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3 Badge Beverage Corp. Launches Kirk and Sweeney Barrel Program
FROM THE WIRES... SONOMA, California (January 31, 2023) — 3 Badge Beverage Corporation today announced the launch of its Kirk and Sweeney...
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Mar 23, 20232 min read


Cakebread Cellars Announces Acquisition of Vineyard in Carneros
FROM THE WIRES... Napa Valley, CA (March 2, 2023) – Today Cakebread Cellars, one of Napa Valley’s premier family-owned wineries,...
andychalk
Mar 22, 20232 min read


Local Architect Introduces New Book
by Andrew Chalk Thomas Kligerman is founding partner of Kligerman Architecture & Design. He has put his thoughts in a new book Shingle...
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Mar 21, 20231 min read


WATERLOO SPARKLING WATER TEAMS UP WITH MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF CURTIS STONE
Celebrity Chef celebrates the newest Waterloo offerings in a unique and full-flavor way FROM THE WIRES... AUSTIN, TX (MARCH 2, 2023) –...
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Mar 20, 20233 min read


NORTH ITALIA INTRODUCES NEW PIZZA CHOICES
by Andrew Chalk Modern Italian concept North Italia announces the launch of a new Pi Day campaign featuring a lineup of 15 specialty...
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Mar 19, 20231 min read
Going for Gold! Penderyn Claim Their First Big Awards Win of 2023
FROM THE WIRES... Penderyn Distillery - the Welsh whisky giant - is no stranger to winning awards. Their 2023 is off to a strong start,...
andychalk
Mar 16, 20233 min read


Jersey Mike's Month of Giving benefits Wipe Out Kids' Cancer
FROM THE WIRES... Eat A Sub: Help Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Jersey Mike’s Celebrates 13th Annual “Month of Giving” DALLAS, TX - Wipe Out...
andychalk
Mar 15, 20232 min read


Local Sweet Shop Pop-Up at Eataly Dallas Starting Today
FROM THE WIRES... Get your sweet tooth ready! Eataly Dallas welcomes three Dallas sweet shops to each pop up in the marketplace for a...
andychalk
Mar 15, 20231 min read


A THIRD PRODIGIOUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON REGION EMERGES IN CALIFORNIA
by Andrew Chalk Cabernet Sauvignon has proven itself to be one of the world’s most transplantable grapes. It reaches global quality...
andychalk
Mar 13, 202316 min read


Stay Warm this Winter with Cozy Cocktails from Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey
FROM THE WIRES... Carefully crafted domestically in Denver with Rocky Mountain ingredients, both Stranahan’s Original and Blue Peak bring...
andychalk
Mar 12, 20231 min read


DINGLE DISTILLERY DEBUTS NEW SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEY
FROM THE WIRES... DINGLE DISTILLERY DEBUTS NEW SINGLE MALT WHISKEY AS ITS FIRST CORE EXPRESSION The Award-Winning Irish Whiskey Producer...
andychalk
Mar 10, 20232 min read


Woodford Reserve Releases Winter 2022 Master’s Collection - Historic Barrel Entry
FROM THE WIRES Woodford Reserve Releases Winter 2022 Master’s Collection: Historic Barrel Entry Versailles, KY (February 9, 2023) —...
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Mar 9, 20232 min read


NORTH ITALIA TURNS PI DAY INTO PI MONTH WITH 15 NEW PIZZAS LAUNCHING MARCH 14
FROM THE WIRES... WHAT: North Italia is celebrating Pi Day for a full month with a fresh selection of 15 new regional pizzas,...
andychalk
Mar 8, 20232 min read


Eataly Dallas Celebrates International National Women’s Day with Festa Della Donna
FROM THE WIRES... Italian marketplace hosts a storewide celebration in partnership with the Dallas chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier...
andychalk
Mar 7, 20233 min read


WINE REVIEW: Cigar Box 2020 Old Vine Pinot Noir, D.O. Valle de Leyda, Chile ($13)
by Andrew Chalk It is interesting to see pinot noir coming out of Chile with increasing frequency. TASTING NOTES Appearance: Translucent...
andychalk
Mar 7, 20231 min read


WINE REVIEW: Bonny Doon Vineyard 2021 ‘Le Cigare Volant’, California Central Coast, CA ($16)
by Andrew Chalk An homage to the grape diversity of France’s southern Rhône Valley. 65% grenache, 18% syrah, 15% cinsault, 2% petite...
andychalk
Mar 6, 20231 min read


WINE REVIEW 2019 Cliff Lede Vineyards, ‘Roundabout Midnight’, Stags Leap District, Napa, CA ($110)
by Andrew Chalk ‘These go to eleven’ it says on the back label of this wine in the Rock Block Series from rock music enthusiast Cliff...
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Mar 3, 20231 min read


WINE REVIEW: Graffigna 2014 ‘Centenario’ Malbec Reserve, Estate Bottled, San Juan, Argentina ($14)
by Andrew Chalk A very good value for a good-quality wine made from Argentina’s premiere grape. Appearance: Translucent ruby; Nose:...
andychalk
Mar 2, 20231 min read


WINE REVIEW: Trapiche 2019 'Gran Medalla', Cabernet Sauvignon ($31)
by Andrew Chalk Top-end wine from one of Argentina's best wineries. Best to keep for a decade, it will improve with age. Very good value...
andychalk
Mar 1, 20231 min read


NOW OPEN! New Chick-Fil-A location at The National in Downtown Dallas
FROM THE WIRES MEDIA ALERT NEW CHICK-FIL-A AT THE NATIONAL NOW OPEN -New Location is Sixth Food and Beverage Concept to Open On Property-...
andychalk
Feb 28, 20232 min read


How Did Kelly Fleming Change from 2011 to 2019?
by Andrew Chalk A comparison of the 2011 and 2019 flagship wines from this Calistoga winery. Both of these wines are available now from...
andychalk
Feb 27, 20232 min read


THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’. PART 7.
by Andrew Chalk Château Bellegrave 2018, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France ($29) Do some of the best, and most expensive, wines of the world ...
andychalk
Feb 24, 20231 min read


WINE REVIEW: Domaine Wardy 2017 Obeidi, Bekaa Valley ($25)
by Andrew Chalk What is the best wine made of the obeidi grape that you have had? For me it is easy as this is the only one. Ironic,...
andychalk
Feb 23, 20231 min read


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Feb 22, 20231 min read
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