IT'S A RUM DO!
FROM THE WIRES... Fine rum has come a long way in the marketplace, with a wider range of premium rums gaining greater consumer acceptance...
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The Italian Sparkling Rosé That Stands Out from the Rest: Valdo Floral Rosé Brut
FROM THE WIRES... Sparkling wine. It’s been the fastest growing wine subcategory for the last two years, growing by over 13% in 2021,...
MEDITERRANEAN WINE DINNER COMING UP!
FROM THE WIRES OAK'D is gearing up for its next wine dinner, which is Tuesday, October 25 @ 6:45 p.m. October's...
WINE REVIEW: Fiesta Winery, 2019 Tempranillo, Texas High Plains ($40)
by Andrew Chalk I never thought I would be posting a review of a Fiesta Winery wine, let alone one that finds the wine to be true to...
Oak & Eden Releases New Whiskey Expression Wheat & Honey
by Andrew Chalk Oak & Eden, the Bridgeport, Texas-based practitioner of in-bottle finishing just released a new whiskey expression with...
Sergio Cuadra is 10
by Andrew Chalk Ten years in Texas harvests that is. Since he arrived as Fall Creek Vineyards winemaker in 2013, he has applied skills...
SYMINGTON FAMILY ESTATES ANNOUNCES NEW RANGE OF COCKBURN’S PORTS
FROM THE WIRES... New Tails of The Unexpected range consists of three young, fresh, and vibrant Ports – Ruby Soho, Tawny Eyes and White...
A West Coast Pinot Noir Sampler from Siduri Wine
FROM THE WIRES... When it comes to Pinot Noir, the destination is equally as important as the journey. That is because this variety...
Spiked Coconut Water? New Ready-to-Drink, Osena, Launches Nationally
FROM THE WIRES... Osena Beverage, a new drinks company, announced its nationwide launch availability of Osena, a spiked coconut water...
Support Dallas Area Bars + Families of Restaurant Employees with Tanteo Tequila!!
by Andrew Chalk Tanteo Tequila is partnering with local Dallas bars to raise funds for CORE (Children Of Restaurant Employees), a...
GARNACHA/GRENACHE GOES BIG AT TEXSOM
by Andrew Chalk TEXSOM, the US conference that matches professional sommeliers with the producing side of the wine trade, finally resumed...
WINE REVIEW: Gehricke, 2015 Chardonnay, Chalk Ridge Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Co. ($49)
by Andrew Chalk Look at the vintage on this. It is a current (re)release that demonstrates how Gehricke wines age. Hand-picked, whole...
Celebrate Mezcal Week with Ojo de Tigre (September 8-15)
FROM THE WIRES... You have probably noticed the huge boom in agave spirits in recent years – in 2019 alone, mezcal sales increased 24.8...
Lisa Perrotti-Brown Takes TEXSOM
by Andrew Chalk She was someone that everybody knew by name....
WINE REVIEW: Wente 2021 Chardonnay, Riva Ranch Vineyard, Arroyo Seco, Monterey, CA ($22)
by Andrew Chalk This may be my favorite Wente Chardonnay. It has a nose of cream soda, pineapple, baked apples, and vanilla. On the...
Alberta Distillers Ltd Announce the U.S. Launch of Their Award-Winning* 100% Rye Whisky
Core Expression, Alberta® Premium FROM THE WIRES... The Awarded Top-Selling1 Whisky Is Available Stateside Now TORONTO, March 10, 2022...
Cocktails? Can-It!
FROM THE WIRES... Clean Cocktail Option: Miami Cocktail Co. Miami Cocktail Co., a canned craft cocktail that’s completely organic and...
Quinta da Fonte Souto 2018 Red Blend, Portalegra, Portugal ($26)
FROM THE WIRES... Colorful, sun-drenched Portugal is a favorite travel destination in one of the most flourishing wine regions in the...
De-Nada Is Additive-Free Tequila
by Andrew Chalk Tequila is still a hot category, over a decade after it started a sales growth streak in the US market. De-Nada is one of...
Booker’s Bourbon Releases Second Batch of 2022 Collection
FROM THE WIRES... The second Booker’s Bourbon batch of its 2022 collection is here, better known as Booker’s Bourbon 2022-02 “The...
Neal Family Vineyard Introduces New Wines
FROM THE WIRES... Neal Family Vineyards, a boutique Howell Mountain estate winery that specializes in crafting Cabernet Sauvignon from...
WINE REVIEW: Trapiche 2019 ‘Gran Medalla’, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina ($33)
by Andrew Chalk TASTING NOTES Appearance: Opaque and inky blueberry and ruby. Nose: Blueberries, lavender, white pepper, herbaceousness...
Societe Brewing Releases Light Beer
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... San Diego Based Societe Brewing’s perfect for Summer, Light Beer. Nostalgic of your favorite Summer...
SPIRIT TASTING: Fuji, Single Grain Japanese Whiskey, Japan ($95)
by Andrew Chalk Japanese whisky is fascinating to me. Before I sipped my first glass I expected it to be unlike any other (Scottish,...