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Buy Tickets Now for Tasting Texas! San Antonio Shows Once Again What a Great Destination City It Is
FROM THE WIRES.... Culinaria is excited to announce the return of the annual Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival from October 26-29, 2023...
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Sep 13, 20231 min read


LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards Champions California’s Top Varietal with Cabernet Sauvignon
FROM THE WIRES.. As one of the first to plant Cabernet Sauvignon in the Lodi Appellation, LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards...
andychalk
Aug 24, 20233 min read


Uncle Val’s Gin and Benjamin Chapman Whiskey for Summer/Fall
FROM THE WIRES... Whether you’re getting ready for Father’s Day (June 18), National Martini Day (June 19), or looking ahead to Negroni...
andychalk
Aug 23, 20232 min read


WINE REVIEW: Wairau River 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ. ($18)
by Andrew Chalk New Zealand is well known for inventing its own style of sauvignon blanc. One downside is that a lot of them taste alike....
andychalk
Aug 22, 20231 min read


Paso Robles CAB Collective Awarded Western Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Grant
FROM THE WIRES... July 14, 2023 (Paso Robles, Calif.) –The Paso Robles CAB Collective (PRCC) announces the release of its Sustainable...
andychalk
Aug 21, 20233 min read


Continental Wine Collection Debuts on the 50th Anniversary of Historic Continental Vineyard
FROM THE WIRES.... Parent Company to Paso Robles’ Broken Earth, CV Wines, and Pull Wines Emerges to Mark Continental Vineyard’s Golden...
andychalk
Aug 20, 20232 min read


ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 13. 2009 KIEPERSOL VINEYARDS Merlot, Texas (∞)
by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming round to the idea that Texas can make good wine as they sample...
andychalk
Aug 17, 20232 min read


Cookin is an App That May Change the Way You Eat
by Andrew Chalk Update 2023-08-21: Third time... is a charm. The Cookin app. kept me informed of my order. The driver brought it to the...
andychalk
Aug 16, 20236 min read


NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS, WINE DON’T NEED NO NFTs
by Andrew Chalk It seems that hardly a week goes by without some announcement connecting wine with the cryptocurrency concept called NFTs...
andychalk
Aug 15, 20238 min read


It's Cool, Crisp, Sauvignon Blanc Weather
FROM THE WIRES... The crisp, refreshing flavors of Sauvignon Blanc make it a perfect pour as the weather warms and summer activities get...
andychalk
Aug 14, 20232 min read


1800 Tequila Launches 11th Edition of Essential Artist Series in Collaboration w/ Dustin Yellin
FROM THE WIRES... 1800 TEQUILA UNVEILS THE 11TH EDITION OF ITS “ESSENTIAL ARTIST SERIES” WITH BROOKLYN-BASED CONTEMPORARY ARTIST DUSTIN...
andychalk
Aug 13, 20235 min read


Kirk and Sweeney Dominican Rum Embarks on National Contest to Find the Top Tiki Cocktail Recipe
FROM THE WIRES... SONOMA, California – (July 18, 2023) — Kirk and Sweeney Dominican Rum, part of wine and spirits négociant 3 Badge...
andychalk
Aug 10, 20232 min read


An Entrepreneurial Success Story Lands In Flower Mound!
FROM THE WIRES... FORMER REFUGEE TO DEBUT FIRST DALLAS-FORT WORTH MILANO NAIL SPA LOCATION; LUXE, MILLION-DOLLAR-PLUS RETREAT TO DOUBLE...
andychalk
Aug 9, 20233 min read


J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Launches ‘Leading the Way’ Sweepstakes
One Grand Prize Winner Will Experience the Best of Paso Robles and Visit the Acclaimed J. Lohr Paso Robles Wine Center FROM THE WIRES......
andychalk
Aug 8, 20233 min read


SIP & SAVOR -- Fun at Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa in Austin, TX
by Andrew Chalk Summer tis’ the season for outdoor festivals, even when the mercury does hit triple digits. The Omni Barton Creek Resort...
andychalk
Aug 7, 20232 min read


RESTAURANT QUICK LOOK: Blind Salamander, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin, TX
by Andrew Chalk Situated strategically to offer imposing eastward views towards Austin, with a choice of indoor or outdoor seating, Blind...
andychalk
Aug 6, 20232 min read


Get Away! JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa Offers Santa in September Sale.
FROM THE WIRES... SAN ANTONIO – JULY 18, 2023 – JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa knows a thing or two about embracing...
andychalk
Aug 3, 20234 min read


Symington Family Estates Becomes First to Attain Portugal’s Sustainable Winegrowing Certification
FROM THE WIRES... SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – June 26, 2023 - Symington Family Estates, producers of some of the finest Ports in the world...
andychalk
Aug 2, 20233 min read


WINE REVIEW: ETTORE 2021 Chardonnay ‘Reserve’, Mendocino, CA ($42)
by Andrew Chalk WINERY NOTES Additionally: Agronomist Sofia Rivier. Clarified: "For the 2019 Chardonnay Reserve it was 100% new oak since...
andychalk
Aug 1, 20231 min read


Woodford Reserve announces 5-year commitment to buy rye from Kentucky farmers as part of research
FROM THE WIRES... Woodford Reserve announces 5-year commitment to buy rye from Kentucky farmers as part of research project Goal is to...
andychalk
Aug 1, 20233 min read


Boise Finds Its Groove
Reprinted from December 2016 by Andrew Chalk The Grove Hotel, where I stayed when visiting the capital of Idaho, is situated on one side...
andychalk
Jul 31, 20236 min read


OCEAN PRIME: STEAK DONE BETTER THAN EVER!
by Andrew Chalk Ocean Prime has been an Uptown stalwart since 2009, but this media event was my first time back since the pandemic. It...
andychalk
Jul 28, 20233 min read


Summer Cocktail Program and Classes at EATALY (and gelato!)
FROM EATALY.. Summer Cocktail Programs & Classes o Terra’s “Summer with a Twist” menu takes the flavors of the season and infuses them...
andychalk
Jul 28, 20231 min read


WINE REVIEW: Quinta da Fonte Souto 2018 Alicante Bouchet, Portugal ($43)
by Andrew Chalk The Symington Family may be the "First Family of Portuguese Wine". First establishing themselves with port, then table...
andychalk
Jul 27, 20231 min read
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