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WINE REVIEW: Sustainable Wine, Sustainable Box
GEA by Root:1 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon BiB by Andrew Chalk Wine in a box always struck me as a good idea. It can keep longer with modern...
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Mar 25, 20222 min read
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WINE REVIEW: Château Grand Boise, 2020 Sainte Victoire, Côtes de Provence, France ($25)
by Andrew Chalk Provence might be called the birthplace of the current rosé renaissance, starting in France and spreading throughout the...
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Mar 24, 20221 min read
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IT’S CRAWFISH SEASON AT RAZZOO’S!
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES.. Crawfish is available in-store, to-go or through third-party delivery because Razzoo’s wants to make...
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Mar 23, 20221 min read
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TEXAS WINES: THE PRESENT, THE FUTURE, AND THE PAST
Some Storied Texas Winemakers Present Verticals of Their Best Wines by Andrew Chalk Wine is an evolving beverage. From the time it is...
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Mar 22, 20225 min read
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It's Corner Bakery Madness!
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... As we gear up for March Madness starting March 13th, remember Corner Bakery for its hassle free...
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Mar 22, 20221 min read
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WINE REVIEW: PlumpJack 2019 Syrah, NapaValley, CA ($74)
by Andrew Chalk Winemaker Aaron Miller worked magic on this example of New World syrah. It is young, but in a highly accessible style,...
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Mar 21, 20221 min read
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WINE REVIEW: Banshee 2019 Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, CA ($28)
by Andrew Chalk Banshee Wines was unknown to me up to now, but I have just had a chance to sample this wine from their lineup. According...
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Mar 21, 20221 min read
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WHY IS THERE A TREE IN THE MIDDLE OF THAT VINEYARD?
by Andrew Chalk In the case of Château Anthonic in the Bordeaux AOP of Moulis-en-Médoc it is the practice of agroforestry, an...
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Mar 20, 20225 min read
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SOUND THE ALARM! IT’S FIRE DEPT. COFFEE!
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES… ROCKFORD, Illinois — You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day. That’s no secret. It’s also...
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Mar 18, 20222 min read
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ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 7
Inwood Estates Vineyards, 2011 Collus, 100% Tempranillo, Texas (∞) by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming...
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Mar 17, 20222 min read
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Celebrate St. DATrick's Day This Weekend
by Andrew Chalk Wear your green to our dinner this Saturday night for 15% off!! Here are the details: WHEN DAT: Saturday March 19th 2022...
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Mar 17, 20221 min read
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UNUSUAL RESULTS FROM THE PANDEMIC. PART 1: BETTER CHEESE
by Andrew Chalk Older cheese is better cheese -- at least, it is 99% of the time (aging can go OTT). On a recent visit to Veldhuizen...
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Mar 16, 20221 min read
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TERRA WINE AROUND IS A VOYAGE THROUGH ITALY AT EATALY IN DALLAS
by Andrew Chalk Over 100 Dallas fans of Italian gastronomy shared a night to remember at Eataly Dallas on Tuesday night. Thirteen Italian...
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Mar 16, 20221 min read
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St. Patrick's Day Cocktails
by Andrew Chalk Mijenta Avocado Smash INGREDIENTS 1.5oz Mijenta Tequila Blanco 1oz avocado puree (1 small avocado + 2oz lime juice + 2oz...
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Mar 15, 20221 min read
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Criminally Smooth Tequila Recipes for these days!
by Andrew Chalk Friends don’t let friends drink bad tequila, so on behalf of El Bandido Yankee Tequila, the criminally smooth,...
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Mar 14, 20221 min read
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Il Mulino 2? Carbone Sounds Similar
by Andrew Chalk There is a New York City Italian restaurant opening an outpost in Dallas. Carbone, the flagship of the Major Food Group,...
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Mar 13, 20222 min read
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Vik Winery Blows It Away At Fogo de Chão
by Andrew Chalk It was packed tonight at Fogo de Chão, and Vik Winery blew the crowd away with four stellar wines, all of them on the...
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Mar 11, 20222 min read
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Dr. Dane’s Kitchen Introducing First All-Natural Line of Authentic Vietnamese Lemongrass Chili Sauce
Hot News! by Andrew Chalk DALLAS – February 15, 2022 – Dr. Dane’s Kitchen is announcing the launch of an all-natural line of authentic,...
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Mar 10, 20223 min read
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Luxury Italian Wine Tasting Coming to Eataly -- Get Tickets Now! Here!
by Andrew Chalk On March 15, Terra at Eataly Dallas invites Dallas wine enthusiasts to Terra Wine Around, an exclusive wine tasting...
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Mar 9, 20221 min read
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TEXAS FINE WINE GOES ON A TOUR
by Andrew Chalk Texas Fine Wine is a group of four like-minded Texas wineries that co-market their wines. The wineries: Bending Branch...
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Mar 8, 20222 min read
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ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 6
Bar Z Winery, 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains (∞) by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More...
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Mar 7, 20223 min read
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Boutique Gay-Owned Napa Winery Releases Two Winners!
Gentleman Farmer 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, Napa, CA ($105) Gentleman Farmer 2019 Red Wine, Napa, CA...
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Mar 4, 20222 min read
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Bloody Mary!
by Andrew Chalk January 1 does not just mark a fresh start, but it’s also National Bloody Mary Day and Razzoo’s is celebrating with $5...
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Mar 3, 20221 min read
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ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 5
Bending Branch Winery, 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains (∞) by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read…...
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Mar 2, 20222 min read
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