by Andrew Chalk When Texas wineries were permitted to ship directly to Texas consumers in 2001 Texas wineries became far more competitive...

by Andrew Chalk Arapaho Road running west from North Central Expressway bends through an intriguing selection of ethnic food restaurants...

by Andrew Chalk A name to follow. Artistry is the Bordeaux blend of Girard and this example is an uncompromising success. Very ready to...

Fall Creek 2012 ‘Meritus’, Texas Hill Country (∞) by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming round to the...

by Andrew Chalk Has the U.S. wine industry consolidated too much was the question asked yesterday by The Wine Economist (Mike Veseth)....

by Andrew Chalk Lure of the Land is an explosion of aromas: anise, and mints come into this cocktail from the French Grande Absente...

Pedernales Cellars 2011 'Block Two', Texas (∞) by Andrew Chalk More people are coming round to the idea that Texas can make good wine as...

FROM THE WIRES Every drop of Shiner beer is proudly brewed and bottled in Shiner, Texas at the same brewery founded in 1909 by a group of...

by Andrew Chalk From the wires... Austin, TX – February 1, 2022 – Vino Vinyasa® has announced its first wine & yoga retreat, which will...

by Andrew Chalk Osadia Tequila is 100% Blue Agave, available in Blanco or Reposado, and on sale now in Dallas at Goody Goody liquor...

by Andrew Chalk From the winery “Petite Sirah is a variety that is enhanced by the deliberate diversity of our vineyard sites. Grapes...

by Andrew Chalk From the winery: “For more than 100 years, Beaulieu Vineyard has been setting the standard for rich, classic Napa Valley...

by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES… Knob Creek® Bourbon is excited to announce the return of its award-winning limited edition Knob Creek 15...

by Andrew Chalk The Scheid Family produces Metz Road wines with a philosophy of small lots from single vineyards. Plantings consist of...

by Andrew Chalk We drank the 2019 Polje Fantazija from Collio this evening at a BYOB hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant in Dallas, Thai...

by Andrew Chalk This wine is from Symington Family Estates which has played a central part in the growth of the Douro region and its Port...

by Andrew Chalk Duckhorn is one of the best known Merlot producers in California. Before you accept the Sideways trope to hate merlot...

by Andrew Chalk Bending Branch Winery 2017 Petite Sirah, 'Newsom Vineyards', Texas High Plains ($38) Appearance: Totally opaque ruby;...

by Andrew Chalk From the producer... Nose of cranberry fruit. I found the taste rather plummy. Certainly a youthful example of malbec....

by Andrew Chalk Looking for a multi-course meal with Texas wines during your weekend in the Texas Hill Country? Head to Feast & Merriment...

by Andrew Chalk One thing you have to admire about Inwood Estates Vineyards founder and veteran Texas winemaker Dan Gatlin is that he...

by Andrew Chalk This is Napa Valley royalty. When you open a bottle of Mayacamus you hold your breath as you pull the cork. Pour without...

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Deep ruby with opaque core and translucent rim. Nose: French oak, blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate,...

by Andrew Chalk Lost Oak Winery south of Dallas but north of the Hill Country in that oenological no man’s land that also features...