Why Is Pinot Noir So Hard To Grow In Texas?
by Andrew Chalk If there is a giant hole in the repertoire of Texas wines it is the absence of Pinot Noir. Despite the popularity of the...
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Jul 253 min read
“MIRACLE TREAT DAY” is slated for July 25 at DQ Restaurants in Texas
FROM THE WIRES... "MIRACLE TREAT DAY” SLATED FOR THURSDAY, JULY 25 AT DQ RESTAURANTS IN TEXAS, BENEFITING CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK DFW...
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Jul 241 min read
It's Rum Weather! How To Do It.
FROM THE WIRES... Diplomático Classic Daiquiri 2 Parts Diplomatico Planas 1 Part Fresh Lime Juice 0.75 Part Sugar Syrup Lime wheel...
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Jul 233 min read
THE BIGGEST CALIFORNIA WINERY YOU NEVER HEARD OF
by Andrew Chalk They produce just shy of a million cases of wine a year. That makes them the 25th largest winery in California. They...
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Jul 222 min read
New Wine Bar Opens at Sokol Blosser Winery
FROM THE WIRES... New Wine Bar and Retail Shop Accommodates Growing Numbers of Visitors Dundee Hills, Ore. – May 21, 2024 – Sokol Blosser...
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Jul 216 min read
Michelin Guide Coming to Texas is Unequivocally Good For Dallas
by Andrew Chalk It is now widely known that Michelin is about to start rating restaurants in Dallas (and the other large Texas cities...
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Jul 211 min read
Wine-Searcher Does Not Understand Wine Quality
by Andrew Chalk In an article entitled The Best Value Champagnes for 2024, by Natalie Sellers, wine-searcher claims that a 98-point wine...
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Jul 185 min read
THE BUTCHER’S CELLAR BRINGS CULINARY SOPHISTICATION TO WACO, TEXAS
FROM THE WIRES... Hell’s Kitchen Chefs Showcase Elevated, Locally-Sourced Small Plates, Seafood & Steaks The Butcher’s Cellar, the highly...
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Jul 181 min read
Psst...Is The Mozzarella Co. in Dallas for Sale?
by Andrew Chalk Scavenging through restaurant porn I came across this... Now, the only "Well known maker..." of artisanal cheeses,...
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Jul 172 min read
Inaugural Release of Mendes + Symington's Contacto Alvarinho!
FROM THE WIRES... Announcing the inaugural release of Mendes & Symington’s Contacto Alvarinho 2023 (SRP $22)! Vibrating with life,...
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Jul 164 min read
SYMINGTON FAMILY ESTATES ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF “LIBRARY RELEASE” OF FOUR GREAT VINTAGE PORTS FROM THEIR CELLARS WITH A BOLD, NEW CONCEPT
FROM THE WIRES... SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – June 27, 2024 - Symington Family Estates, producers of some of the finest Ports in the world...
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Jul 154 min read
New Mexico Wine: The Next Steps
by Andrew Chalk Originally, this article, arising out of a visit to New Mexico organized and paid for by New Mexico Wine (the...
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Jul 142 min read
SILVER OAK ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF PRINCE HILL VINEYARDS
FROM THE WIRES... Prince Hill Vineyards Represents the Exceptional Promise of Oregon’s Willamette Valley DUNDEE, OR - June 27, 2024 –...
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Jul 111 min read
Celebrate International Yoga Day like a true Yogi at Mokara Hotel & Spa
FROM THE WIRES... Happy International Yoga Day! International Yoga Day was created to celebrate the physical and spiritual power that...
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Jul 102 min read
O’NEILL VINTNERS & DISTILLERS ACQUIRES CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED WASHINGTON BRAND, SUBSTANCE WINES
FROM THE WIRES... LARKSPUR, Calif., July 1, 2024 — O’Neill Vintners & Distillers has acquired Substance Wines, the highly awarded, top...
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Jul 94 min read
Time To Discover Vermouth?
FROM THE WIRES... About 9diDANTE “Making vermouth is easy. Making great vermouth entails a lifetime of dedication and expertise. Luckily,...
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Jul 82 min read
Queer-Owned VOON Wines Debuts Gruner Veltliner & Grenache
FROM THE WIRES... On behalf of VOON, the innovative, gay-owned wine label based in San Francisco, we’re happy to announce the release of...
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Jul 75 min read
Category-Defining Sotol Brand Hacienda de Chihuahua Announces National Communications Campaign
FROM THE WIRES... Naming OVERTON & ASSOCIATES as U.S. Agency of Record, Pioneering Spirits Producer Aims to Accelerate Sotol’s Surge...
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Jul 41 min read
Cool Off With a Salted Caramel Truffle Blizzard At DQ
FROM THE WIRES... We are thrilled to announce that the beloved Salted Caramel Truffle DQ Blizzard is back by popular demand as the July...
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Jul 22 min read
NORTH ITALIA CELEBRATES AN “APERITIKI” SUMMER WITH NATIONWIDE SUMMER SIPS CAMPAIGN
FROM THE WIRES... WHAT: On July 3, North Italia will kick off summer with its annual Summer Sips campaign featuring 13 new, limited...
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Jul 21 min read
Omni La Mansion del Rio is Offering up the Classic Fourth of July Movie
FROM THE WIRES... We've got you covered with the hottest Fourth of July festivities! This Independence Day, Omni La Mansion del Rio and...
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Jul 11 min read
Experience Barbecue & Bourbon at Omni PGA Frisco Resort Experience
FROM THE WIRES... Omni PGA Frisco Resort - Frisco, TX Texas Barbecue & Bourbon Get a taste of a premier barbecue experience at Omni PGA...
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Jun 303 min read
KNOB CREEK® EXPANDS PORTFOLIO WITH KNOB CREEK® 10 YEAR OLD RYE
FROM THE WIRES... The new extra-aged rye whiskey reinforces Knob Creek's® legacy of high-quality craftsmanship of full flavored whiskies...
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