Wine, Beer, Spirits 14/35

andychalk

Feb 14, 20222 min read

GLASVIN SATISFIES MY OBSESSION!

by Andrew Chalk When Texas wineries were permitted to ship directly to Texas consumers in 2001 Texas wineries became far more competitive...

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PHO TRUONG - ROCKIN’ VIETNAMESE IN RICHARDSON

andychalk

Feb 12, 20223 min read

PHO TRUONG - ROCKIN’ VIETNAMESE IN RICHARDSON

by Andrew Chalk Arapaho Road running west from North Central Expressway bends through an intriguing selection of ethnic food restaurants...

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WINE REVIEW: Girard 2018 ‘Artistry’, Napa Valley, CA ($47)

andychalk

Feb 11, 20221 min read

WINE REVIEW: Girard 2018 ‘Artistry’, Napa Valley, CA ($47)

by Andrew Chalk A name to follow. Artistry is the Bordeaux blend of Girard and this example is an uncompromising success. Very ready to...

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andychalk

Feb 10, 20222 min read

ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 2

Fall Creek 2012 ‘Meritus’, Texas Hill Country (∞) by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming round to the...

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No, U.S. Wine Industry Consolidation Has Not Gone Too Far

andychalk

Feb 9, 20222 min read

No, U.S. Wine Industry Consolidation Has Not Gone Too Far

by Andrew Chalk Has the U.S. wine industry consolidated too much was the question asked yesterday by The Wine Economist (Mike Veseth)....

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andychalk

Feb 8, 20221 min read

Back to The Lure of the Land

by Andrew Chalk Lure of the Land is an explosion of aromas: anise, and mints come into this cocktail from the French Grande Absente...

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andychalk

Feb 6, 20222 min read

ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age?

Pedernales Cellars 2011 'Block Two', Texas (∞) by Andrew Chalk More people are coming round to the idea that Texas can make good wine as...

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Shiner Beers Releases Shiner 1909, a new beer honoring their 112-year history

andychalk

Feb 4, 20221 min read

Shiner Beers Releases Shiner 1909, a new beer honoring their 112-year history

FROM THE WIRES Every drop of Shiner beer is proudly brewed and bottled in Shiner, Texas at the same brewery founded in 1909 by a group of...

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VINO VINYASA® ANNOUNCES FIRST WINE & YOGA RETREAT IN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY

andychalk

Feb 2, 20221 min read

VINO VINYASA® ANNOUNCES FIRST WINE & YOGA RETREAT IN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY

by Andrew Chalk From the wires... Austin, TX – February 1, 2022 – Vino Vinyasa® has announced its first wine & yoga retreat, which will...

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andychalk

Feb 2, 20221 min read

OSADIA IS A SIPPING TEQUILA ($52)

by Andrew Chalk Osadia Tequila is 100% Blue Agave, available in Blanco or Reposado, and on sale now in Dallas at Goody Goody liquor...

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WINE REVIEW: Stags’ Leap 2018 Petite Sirah, Napa Valley, CA ($47)

andychalk

Jan 28, 20221 min read

WINE REVIEW: Stags’ Leap 2018 Petite Sirah, Napa Valley, CA ($47)

by Andrew Chalk From the winery “Petite Sirah is a variety that is enhanced by the deliberate diversity of our vineyard sites. Grapes...

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WINE REVIEW: Beaulieu Vineyards 2018 Rutherford Reserve, Napa , CA ($85)

andychalk

Jan 27, 20221 min read

WINE REVIEW: Beaulieu Vineyards 2018 Rutherford Reserve, Napa , CA ($85)

by Andrew Chalk From the winery: “For more than 100 years, Beaulieu Vineyard has been setting the standard for rich, classic Napa Valley...

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KNOB CREEK 15-YEAR OLD WHISKEY RETURNS TO STORE SHELVES!

andychalk

Jan 25, 20222 min read

KNOB CREEK 15-YEAR OLD WHISKEY RETURNS TO STORE SHELVES!

by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES… Knob Creek® Bourbon is excited to announce the return of its award-winning limited edition Knob Creek 15...

