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ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 26, Fall Creek Vineyards, 2014 GSM, Salt Lick Vineyards, Texas Hill Country (∞)
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 14, 20252 min read
SIBONEY CELLARS MAKES A FAST START IN THE HILL COUNTRY
by Andrew Chalk Introduction Drive out of Johnson City on US-290, west towards Fredericksburg, and Siboney Cellars is almost unmissable...
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May 13, 20256 min read
MIRADOR: AFTERNOON TEA, LUNCH, AND EVENTS AS A TOTAL EXPERIENCE
by Andrew Chalk: Have you been to Mirador recently? When I last went to the penthouse at the top of the Forty Five Ten luxury store in...
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May 12, 20254 min read
Discover the Legacy – Graham's Six Grapes Port
FROM THE WIRES... Both Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port and the Six Grapes ‘Special Vila Velha Edition’ tell a compelling narrative of...
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May 12, 20252 min read
WINE REVIEW: Tapiz Malbec Rose, NV Extra Brut, Mendoza, Argentina ($20)
by Andrew Chalk A very good sparkling wine. However, don't approach this wine expecting that, because it is made with the same method as...
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May 9, 20252 min read
North Texas Wine Country Spring Wine Trail
FROM THE WIRES... Happy First Days of Wine Trail! Enjoy a month+ of wine tastings throughout North Texas Wine Country! It’s not too late...
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May 8, 20251 min read
A Box Wine I Can Like
Amy Ezrin, founder of Giovese Family Wines by Andrew Chalk Box wine is huge in Australia. It is taking off here. But I have had a hard...
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May 7, 20253 min read
Drink North Texas Wine Festival - Recommended!
by Andrew Chalk The Frontiers of Flight Museum is the best indoor event center in Dallas. Congratulations to North Texas Wine Country ,...
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May 6, 20251 min read
1800® TEQUILA LAUNCHES 12TH EDITION OF ITS “ESSENTIAL ARTIST SERIES” WITH MEXICAN MULTIMEDIA ARTIST RAÚL DE NIEVES
FROM THE WIRES... JERSEY CITY, NJ (JANUARY 7, 2025) – 1800® Tequila, the world’s most awarded tequila1, announced today the 12th...
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May 5, 20254 min read
How To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
FROM THE WIRES... I wanted to share a last-minute cocktail to enjoy from Tequila Corralejo that’s as spirited as the holiday itself. ...
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May 4, 20252 min read
A Journey Through History: Exploring the Magnificent Past of Ciragan Palace
FROM THE WIRES... Istanbul, April 22, 2025 — Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul invites guests on a journey through time with the newly...
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May 2, 20252 min read
Lasso Motel Whiskey Introduces Darts Blend: A Bold New Expression Inspired by Dive Bar Nostalgia
FROM THE WIRES... Dallas, Texas – Lasso Motel Whiskey, the award-winning spirits brand known for its aged whiskey lineup and innovative...
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May 1, 20252 min read
ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 25, Bending Branch Winery, 2011 Tannat, 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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Apr 30, 20251 min read
BAD ADVICE FOR SOMMELIERS ON HOW TO HANDLE WINE TARIFFS
by Andrew Chalk The current tariff proposals from the administration are unprecedented in 90-years and complicated in their structure....
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Apr 29, 20254 min read
N'ORLEANS: SIP SAVOR SPRING SEASONAL RECIPES FROM TOP CHEFS AND MIXOLOGISTS
Andrew Chalk: Is it Dallas that is lucky to have the most distinctive food city in the US on its doorstep, or is it New Orleans that is...
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Apr 28, 20253 min read
Fredericksburg’s National Museum of the Pacific War Under Major Renovation
Lobby of the George H.W. Bush Gallery at the National Museum of the Pacific War (Photo: M. Bennett) FROM THE WIRES... Exciting Renovation...
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Apr 25, 20252 min read
ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 24, KIEPERSOL ENTERPRISES 2011 Merlot, 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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Apr 23, 20253 min read
Celebrate Mom with Rosé Wines That Tell a Story
FROM THE WIRES... From the sun kissed hills of Provence to the sparkling tradition of Penedès and the soulful vineyards of California,...
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Apr 23, 20252 min read
Gigi Burris and Woodford Reserve Debut Luxury Hat Capsule Collection for Kentucky Derby 151
FROM THE WIRES... Gigi Burris and Woodford Reserve Debut Luxury Hat Capsule Collection for Kentucky Derby 151 A Celebration of...
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Apr 22, 20253 min read
Gruyère: Real and Imagined
By Gruyere alpage - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37017978 by Andrew Chalk Cheese eaters in the...
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Apr 21, 20256 min read
High Plains Winery Expands Into The Hill Country
Steve Newsom in his new Fredericksburg, Main Street tasting room. by Andrew Chalk There is a new, but familiar, name in the Texas Hill...
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Apr 18, 20256 min read
Peaches on the Prairie: Jenschke Orchards and Jenschke Cellars
Jenschke Cellars adjoins Jenschke Orchards by Andrew Chalk Travis Jenschke has seen US-290 transform since his youth. I recently visited...
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Apr 17, 20252 min read
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Apr 16, 20251 min read
Meet Vijay Singhal, The Guy Who Supplies Fresh, Live Microgreens to Your Favorite Restaurant
by Andrew Chalk Check out the above picture of the open kitchen at Brodeto , Raleigh, NC that I first posted a week ago. Notice the pots...
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Apr 15, 20252 min read
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