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For a Change...Try the Wines of Trentino Alto Adige
by Andrew Chalk Italian, but largely German speaking, the northeastern Italian region of Trentino Alto Adige makes a lot of different...
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Dec 26, 20221 min read


WINE REVIEW: Trapiche 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Cask, Mendoza, Argentina ($9.99)
by Andrew Chalk Lovely fruit-driven example of ripe Mendoza fruit. Great choice for someone looking for an easily likable cabernet...
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Dec 24, 20221 min read


ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 12
2012 DUCHMAN FAMILY VINEYARDS Aglianico Oswald Vineyard, Texas (∞) by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming...
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Dec 23, 20222 min read


Prosecco Sparkler for the Holidays
FROM THE WIRES... Pasqua Prosecco D.O.C (SRP: $15) A vivacious and fresh sparkling wine that is versatile and quaffable, suitable for all...
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Dec 22, 20221 min read


Harmon Guest House Partners with Local Jewelry Artist Morgania Moore for the Holiday Season
by Andrew Chalk I have stayed here and recommend it as a great Sonoma base in California wine country. FROM THE WIRES.... Harmon Guest...
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Dec 22, 20223 min read


Holiday Wine: Bertani 2020 Valpolicella Ripasso (SRP $32)
FROM THE WIRES... The holidays are upon us and that means gift giving and entertaining for many, along with the age old question of what...
andychalk
Dec 21, 20221 min read


Fall Cocktail Recipes from Bozal Mezcal, Uncle Val’s Gin, and Kirk and Sweeny Rum
FROM THE WIRES As the days grow shorter and the air blooms crisp, it’s time to replace our refreshing summer spritzes with allaying fall...
andychalk
Dec 21, 20222 min read


Host Your Holiday Party With 1800 Tequila!
FROM THE WIRES No holiday party is complete without Tequila! Whether you’re setting up for “friends-mas”, a traditional family gathering...
andychalk
Dec 20, 20221 min read


Deck the Halls with Festive & Flavorful Cocktails From Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey
FROM THE WIRES... ‘Tis the season for holiday parties! Fulfill your hosting duties by stirring up one of these seasonal sips from...
andychalk
Dec 20, 20221 min read


FIVE TRAIL BLENDED AMERICAN WHISKEY RELEASES LIMITED BATCH
FROM THE WIRES Five Trail Blended American Whiskey is the first full-strength spirit from the iconic Molson Coors Beverage Company....
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Dec 20, 20221 min read


WORST WINE OF THE YEAR: Starla Red Blend, Sauvignon Blanc, Non-Vintage, CA ($28)
by Andrew Chalk A $28 cooking wine I was intrigued when I read about Starla, a line of three dealcoholized wines that have just come on...
andychalk
Dec 20, 20222 min read


QUINTESSENTIAL EXPANDS ITS DYNAMIC GLOBAL PORTFOLIO
Exclusive US Importer for New Zealand’s Forrest Wines and Rongopai FROM THE WIRES NAPA, CALIF., November 8, 2022 – Quintessential, a...
andychalk
Dec 19, 20223 min read


WINE REVIEW: DON MELCHOR 2019 CABERNET SAUVIGNON ‘Puente Alto Vineyard’, D.O. PUENTE ALTO, CH ($132)
by Andrew Chalk Don Melchor is one of the wines with a strong claim to being the best cabernet sauvignon blend from Chile. This vintage...
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Dec 19, 20221 min read


Vida Valiente Napa Valley Winery and Foundation Raises Over $500K for Low-Income Undergraduates
FROM THE WIRES... Philanthropic St. Helena winery offers 25-35 annual scholarships for talented first-generation low-income students in...
andychalk
Dec 18, 20224 min read


JAJA Introduces Añejo
FROM THE WIRES... One of the fastest-growing tequila brands in the United States, JAJA Tequila was founded in 2018 by FuckJerry...
andychalk
Dec 17, 20221 min read


Bring Some Sparkle to the Holidays with Martini & Rossi
FROM THE WIRES... Holiday planning seems to get earlier and earlier each year, so you are likely already starting to map out what to pour...
andychalk
Dec 17, 20221 min read


Murrieta’s Well’s Fall Releases – The Perfect Wines for Holiday Dinner
FROM THE WIRES... The boutique Livermore Valley wine estate is defined by its unique grape varietal plantings (think Touriga National,...
andychalk
Dec 16, 20222 min read


DINING: EL CARLOS ELEGANTE - IT’S MEXICO CITY FINE DINING
by Andrew Chalk How to sum up El Carlos Elegante? It is the upscale menu of Mexico City housed in an idealization of a traditional...
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Dec 15, 20224 min read


Filippo Berio launches SUSTAINABLE SELECT extra virgin olive oils
FROM THE WIRES... New EVOO collection sourced from sustainably nurtured groves, fully traceable from farm to bottle LYNDHURST, N.J. –...
andychalk
Dec 15, 20223 min read


Elevate your Holiday Hosting with 1800 Cristalino Cocktails
FROM THE WIRES... Holiday entertaining season is upon us! Impress your guests and elevate your drink menu with Cristalino cocktails from...
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Dec 15, 20222 min read


Landrace Named "Best New Restaurant" in San Antonio, TX
by Andrew Chalk Steve McHugh set a standard in San Antonio with Cured a decade ago. Recently, he opened Landrace to a huge reception....
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Dec 14, 20223 min read


The Irishman Single Malt Irish Whiskey Is Back, And He Means Business!
+FROM THE WIRES WALSH WHISKEY DEBUTS REBRAND OF THE IRISHMAN WHISKEY IN THE UNITED STATES Reflecting the Pursuit of Excellence within the...
andychalk
Dec 14, 20223 min read


Holiday Gifts From Toups Meatery in New Orleans
by Andrew Chalk A fall trip to New Orleans was marked by lunch at Toups Meatery. Great to hear that they have some holiday gifts! FROM...
andychalk
Dec 13, 20221 min read


Give a Taste of Texas: Texas Fine Wine Holiday Bundle
FROM THE WIRES... Texas Fine Wine is excited to offer the Texas Fine Wine Holiday Bundle again this year. This 4-bottle holiday pack...
andychalk
Dec 13, 20221 min read
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