing grapes, above all, the conventional wisdom. A few break free and set the conventional wisdom for the next generation. Pepe Raventós is one of the latter. In the high Penedes region of northeastern Spain, geographically distant and culturally opposite to cosmopolitan Barcelona. This is a remote land of hills and low yields, a landscape almost bereft of symbols of modernity, w

Caribe has no pretentions but is popular with locals by Andrew Chalk A funny thing happened on the way to lunch in Miami. There is something wrong with Uber's database. Ask for a cab to Islas Canarias Restaurant , one of Miami's most famous Cuban restaurants, and it selects the location of Caribe , an unrelated Cuban restaurant. I thanked my Uber driver as he dropped me, not realising where I was. First, I tried to get back to where I wanted to be. Since Uber thought I wanted

FROM THE WIRES... There are hotels that follow a destination, and there are those that quietly redefine it. March 2026 | There is a particular, sun-drenched nostalgia carved into Mallorca's western edge, a landscape of vertical drama that, in the 1960s, became the stage for the Mediterranean’s most storied era of glamour. Linen suits. Wooden speedboats. A jet-set world discovering the slow theatre of the Balearic terraced cliffs. Against this backdrop, where the Serra de Tram

FROM THE WIRES... Craig Wilmer Named Executive Estate Chef for Auteur Wines Michelin-star pedigreed chef will shape elevated tasting experiences for the acclaimed winery Healdsburg, CA (February 26, 2025) – Bringing a new level of innovation and creativity to its culinary program, Auteur today announced Craig Wilmer will join the winery as executive estate chef. Known for his forward-thinking cuisine and use of wild, foraged and local ingredients, the lauded chef will advan

Poderi Gianni Gagliardo by Andrew Chalk Stefano Gagliardo is part of the sixth generation that is running Poderi Gianni Gagliardo in Italy’s Piedmont region. He came to town recently and presented the wines that are available in the US market. Some Background The estate was founded in 1847 by the Colla family and known as the Colla family estate, or Paulo Colla Winery. It started producing Barolo wines in 1961 from vineyards in La Morra under a fourth generation member also

FROM THE WIRES... Some bottles don’t need reinventing—they just need the right moment. Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Port (SRP $29/750ml) is both timeless and entirely of-the-moment—a wine that moves effortlessly from heritage to after-hours indulgence. For too long, Port has been confined to ceremony and the end of the meal. Today, a new generation of drinkers and bartenders are rediscovering how vibrant, versatile, and undeniably social this category can be. Six Grapes lea

by Andrew Chalk I found this in my Texas cellar and decided to quaff it. Wow! What an impressive wine. Lots of complex interwoven fruit but, most impressively, a grippy texture on the palate. Described expansively as Bordeaux style on the back label this is 47% Tempranillo, 47% Merlot, and 6% Tannat. Nothing about the oak regimen. Rancho Loma Vineyards (RLV) has gone, a casualty of the perils of making wine in Texas. It certainly wasn't an inability to make good wine. I have

FROM THE WIRES... Born in Ireland and made solely with organic ingredients and eight botanicals, Boatyard Double Gin (SRP: $39.99) is a London-style gin crafted with Martinis in mind. Bottled at 46% ABV, the “double” refers to Boatyard’s signature distillation approach, placing juniper at both the start and end of the process for a more pronounced, structured flavor profile. As a certified B Corp, Boatyard Distillery pairs this craft-led precision with a clear commitment to r

FROM THE WIRES... Spring is officially in the air (finally!), and with it comes the traditional German biergarten season – long tables, soft pretzels, sunshine, and of course, great beer. And it doesn’t get more authentic than Paulaner USA. From the crisp and classic Münchner Lager to the citrusy sparkle of Grapefruit Radler, the bright bite of Pils, and the smooth, cloudy finish of Hefe-Weizen, there’s a Paulaner can for every biergarten moment. Whether you’re clinking stein

FROM THE WIRES... Subterra Introduces New California Wine Expressions 3 Badge Beverage Corporation’s Subterra Wines Expands Lineup with Approachably Priced Wines Crafted to Meet Today’s Consumer Trends SONOMA, California (February 27, 2026) – Subterra , part of the 3 Badge Beverage Corporation portfolio, is expanding its California lineup with the release of four new wine expressions—an evolution designed to meet today’s consumer preferences for approachable, versatile wi