by Andrew Chalk Gérard Bertrand sallies forth to the room from a podium with a vitality that belies his 60 years. He is presenting his...

View from the newly-opened tasting room. (Photo Credit for all photos: Emma Kruch/Emma K Creative FROM THE WIRES... Auteur Wines Welcomes...

FROM THE WIRES... BEDFORD, Texas (April 28, 2025) – The heat is on at DQ® restaurants in Texas with the launch of the NEW Sauced & Tossed...

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...

FROM THE WIRES... Dallas’ most flavorful Father’s Day tradition turns 25! City Men Cook transforms a former plantation into a jubilant...

FROM THE WIRES... Someone invited me to get to know Lloyd Cellars with their Chardonnay from Carneros!   Founded by winemaking visionary...

Dan Gatlin addressing a tasting group by Andrew Chalk “ The most important thing the Texas Wine Industry must do immediately is to...

Photo: Dan Padgett FROM THE WIRES... The Best Happy Hour in Dallas: $5 Cocktails at The Porch Where $5 still means something — Monday...

FROM THE WIRES... I wanted to share a last-minute cocktail to enjoy from Tequila Corralejo that’s as spirited as the holiday itself.  ...

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...

FROM THE WIRES... Leading viticulturist and winemaker Rodrigo Soto will focus full time on the winery started with his wife, Mai...

FROM THE WIRES... Treat Dad this Father’s Day to a delicious palate of tea flavors ranging from robust classics to spiced warming blends...

Drink North Texas underway. by Andrew Chalk I attended Drink North Texas  this weekend. The consumer-focused show was an attempt by  ...

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...

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by Andrew Chalk New Owner Pairs with Old Hands in the Hill Country Michael Ros Winery  is an example of the newest breed of wineries...

Far-Out is set in a Quonset hut in three and a half acres of grounds. Cacti are a thing in the garden. by Andrew Chalk It used to be that...

FROM THE WIRES... Oakland, Oregon – [April 24, 2025] – Meadows Estate Vineyard & Winery, a Black-owned, family-run winery nestled in...

Thec Typsy Alcheist is a cool cocktail bar in Uptown by Andrew Chalk Tequila Enemigo started distribution in Texas a few months ago and...

FROM THE WIRES... As Memorial Day ushers in the unofficial start of the entertaining season - and with National Wine Day landing just...

FROM THE WIRES... Get ready! National Sauvignon Blanc Day (May 2) is just around the corner, and Wente Family Vineyards 2023 'Louis Mel'...

FROM THE WIRES... HEALDSBURG, Calif., March 19, 2025 — Rodney Strong Vineyards is launching a new Limited Collection of wines from Sonoma...

FROM THE WIRES... MINDEN MILL CELEBRATES SINGLE ESTATE CRAFTSMANSHIP WITH AMERICAN SINGLE MALT WHISKEY RELEASE 100% Estate Made American...

Photo: P. Beckley Co. FROM THE WIRES... Celebrate graduations, engagements, showers and more amidst the downtown Dallas skyline DALLAS,...