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DOES THE SOMMELIER HAVE A FUTURE?
The OMvino View by Andrew Chalk In the pandemic many states implemented lockdowns for some period of time. That devastated one of the...
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Jun 14, 20226 min read
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Rent the Whole Resort!
FROM THE WIRES.... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Victoria House Resort & Spa, Belize Unveils Hotel Buyout Opportunity for Exclusive Access to a...
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Jun 14, 20224 min read
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LODI RULES: Bokisch Vineyards, 2020 Albariño, ‘Las Cerezas Vineyard’, Mokelumne River, Lodi ($25)
by Andrew Chalk Watch Lodi for Albariño, a hot variety in several areas of the US right now (SLO, Texas). Our Story Markus and Liz...
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Jun 13, 20221 min read
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MOKARA HOTEL & SPA AWARDED ONLY FOUR-STAR HOTEL AND SPA IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
by Andrew Chalk This week we have reviewed several interesting restaurants in San Antonio. If that inspires you to take a trip to the...
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Jun 12, 20222 min read
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Boudro's -- A Welcoming Bistro on the Riverwalk
by Andrew Chalk The San Antonio Riverwalk is back! Overflowing crowds making it perilous to pass on the narrow paths, narrowed further by...
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Jun 9, 20224 min read
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MI ROTI: Approachable Caribbean Street Food In San Antonio
by Andrew Chalk The ever continuing expansion of Pearl has brought the Bottling Department, the apparent NSA codename for a food hall,...
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Jun 8, 20221 min read
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Lede Family Wines Is 20 Years Old This Year
by Andrew Chalk I first became aware of Lede Family Wines when I visited the flagship and original property, Cliff Lede Vineyards, in...
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Jun 8, 20223 min read
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The Good Kind, San Antonio
by Andrew Chalk Visitors to San Antonio are ineluctably drawn to The Riverwalk and may be exposed to the newer eat/drink/live development...
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Jun 7, 20222 min read
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DOUGH Resembles a Full-Blown, Authentic Italian Restaurant More Than Just a Pizzeria
by Andrew Chalk Although San Antonio restaurant Dough calls itself Pizzeria Napolitana that is a true, but only partial, description of...
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Jun 6, 20223 min read
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Award-winning Chef Expands with Landrace in San Antonio
by Andrew Chalk When Steve McHugh opened Cured in San Antonio’s Pearl District in 2012 it added significant gravitas to the city’s...
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Jun 5, 20224 min read
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California Distilleries are Fighting for the Right to Ship to Customers
FROM THE WIRES... California’s Small Craft Distilleries are Fighting for Their Survival A pending state bill would allow these...
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Jun 5, 20223 min read
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Domaine de Cala 2021 Rosé Classique, AOC Coteaux Varois en Provence, France ($25)
by Andrew Chalk Hooray. This year’s release of Domaine de Cala came in and tasting it reminded me of how consistent and enjoyable this...
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Jun 1, 20221 min read
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WINE REVIEW: Chalk Hill 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Bottled, Chalk Hill, Sonoma Co. ($38)
by Andrew Chalk Anything with Chalk in the name has got to be superior, right? Well, at least when it comes to wine. Chalk Hill,...
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May 31, 20221 min read
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WINE: A Good Time for White Bordeaux
by Andrew Chalk White Bordeaux wine producers are worth a look right now. They have had steadily improving quality and prices remain...
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May 30, 20221 min read
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Tuscany, Five Nights. Yours to Win if your ‘A Zest for Life' Cocktail is the Best!
by Andrew Chalk The nationwide search runs Friday, April 1 – Tuesday, May 31, 2022. The grand prize winner will be announced on World Gin...
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May 29, 20223 min read
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Coconut Tequila will be ideal on Memorial Day!
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... Whether you’re hosting your annual family barbeque bash or enjoying the three-day weekend at the beach,...
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May 27, 20222 min read
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Harken, 2020 Chardonnay, CA ($)
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... Harken takes no chances when it comes to winemaking, meaning no shortcuts. Each wine is hand-stirred in...
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May 26, 20221 min read
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ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? PART 11. Kiepersol Estates, 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Texas ($∞)
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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May 25, 20222 min read
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Wine Lovers: EATALY to Host Top Italian Winemaker in Tuscan Dinner and Wine Tasting
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... Do you want an opportunity to meet Salvatore Ferragamo II, CEO of Il Borro? On Wednesday, June 22, we...
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May 24, 20221 min read
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THREE EXPRESSIONS OF SAUVIGNON BLANC FROM ONE COMPANY AND ONE COUNTRY
by Andrew Chalk Concha y Toro is the largest winery in Chile, encompassing multiple wine brands. The different brands are either...
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May 23, 20223 min read
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WHISKEY FROM NEW YORK CITY
by Andrew Chalk Great Jones whiskey is distilled at the Great Jones Distilling Co. distillery in New York City and aged in new charred...
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May 22, 20221 min read
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UPDATE! TEXAS WINEMAKER GETS HIS MEDAL
by Andrew Chalk Earlier this week I reported the case of a Texas winery that had never received the medal they won at a conference...
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May 21, 20221 min read
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WINE REVIEW: Wente Vineyards 2021 Chardonnay, Morning Fog, Central Coast, CA ($18)
by Andrew Chalk Wente has achieved certification for the sustainability of its vineyards and its winery. This appears to have been...
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May 19, 20224 min read
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If You Enter the New York International Wine Competition - Make Sure They Send You Your Medal
by Andrew Chalk [ED: MAJOR UPDATE on this story. See here] When I heard that the New York International Wine Competition (NYIWC) was...
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May 18, 20222 min read
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