by Andrew Chalk
2011 Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, Santiago, Chile is a reserve offering in Concha y Toro’s popularly priced Casillero del Diablo line. Despite its modest $12 price tag it is a solid and immediately enjoyable red wine. The nose is Cabernet fruit and black cherries. The mouth feel is soft with a hint of residual sugar likely reflecting ripe fruit. There is just enough tannic to give it a backbone and a pleasant, long fruit finish. Continue reading
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by Andrew Chalk
Pronghorn, a luxury Auberge Resorts property in Bend, Oregon, and the only 5 star resort in the Pacific Northwest wants more Texans to come visit. So they holding culinary events this Spring and Summer. During each 2 day event a guest chef form one of the other Auberge Resort properties will host at Pronghorn with their own menus and cooking classes. The schedule thus far is: Continue reading
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by Andrew Chalk
If you put together a “Best Of…” list for Dallas – all the things you would take a foreign visitor (or someone from New York) to see, to show that we don’t ride horses to work or just buy F-150s – then a “World Class Wine Program” award would go to Pappas Bros. Steakhouse. Not only does the cellar have over 2,300 different wines, but the breadth is backed by incredible, balance sheet busting, depth. Continue reading
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by Andrew Chalk
This just in from Pappas Bros…
PAPPAS BROS. STEAKHOUSE HOSTS FINE WINE TASTING EVENT
“Hidden Gems of Italy” on Friday, May 3
On Friday evening May 3, seasoned sommeliers will present the “Hidden Gems of Italy” wine tasting in a private room at one of the top steakhouses in Texas: Pappas Bros. Steakhouse in Dallas. The evening will feature a unique tasting of outstanding Italian vintages of vibrant fruit and flavor to suit the most discriminating palate. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
Have you heard about The Wine Poste? If not, you will be seeing more information on the new venue located in the ever growing Design District flying from every direction soon, I am sure. The Wine Poste is a new twist on retail and online wine sales. The store is housed in a 4,500 square foot warehouse and was designed with comfort in mind. In addition to providing a well-curated selection of wine for sale, the Wine Poste features three distinct event spaces available for wine tastings, dinner parties, corporate events and more. Continue reading
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by Melissa Robert
As spring in Texas refuses to make a choice between the chill of winter and the warmth of summer, now is the perfect time to gather with friends to discover new wines and enjoy an excellent meal. Last night I was fortunate to do both at the private dining room, Prive, located next to The Second Floor Bistro inside the Westin Galleria Dallas. Chefs Scott Gottlich and Daniel Tarasevich brought in Barr Smith of Barlow Vineyard for a memorable dinner and wine experience comprised of four courses and four featured Barlow wines.
If you haven’t seen the Prive space yet, it’s beautifully appointed. From the chic hanging lighting fixtures, which I’d love to have one or two of, to the elegant high back white leather chairs, this private dining room was the ideal location for the evening. As guests arrived, they were greeted with a glass of Spanish cava and an affable hello from Gina Gottlich, sommelier to both Bijoux and The Second Floor Bistro. Eager food and wine lovers chatted around the sleek bar area and absorbed the ambiance of smiling faces and aromas beginning to waft in from the kitchen; an enticing menu awaited diners at their seats. Continue reading
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