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ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 13. 2009 KIEPERSOL VINEYARDS 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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Aug 18, 20232 min read
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WINE REVIEW: ETTORE 2021 Chardonnay ‘Reserve’, Mendocino, CA ($42)
by Andrew Chalk WINERY NOTES Additionally: Agronomist Sofia Rivier. Clarified: "For the 2019 Chardonnay Reserve it was 100% new oak since...
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Aug 2, 20231 min read
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OCEAN PRIME: STEAK DONE BETTER THAN EVER!
by Andrew Chalk Ocean Prime has been an Uptown stalwart since 2009, but this media event was my first time back since the pandemic. It...
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Jul 28, 20233 min read
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WINE REVIEW: Quinta da Fonte Souto 2018 Alicante Bouchet, Portugal ($43)
by Andrew Chalk The Symington Family may be the "First Family of Portuguese Wine". First establishing themselves with port, then table...
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Jul 28, 20231 min read
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Darna Mediterranean Eatery: The EATALY of Mediterranean Cuisine
by Andrew Chalk Darna (“Our House” in Arabic) has multiple identities. It is a well-stocked bar with a serious happy hour 3-6pm daily...
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Jul 26, 20235 min read
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WINE REVIEW: Gary Farrell 2021 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Co ($36)
by Andrew Chalk Gary Farrel has been making top class chardonnay for years. This latest vintage continues the record. TASTING NOTES...
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Jul 26, 20231 min read
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WINE REVIEW: Galil Mountain Winery 2013 Red Wine, Upper Galilee, Israel ($22)
by Andrew chalk This wine is a ‘rave from the grave’. Discovered on an excursion to the back of the cellar, first left after the...
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Jul 19, 20231 min read
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Bacigalupi Vineyards, 2019 Petite Sirah, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County ($58)
by Andrew Chalk Sonoma County Is universally recognized for its pinot noir and chardonnay. However, it also excels with lesser known...
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Jul 18, 20231 min read
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Guinigi Prosecco Is Versatile!
by Andrew Chalk It's cocktail season... Blush Negroni Sbagliato Recipe 2 oz Prosecco Rosé D.O.C. 2 oz Sweet Vermouth 2 oz Campari Method:...
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Jul 11, 20231 min read
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WINE REVIEW: Rombauer Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley ($75)
by Andrew Chalk Best known for the “definitive” oaky style of chardonnay, in recent years Rombauer has been headbanging with growers of...
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Jul 7, 20231 min read
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The Siddiqui Blue Flame Will Never Die
FROM THE WIRES... Despite Saudi Arabia and Texas oil industries massively shifting towards renewables, the Siddiqui Rum Blue Flame will...
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Jul 6, 20232 min read
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CRIOS - FINE ARGENTINE MALBEC
FROM THE WIRES... Malbec World Day was established in 2011 by Wines of Argentina–the entity responsible for communicating the Argentine...
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Jul 5, 20232 min read
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Rabble Rosé 2021, Paso Robles, CA ($18)
Note: Great special effects from this wine. Scan the front label and the sea becomes a storm, the sky turns dark, and eerie sound effects...
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Jul 4, 20232 min read
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WINE REVIEW: Podere Sapaio 2021 Volpolo, Bolgheri DOC, Italy ($37)
by Andrew Chalk A blend of cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, and cabernet franc. Very refined and complex in a modern, New World style. A...
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Jul 3, 20231 min read
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WINE REVIEW: Harken 2021 Chardonnay ‘Barrel Fermented’, California ($15)
by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Medium gold; Nose: Pear and green apple; Palate:Vibrant fruit flavor framed with new French oak. Chew on this...
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Jun 30, 20231 min read
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Tasting North Italia's Summer Sips
by Andrew Chalk It's a balmy 99 degrees in Dallas. Hottest day of the year. Now is the time to attend a media event and test North...
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Jun 29, 20232 min read
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DINGLE DISTILLERY DEBUTS NEW SINGLE MALT WHISKEY AS ITS FIRST CORE EXPRESSION
FROM THE WIRES... The Award-Winning Irish Whiskey Producer Celebrates the U.S. Launch of its NEW Flagship Dingle Expression, a Single...
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Jun 27, 20232 min read
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NEW LOOK, SAME GREAT TASTE: HACKER-PSCHORR UNVEILS NEW LOGO AND PACKAGE DESIGN
FROM THE WIRES... -NEW PACKAGING PUTS A MODERN SPIN ON SIX CENTURIES OF BREWING HISTORY- WHITE PLAINS, NY, May 10, 2023- Hacker-Pschorr,...
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Jun 23, 20232 min read
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PATRÓN Tequila Is Smoking!
by Andrew Chalk Patron tequila has introduced PATRÓN Ahumado Tequila to its range of ultra-premium tequilas. It is a smoky expression...
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Jun 22, 20231 min read
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New Spring Releases from Gehricke Wines
FROM THE WIRES... The days are longer and the grass is greener, meaning spring is finally here! In the spirit of the new season, we’d...
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Jun 20, 20232 min read
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Maison Ventenac 2020 Réserve de Jeanne Cabardès AOP ($10)
by Andrew Chalk NOTES FROM THE WINERY I don’t know whether Jeanne would have liked this wine but what’s certain is that she would have...
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Jun 19, 20231 min read
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Spring and Summer calls for Arctic Chill
FROM THE WIRES... Yesterday was the first day of spring which means looking forward to warm weather and fun. CorkPops has the best of...
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Jun 19, 20231 min read
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Asador - Hidden Gem
by Andrew Chalk It was time to return to Asador at a media event this week, the destination restaurant in the Renaissance Dallas Hotel,...
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Jun 17, 20236 min read
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1800 TEQUILA DEBUTS NEW “TASTE IS EVERYTHING” CAMPAIGN
FEATURING 10-TIME NBA ALL-STAR CARMELO ANTHONY, AWARD-WINNING GLOBAL LATIN SUPERSTAR OZUNA, AND DIRECTOR RICKY SAIZ FROM THE WIRES... The...
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Jun 16, 20233 min read
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