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WINE REVIEW: Taft Street Winery 2022 Garagistes Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Va., Sonoma Co. ($30)
by Andrew Chalk TASTING NOTES Appearance: Light straw; Nose: Lemon, green apple, white peach; Palate: Delicious grippy texture. Flavors...
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Jun 11, 20231 min read


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FROM THE WIRES... Enjoy special savings, freebies and recipes and more, June 9 – 11, 2023 LAKEWOOD, Colo., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --...
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Jun 10, 20234 min read


Neal Family Vineyard Announces Over $35,900 Raised Through Its Namesake Scholarship Program
FROM THE WIRES... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Neal Family Vineyard Announces Over $35,900 Raised Through Its Namesake Scholarship Program...
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Jun 9, 20233 min read


Paso Robles Vintner Fulldraw Vineyard Comes To Dallas
by Andrew Chalk The California wine region of Paso Robles is producing better wines year by year and one reason is that new wineries are...
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Jun 8, 20239 min read


Juggernaut Wines: Nationally-Available for $20 Delivers Quality in Standout Labels
FROM THE WIRES... Juggernaut Wine is built on the idea that overcoming challenges builds character, or in the case of grape vines, makes...
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Jun 8, 20231 min read


WINE REVIEW: Dossier 2021 Viognier, Columbia Valley, Washington ($58)
by Andrew Chalk Viognier is a chameleon grape. It can transform into a large variety of wine styles. Dossier, a new and relatively...
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Jun 7, 20234 min read


Cheramie Wine Returns: Discover Cheramie Wines at Central Market!
FROM THE WIRES... Can't see this email? View in Your Browser Dear Cheramie Wine Enthusiast, We are thrilled to reconnect with you after...
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Jun 7, 20232 min read


Escape To the Texas Hill Country for a BIG Texas Experience
FROM THE WIRES... JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa offers Glamping, Longhorns, Texas-sized Water Attractions and more...
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Jun 7, 20234 min read


Radio Boka Rosé Available Now! $12
FROM THE WIRES... WOT THEY SAY... Sample.
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Jun 6, 20231 min read


Take Dad Outdoors this Father’s Day at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
FROM THE WIRES... It’s that time of year again to treat Dad to a special and memorable Father’s Day! This year, Omni Barton Creek Resort...
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Jun 6, 20232 min read


WINE REVIEW: Tenuta Luce 2020 Lucente, Toscana IGT, Italy ($30)
by Andrew Chalk The problem with wine classifications that regulate beyond geographical boundaries is sclerosis. There is no better...
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Jun 6, 20232 min read


Andrew Black of Grey Sweater is a James Beard << 2023 WINNER >> In OKC
by Andrew Chalk PROLOGUE The Moll and I decided to visit Oklahoma City for a long weekend. I wanted some insight into interesting places...
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Jun 6, 20237 min read


Win a Winetasting Trip to the Willamette Valley
FROM THE WIRES... Cedar + Salmon Wines Launches Nationwide Sweepstakes Winner to Embark on a Winetasting Trip to the Pacific Northwest...
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Jun 5, 20232 min read


WINE REVIEW: Ventisquero 2019 Vertice, Apalta Vineyard,
Carménère/Syrah, Colchagua Valley, Chile ($34) by Andrew Chalk A massively chewy and complicatedly fruity wine that leaves the palate...
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Jun 4, 20231 min read


The Weather Is Trending Towards Limoncello!
by Andrew Chalk It is getting warm and the season beckons for freshening beverages. This week, after tasting several wines at All You Can...
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Jun 3, 20231 min read


All You Can EATALY May Be The Best Culinary Festival In Dallas
by Andrew Chalk I was intrigued when I received a media invitation to EATALY’s biggest festival of the year All You Can EATALY. It is...
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Jun 2, 20231 min read


Balletto Vineyards Gewürztraminer is a Natural with Thai Food
by Andrew Chalk At Sakhuu in Dallas tonight for Lau Eggroll, Spicy Shrimp Dumplings, Tom Kha Soup, Pad Woon Sen, Mussuman Curry and...
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Jun 2, 20231 min read


Texas-based CANTEEN Spirits Launches New Margarita-Style Hard Seltzer
FROM THE WIRES... Texas-based CANTEEN Spirits, announced today the launch of its first hard seltzer line — a Mexican-inspired,...
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Jun 1, 20231 min read


WINE REVIEW: Ramon Bilbao 2016 Rioja Reserva, Spain ($27)
by Andrew Chalk This wine has some age (7 Years) and so is starting to develop. There is so much intensity that it would be best cellared...
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May 31, 20232 min read


Big Country® Unveils Brand Refresh and Launches Organic Beer Line
FROM THE WIRES... Organic beer line launching 2023 featuring TexMex Lager, West Coast IPA & Hazy IPA Austin, Texas — Big Country® Organic...
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May 30, 20233 min read


WINE REVIEW: Inman Family Wines, 2021 Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, CA ($40)
by Andrew Chalk Continuing our look at lesser known Sonoma wineries, this pinot gris from winemaker Kathleen Inman is a delightful wine...
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May 29, 20231 min read


WATERLOO SPARKLING WATER INTRODUCES ALL-NEW TROPICAL FRUIT FLAVOR
TEAMS UP WITH MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF CURTIS STONE TO CELEBRATE LAUNCH FROM THE WIRES... Collaboration on Waterloo-infused "Tropical Fruit...
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May 28, 20234 min read


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
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