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WINE REVIEW: Torres 2020 ‘Sangre de Toro’ Rosé, Spain ($8)

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Dec 3, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Torres 2020 ‘Sangre de Toro’ Rosé, Spain ($8)

by Andrew Chalk The popular ‘Blood of the Bull’ wine, usually a red expression, concedes to the public’s demands for rosé and hits the...

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WINE REVIEW: Jules Taylor 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($16)

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Dec 2, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Jules Taylor 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($16)

by Andrew Chalk I would contend that there are no winemakers on earth who are more iconoclastic than those from New Zealand. Here’s the...

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WINE REVIEW: Intercept Limited Edition Hall of Fame 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CA ($150)

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Dec 1, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Intercept Limited Edition Hall of Fame 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CA ($150)

by Andrew Chalk Intercept is the appropriately chosen wine label of Charles Woodson. His claim to fame is… Drafted 4th overall by the...

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CRIMINAL SMOOTHNESS IS THE THING WITH EL BANDIDO YANKEE TEQUILA!

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Dec 1, 20211 min read

CRIMINAL SMOOTHNESS IS THE THING WITH EL BANDIDO YANKEE TEQUILA!

by Andrew Chalk NHL Hall of Fame Hockey player Chris Chelios and former NFL player Jim Bob Morris wanted their tequila, and wanted it...

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WINE REVIEW: Tenuta Luce 2018 ‘Lucente’, Toscana, IGT, Italy ($30)

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Nov 29, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Tenuta Luce 2018 ‘Lucente’, Toscana, IGT, Italy ($30)

by Andrew Chalk Lucente is the ‘baby brother’ of Luce. A 50/50 blend of sangiovese and merlot, making it constitutionally a ‘super...

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A NEW CITY CLUB CENTERED ON WINE IS ABOUT TO OPEN IN DALLAS

andychalk

Nov 27, 20212 min read

A NEW CITY CLUB CENTERED ON WINE IS ABOUT TO OPEN IN DALLAS

by Andrew Chalk Wine lovers have a new year’s resolution to make this year -- join 55 Seventy in time for its opening in Preston Center...

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Celebrate Fall with Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Port

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Nov 26, 20212 min read

Celebrate Fall with Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Port

by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... Falling leaves, a chill in the air, and turning back clocks are all welcomed changes for the new...

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How About a Cognac Martini for Thanksgiving?

andychalk

Nov 23, 20211 min read

How About a Cognac Martini for Thanksgiving?

by Andrew Chalk GB Espresso Martini 2 oz Grand Brulot 1/2 oz half & half (optional or dairy free) ¼ oz vanilla syrup Using a shaker,...

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Nov 18, 20211 min read

Create a Thanksgiving Tequila Cocktail

by Andrew Chalk Take a break from the traditional mulled wine, cider and other cold-weather staples to sample 1800’s best holiday...

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SPIRIT TASTING: Mezcal Amarás Logia Displays the Styles of Mezcal

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Nov 17, 20214 min read

SPIRIT TASTING: Mezcal Amarás Logia Displays the Styles of Mezcal

by Andrew Chalk At a media event at Jose this week, Mezcal Amarás displayed their small production Logia line of mezcal spirits and gave...

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WINE REVIEW: Sonoma-Cutrer 2019 ‘The Cutrer’ Chardonnay, Estate Bottled, Russian River Valley, Sonom

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Nov 16, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Sonoma-Cutrer 2019 ‘The Cutrer’ Chardonnay, Estate Bottled, Russian River Valley, Sonom

by Andrew Chalk Elegant New World style chardonnay that is copacetic with being quaffed or accompanied by food. Rich fruity flavors are...

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andychalk

Nov 7, 20212 min read

Pat Brennan -- Personal Memories

Andrew Chalk Pat Brennan, founder and owner of Brennan Vineyards, Comanche, TX. What a pleasure, and an honor, it was to know him as a...

