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WINE REVIEW: Jordan 2021 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, CA ($42)
by Andrew Chalk Jordan Winery rose to fame when a newly elected President Ronald Reagan initiated a move to introduce California wines to...
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May 25, 20231 min read


Food Waste App Is Coming To Texas
FROM THE WIRES... The app launches today in Texas to support local businesses, reduce food waste, save money and help the planet ●...
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May 24, 20233 min read


Duro Hospitality’s The Charles Celebrates Landmark Anniversary
The Design District Darling Turns Five This May FROM THE WIRES... DALLAS, TX (April 27, 2023) – Dallas’ quintessential hospitality group,...
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May 24, 20232 min read


WINE REVIEW: Merriam Vineyards, 2018 Estate, Windacre Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon ($60)
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County. by Andrew Chalk When you hear "Russian River Valley," world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are...
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May 23, 20231 min read


Cured: A Quest for Cultivation + Taming Lion's Mane Mushrooms for May!
FROM THE WIRES... Springtime is all about the new growth found in nature's bounty, sourced from the ground up! Topping the list is Lion's...
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May 22, 20231 min read


WINE REVIEW: Château La Grande Métairie 2021, Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux ($11)
by Andrew Chalk Bordeaux is more than just star wines with global reputations. At its heart it is thousands of family-run wineries...
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May 21, 20232 min read


BUZZ!
FROM THE WIRES... Seventy-five percent of world world’s leading crops depend on pollination, which primarily comes from bees. There are...
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May 19, 20235 min read


Explore Texas wines at Wine, Dine and Shine in Texas, May 18-20, 2023
FROM THE WIRES... Hosted by Women For WineSense Women For WineSense (WWS), a national non-profit educational organization dedicated to...
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May 18, 20233 min read


An Outstanding 2022 for PROSECCO DOC Consortium
FROM THE WIRES... More than 638,000,000 bottles were sold Record-breaking growth occurred in the United States at 5.8 percent over 2021...
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May 17, 20232 min read


WINE REVIEW: Three Sticks 2021 Pinot Noir ‘Monarch’, Sonoma County, CA ($75)
by Andrew Chalk Three Sticks Wines was founded in 2002 by Bill Price, a successful businessman with a passion for wine. With winemaker...
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May 16, 20232 min read


2020 Aperture Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, CA ($75)
FROM THE WIRES… APPELLATION: Sonoma County VARIETAL: Cabernet Sauvignon BLEND: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon 4% Cabernet Franc 3% Malbec 1%...
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May 15, 20232 min read


WINE REVIEW: CK Mondavi Family Select 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, California ($16)
by Andrew Chalk The latest sub-brand in the CK Mondavi line, Family Select denotes a higher level of quality in the CK Mondavi family’s...
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May 14, 20232 min read


Vicarious New Orleans
by Andrew Chalk Dallasites love New Orleans, but can't get there as much as they would like. Hey presto, some of the best restaurants...
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May 11, 20231 min read


MURPHY-GOODE WINERY ANNOUNCES NEW “GOODE” CAMPAIGN FOR NON-PROFITS: WITH $105,000 UP FOR GRABS
FROM THE WIRES... After gaining national recognition for its viral ‘Goode Job’ campaign that helped four people get their dream wine job,...
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May 10, 20232 min read


CEO Sailé Ramirez Of Hammeken Cellars Accepts Award For Best Export Management In Spain
FROM THE WIRES! Spanish wine producer Hammeken Cellars is proud to share the achievements of CEO Sailé Ramirez in celebration of Women's...
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May 9, 20233 min read


WINE REVIEW: Sojourn 2021 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, CA ($38)
by Andrew Chalk Sojourn continues to make small quantities of wine that express the character of Sonoma. This may be my favorite right...
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May 8, 20231 min read


Empson USA Continues to Expand; Acquires partnership in Jankara Winery in Sardinia,Italy
FROM THE WIRES... The purveyor of Italian wine excellence strengthens its presence on the island of Sardinia, proving Empson’s ability to...
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May 7, 20233 min read


WINE REVIEW: Radio Boka 2021 Verdejo, Spain ($12)
by Andrew Chalk The Producer TECHNICAL NOTES TASTING NOTES Appearance: Medium gold hue; Nose: Lime, cantaloupe, pineapple; Palate: Big,...
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May 4, 20231 min read


Bozal Mezcal Ahead of Cinco de Mayo
FROM THE WIRES... Just in time for Earth Day (April 22) and Cinco de Mayo, we’d love for you to consider the mezcals from Bozal Mezcal, a...
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May 3, 20232 min read


WINE REVIEW: Frida Kahlo 2021 Single Vineyard Red Blend, Colchagua Valley, Chile ($17)
by Andrew Chalk In case you have not tried the Frida Kahlo wines, look to them for great value. TASTING NOTES Appearance: Opaque ruby;...
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May 2, 20233 min read


LUCE ESTATE RELEASES NEW VINTAGE OF ITS ICONIC SUPER TUSCAN WINE, LUCE 2020
FROM THE WIRES The 2020 vintage shows harmony and balance, a classic expression of the equilibrium between grape and terroir, at the...
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May 1, 20233 min read


New and Signature Menu Items at Grand Lux Cafe
by Andrew Chalk Grand Lux Cafe, the grandiose cafe in the style of the great European food palaces of the Belle Epoch era, has some new...
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Apr 28, 20231 min read


Mass. Bay Brewing Company Offers Sunshine Year-Round with New Brews
FROM THE WIRES... In addition to offering a sunshine state of mind all year long with these juicy brews, one lucky winner will head down...
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Apr 27, 20232 min read


It's Easy being Green with Graham's Six Grapes
FROM THE WIRES... Earth Day is upon us and Symington Family Estates–the leading vineyard owner and first certified B Corp winery in the...
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Apr 26, 20232 min read
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