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WINE REVIEW: Metz Road 2019 Pinot Noir Estate Grown ‘Riverview Vineyard’, Monterey, CA ($36)

andychalk

Jan 21, 20221 min read

WINE REVIEW: Metz Road 2019 Pinot Noir Estate Grown ‘Riverview Vineyard’, Monterey, CA ($36)

by Andrew Chalk The Scheid Family produces Metz Road wines with a philosophy of small lots from single vineyards. Plantings consist of...

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andychalk

Jan 18, 20221 min read

ENJOYING COLLIO WHITE WINES

by Andrew Chalk We drank the 2019 Polje Fantazija from Collio this evening at a BYOB hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant in Dallas, Thai...

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WINE REVIEW: Quinta do Vesuvio 2018 Pombal de Vesuvio, Douro, Portugal ($26)

andychalk

Jan 14, 20221 min read

WINE REVIEW: Quinta do Vesuvio 2018 Pombal de Vesuvio, Douro, Portugal ($26)

by Andrew Chalk This wine is from Symington Family Estates which has played a central part in the growth of the Douro region and its Port...

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WINE REVIEW: Duckhorn Vineyards 2018 Merlot, Napa Valley, CA ($48)

andychalk

Jan 13, 20221 min read

WINE REVIEW: Duckhorn Vineyards 2018 Merlot, Napa Valley, CA ($48)

by Andrew Chalk Duckhorn is one of the best known Merlot producers in California. Before you accept the Sideways trope to hate merlot...

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WINE REVIEW: Two Wines From One of Texas' Best Wineries

andychalk

Jan 12, 20221 min read

WINE REVIEW: Two Wines From One of Texas' Best Wineries

by Andrew Chalk Bending Branch Winery 2017 Petite Sirah, 'Newsom Vineyards', Texas High Plains ($38) Appearance: Totally opaque ruby;...

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WINE REVIEW: Trivento 2020 Reserve Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina ($11)

andychalk

Jan 11, 20221 min read

WINE REVIEW: Trivento 2020 Reserve Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina ($11)

by Andrew Chalk From the producer... Nose of cranberry fruit. I found the taste rather plummy. Certainly a youthful example of malbec....

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andychalk

Jan 10, 20221 min read

Feast and Merriment in Stonewall, TX

by Andrew Chalk Looking for a multi-course meal with Texas wines during your weekend in the Texas Hill Country? Head to Feast & Merriment...

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INWOOD ESTATES LAUNCHES ULTRA-PREMIUM LABEL OENTREPID

andychalk

Jan 6, 20223 min read

INWOOD ESTATES LAUNCHES ULTRA-PREMIUM LABEL OENTREPID

by Andrew Chalk One thing you have to admire about Inwood Estates Vineyards founder and veteran Texas winemaker Dan Gatlin is that he...

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WINE REVIEW: Mayacamas 2019 Chardonnay, Mt. Veeder - Napa Valley, CA ($52)

andychalk

Jan 5, 20221 min read

WINE REVIEW: Mayacamas 2019 Chardonnay, Mt. Veeder - Napa Valley, CA ($52)

by Andrew Chalk This is Napa Valley royalty. When you open a bottle of Mayacamus you hold your breath as you pull the cork. Pour without...

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WINE REVIEW: Silverado Vineyards 2018 Est. Grown ‘Mt. George Vineyard’, Merlot, Coombsville, CA($47)

andychalk

Dec 30, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Silverado Vineyards 2018 Est. Grown ‘Mt. George Vineyard’, Merlot, Coombsville, CA($47)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Deep ruby with opaque core and translucent rim. Nose: French oak, blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate,...

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WINE REVIEW: Lost Oak Winery 2018 Cabernet Franc ‘Burning Daylight Vineyard’, Texas ($40)

andychalk

Dec 29, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Lost Oak Winery 2018 Cabernet Franc ‘Burning Daylight Vineyard’, Texas ($40)

by Andrew Chalk Lost Oak Winery south of Dallas but north of the Hill Country in that oenological no man’s land that also features...

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