by Andrew Chalk Valpolicella Ripasso is Valpolicella that has been ‘spiked’ with dried grapes. This increases the flavor intensity and...

by Andrew Chalk Albarino is already hot in the tasting rooms of the California Central Coast and San Lujis Obispo County has emerged as a...

by Andrew Chalk Port is one of the most distinctive and transformative wines. How about trying some from the oldest port producer, the...

by Andrew Chalk The folks at Duro Hospitality are human dynamos. With El Carlos Elegante just a few months old they are already into...

by Andrew Chalk It is at Fashion Industry Gallery: Friday, April 21, 11 am – 7 pm Saturday, April 22, 11 am – 7 pm Sunday, April 23, 11...

by Andrew Chalk Toups Meatery, New Orleans, LA Name: April Flowers Description: Hibiscus tea-infused gin (infused in-house at Toups),...

FROM THE WIRES... SYMINGTON FAMILY ESTATES RELEASES “THE APPRENTICE” GRAHAM'S 1997 SINGLE HARVEST TAWNY PORT SAN FRANCISCO, March 30,...

Cakebread Cellars Announces New Winemaker Niki Williams Napa Valley, CA, April 17, 2023 – Cakebread Cellars is pleased to announce the...

FROM THE WIRES... On April 17, wine lovers around the world celebrate Malbec World Day, an international tribute to Argentinian Malbec....

by Andrew Chalk ED. NOTE: MONDAY APRIL 17th IS WORLD MALBEC DAY! We have high expectations of Argentine Malbec nowadays. The result of...

FROM THE WIRES... Certified Sustainable Vineyard and Winery Announces Sustainability Initiatives Ahead of Earth Month, Including a Tree...

FROM THE WIRES... As the only openly gay-owned family winery in Napa Valley, Gentleman Farmer’s founders and husbands, Joey Wolosz and...

by Andrew Chalk PROLOGUE The Moll and I decided to visit Oklahoma City for a long weekend. I wanted some insight into interesting places...

by Andrew Chalk PROLOGUE The Moll and I decided to visit Oklahoma City for a long weekend. I wanted some insight into interesting places...

FROM THE WIRES... Australia’s Barossa Valley has been gracing the world with well-known regional classics, such as Shriaz and Cabernet...

FROM THE WIRES… Founded in 1992 by Bob and Renée Stein, Notre Vue Estate produces Notre Vue and Balverne wines from its estate vineyards....

FROM THE WIRES… After a wildly wet and windy winter, spring could not come sooner in California! Newness and anticipation abound and...

FROM THE WIRES... Check out this cocktail on these welcome hot days.. BETTY BUZZ SPARKLING MARGARITA|SRP:$7.99/4-pack Ingredients: 1.5 oz...

FROM THE WIRES... Easter Sunday usually means family celebrations, and Easter-egg hued Coppa Cocktails make hosting a breeze. These ready...

by Andrew Chalk In a town where it is an economic miracle for a restaurant to last 20 months, Gorji is celebrating 20 years. It was...

by Andrew Chalk If you like chardonnay, keep tabs on Tongue Dancer. They keep producing vintage after vintage of vineyard-specific,...

by Andrew Chalk Grigliata di Pesce is an Italian dish of grilled seafood. EATALY has just introduced their version and it will wow you!...

FROM THE WIRES... Amid the intense California weather, March has been a historic month for the San Bernardino Mountains, leaving...

by Andrew Chalk Sonoma County saw record setting 109+ degree temperatures this last September, which created a unique set of challenges...