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SO-CALLED WINE FUTURES ARE NOT FUTURES (AND SHOULD GENERALLY BE AVOIDED BY CONSUMERS)

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Nov 4, 20213 min read

SO-CALLED WINE FUTURES ARE NOT FUTURES (AND SHOULD GENERALLY BE AVOIDED BY CONSUMERS)

by Andrew Chalk There is likely not a wine enthusiast in existence who has not heard of wine futures, especially with regard to Bordeaux....

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WINE REVIEW: Marqués de Murrieta 2016 Reserva, Rioja, Spain ($30)

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Nov 4, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Marqués de Murrieta 2016 Reserva, Rioja, Spain ($30)

by Andrew Chalk Following our article last week about the Rioja quality classification we got to taste one of the most famous examples...

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WINE REVIEW: LAS MORADAS, 2016 ‘SENDA’, SAN MARTÉN, SPAIN ($10)

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Nov 3, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: LAS MORADAS, 2016 ‘SENDA’, SAN MARTÉN, SPAIN ($10)

by Andrew Chalk This is a single-vineyard garnacha (grenache) at a bargain basement price. It flies well above its price category and is...

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WINE REVIEW: Hess Lion Tamer 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, CA ($65)

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Nov 2, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Hess Lion Tamer 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, CA ($65)

by Andrew Chalk High altitude vineyards . A proportion of malbec added to the blend. They make this a distinctive wine. The winemaker’s...

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WINE REVIEW: IV Licence Rosé, France ($5.99/ 250ml can)

andychalk

Oct 29, 20212 min read

WINE REVIEW: IV Licence Rosé, France ($5.99/ 250ml can)

A Canned Wine That Can by Andrew Chalk I used to find that a producer of canned wine was telling me “My product is so bad that it doesn’t...

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andychalk

Oct 27, 20211 min read

Throwing the Negroni a Curve...

by Andrew Chalk It is not a Negroni, it is Uncle Val's Zested Negroni. Build as follows... Uncle Val’s Zested Negroni 1.5 OZ. Uncle Val’s...

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Don't Get Spooked But Here are Some 1800 Tequila Cocktails for Halloween!

andychalk

Oct 25, 20211 min read

Don't Get Spooked But Here are Some 1800 Tequila Cocktails for Halloween!

by Andrew Chalk Don't get scared but 1800 Tequila offers the ideal cocktail offerings for the fall season – utilizing a darker...

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Sea Slopes Fort Ross Winery 2019 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Co., CA ($27)

andychalk

Oct 20, 20211 min read

Sea Slopes Fort Ross Winery 2019 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Co., CA ($27)

by Andrew Chalk The Sonoma Coast AVA is a huge xxx growing area in the west of Sonoma County. Some vineyards, often in very remote rural...

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WINE REVIEW: La Jota Vineyard Co., 2018 Howell Mountain Merlot, Napa Valley, CA ($86)

andychalk

Oct 19, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: La Jota Vineyard Co., 2018 Howell Mountain Merlot, Napa Valley, CA ($86)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Deep opaque ruby. Nose: Blackberry fruit, mint, pencil lead and coffee bean. Palate: A tightly woven, almost...

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andychalk

Oct 18, 20212 min read

1800 Tequila For The NBA Season

by Andrew Chalk With the start of the NBA 2021 season fast approaching on October 19th, basketball fans eagerly await the upcoming games...

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Scotch That Will Rock! Reserve for Dallas Tasting Now.

andychalk

Oct 14, 20211 min read

Scotch That Will Rock! Reserve for Dallas Tasting Now.

by Andrew Chalk Serous Scotch lovers, the make plans to attend the third of the Knights of Saint Andrew six-part scotch tasting series....

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WINE REVIEW: Enate 2015 Merlot, Somontano, Spain ($36)

andychalk

Oct 14, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Enate 2015 Merlot, Somontano, Spain ($36)

by Andrew Chalk To any readers deterred from merlot due to the views expressed by the lead character, Miles, in Sideways, remember, ...

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