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Clown Shoes Beer Gets Augmented Reality without Needing to Use its 9% ABV!
by Andrew Chalk The beer makers who’ve been telling stories with their labels for years are now bringing them to life as Boston-based...
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Jul 26, 20221 min read


Flat Top Hills 2021 Buttery Chardonnay, CA ($14)
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES… For Immediate Release Flat Top Hills Expands Line-Up with Buttery Chardonnay Pour a glass and tune in to...
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Jul 24, 20221 min read


JAJA TEQUILA FOR NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY JULY 24th
by Andrew Chalk With National Tequila Day this weekend on Sun, Jul 24th, JAJA Tequila is offering cocktail options utilizing all three of...
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Jul 22, 20222 min read


$7 Margaritas at Toller Patio for National Tequila Day
by Andrew Chalk Kick off your boots and celebrate the spirit that gets you dancing because July 24th is National Tequila Day! This year,...
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Jul 21, 20221 min read


Rombauer Zinfandel Is For Barbecue!
FROM THE WIRES... Delight in your happy place by sharing the comforts of a backyard barbecue with friends, family and the 2019 California...
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Jul 20, 20221 min read


WINE REVIEW: Line 39 California Bargains
by Andrew Chalk Simplicity is a way of life at Line 39, where premium wines are crafted with care, and each bottle fully embraces the joy...
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Jul 19, 20221 min read


WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR NEIGHBOR TRIES TO EXTORT YOU?
by Andrew Chalk Imagine you are working at your computer on a Sunday afternoon and suddenly you receive an email with an invoice...
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Jul 18, 20222 min read


MASON'S TOP GUN
by Andrew Chalk Robb and Dilek Parr, founders of Parr Vineyards, can say exactly when their futures became interwoven with Texas wine. It...
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Jul 17, 20223 min read


WINE REVIEW: Poliziano 2018 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, DOCG, Italy ($30)
by Andrew Chalk Vino Nobile DI Montepulciano is one of two hilltop towns in Tuscany making Sangiovese-based wines that are granted the...
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Jul 14, 20222 min read


A Certification System for Seafood
by Andrew Chalk There is a new certification process that ensures consumers are buying not only the best-tasting seafood but also the...
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Jul 13, 20221 min read


WINE REVIEW: Gehricke 2014 Zinfandel, Ponzo Vineyard, Sonoma Valley, CA ($49)
by Andrew Chalk A few years ago California Zinfandels were massive fruit bombs in their youth, fruit that faded in only a handful of...
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Jul 13, 20221 min read


Summer Wine Essentials from Martini & Rossi
FROM THE WIRES... Summer is here, which means it’s time to start locking in summer plans with friends and family, and nothing brings...
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Jul 12, 20221 min read


WINE REVIEW: Lohsa 2019 Terre del Poliziano, Morellino di Scansano DOCG.Italy ($16)
by Andrew Chalk Outside of the central Tuscan regions mentioned above, the other key pillar of Tuscan wine production is its coastal...
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Jul 12, 20221 min read


Drinks For Dad!
by Andrew Chalk Some drinks we have mentioned before here that seem particularly apposite for Dad's day on June 19th. Mijenta Tequila is...
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Jul 11, 20221 min read


THE BADASS OF MASON COUNTY
by Andrew Chalk An early summer stop at the quirkily-named Fly Gap Winery where Brock Estes makes around 800 cases of wine a year in his...
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Jul 10, 20226 min read


Chalk Hill Announces Donation for Healdsburg Future Farmers of America
by Andrew Chalk One of the backbones of American agriculture is Future Farmers of America. Congratulations to Chalk Hill Winery for their...
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Jul 8, 20222 min read


Mezcal Mavens: Check Out Ojo de Tigre
by Andrew Chalk They already picked up tabs on Cinco de Mayo. Watch out for more promotions in the near future! Sample.
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Jul 7, 20221 min read


Neal Family Vineyard Announces Over $200,000 Raised Through Its Namesake Scholarship Program
by Andrew Chalk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Neal Family Vineyard Announces Over $200,000 Raised Through Its Namesake Scholarship Program...
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Jul 6, 20222 min read


WINE REVIEW: Gary Farrell 2018 Pinot Noir, Hallberg Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Co. ($60)
by Andrew Chalk Gary Farrell is a leading producer of Sonoma County pinot noir and this wine continues the record. The tradition goes...
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Jul 6, 20221 min read


WINE REVIEW: Memento Mori 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA ($250)
by Andrew Chalk Little known but likely to be renowned in the future, Memento Mori is best summarized by winemaker Sam Kaplan:...
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Jul 5, 20221 min read


WINE REVIEW: Fattoria Selvapiana 2018 Bucerchiale, Chianti Rufina, Italy ($36)
by Andrew Chalk First created in 1979, Bucerchiale is Selvapiana's flagship wine, a Riserva-level Chianti Rùfina crafted from the grapes...
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Jul 4, 20221 min read


An Impressive Winery Video
by Andrew Chalk This would be a great format for more US wineries to adopt. 2021 seen by Brigitte Rullier-Loussert et Charles Pouvreau,...
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Jul 2, 20221 min read


Mark Guillaudeu Wins the Best USA Sommelier Association Finals
FROM THE WIRES Mark Guillaudeu Wins the Best USA Sommelier Association Finals –Named “Best Sommelier USA,” Mark Guillaudeu will represent...
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Jul 1, 20221 min read


DUCA DI SALAPARUTA - INTRODUCING THREE WINES FROM TOP SICILIAN WINERY
by Andrew Chalk Wines of Sicily have been on a tear the last few years as people discover their distinctive grape varieties and value for...
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Jul 1, 20222 min read
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