Wine, Beer, Spirits 18/35

andychalk

Aug 27, 20211 min read

OCTOBER IS TEXAS WINE MONTH!

by Andrew Chalk October is Texas Wine Month, and Texas Hill Country Wineries is celebrating with a Passport event that lasts all month...

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WINE REVIEW: Ancient Peaks 2020 Chardonnay ‘Santa Margarita Ranch’, Paso Robles, CA ($19)

andychalk

Aug 26, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Ancient Peaks 2020 Chardonnay ‘Santa Margarita Ranch’, Paso Robles, CA ($19)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Light straw color; Nose: Light oak, wet concrete, white flowers; Palate: Crisp, lean style. A taste marked by...

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WINE REVIEW: Ettore 2018 Red Wine, Mendocino County, CA ($60)

andychalk

Aug 24, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Ettore 2018 Red Wine, Mendocino County, CA ($60)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Impenetrably opaque dark ruby and violet color; Nose: Complex earthy notes. Jammy raspberry fruit. Woody...

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ONE LEGAL CHANGE THAT TRANSFORMED THE TEXAS WINE INDUSTRY -- TRY IT IN YOUR STATE

andychalk

Aug 23, 20214 min read

ONE LEGAL CHANGE THAT TRANSFORMED THE TEXAS WINE INDUSTRY -- TRY IT IN YOUR STATE

by Andrew Chalk On July 9th the Biden administration released an Executive Order instructing the Treasury and the two branches of US...

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andychalk

Aug 20, 20211 min read

NEW DOG OF THE WEEK! GUESS WHO'S GROWN?

by Andrew Chalk Max, at Lost Oak Winery, had been growing, without anyone noticing! One minute he is small enough to fit on the cover,...

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andychalk

Aug 20, 20214 min read

WINE REVIEWS: The Immortals

by Andrew Chalk When I have to drink wines like these so young (it is the current release) I am left with feelings of schadenfreude,...

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WINE REVIEW: Graham’s “20 year” Tawny Port, Portugal ($65)

andychalk

Aug 19, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Graham’s “20 year” Tawny Port, Portugal ($65)

by Andrew Chalk The nutty, heartwarming style of tawny port intensifies with the age of the port. A week ago we reviewed a 10-year old...

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WINE REVIEW: Handley Cellars 2020 Pinot Noir Rosé, Anderson Valley, CA ($26)

andychalk

Aug 18, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Handley Cellars 2020 Pinot Noir Rosé, Anderson Valley, CA ($26)

by Andrew Chalk With a nose of cucumber and strawberry, flavors of watermelon, strawberry, and lime, and a vibrant mouthfeel and finish,...

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TEXAS GRAPE HARVEST 2021: SOME TOUGH SPOTS FOR YIELD BUT HIGH QUALITY

andychalk

Aug 17, 20215 min read

TEXAS GRAPE HARVEST 2021: SOME TOUGH SPOTS FOR YIELD BUT HIGH QUALITY

by Andrew Chalk PR Agency Big Thirst Marketing has put together the perpective of their clients... 2021 has certainly had some crazy...

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THE FEDS WANT TO MAKE THE WINE MARKET MORE COMPETITIVE

andychalk

Aug 15, 20213 min read

THE FEDS WANT TO MAKE THE WINE MARKET MORE COMPETITIVE

-- USE THE COMMERCE CLAUSE AGGRESSIVELY TO ABOLISH STATE MONOPOLIES by Andrew Chalk [Submitted as part of the public comment process...

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DEALCOHOLIZED WINE REVIEW: Starla Red Blend, Sauvignon Blanc, Non-Vintage, CA ($28)

andychalk

Aug 12, 20212 min read

DEALCOHOLIZED WINE REVIEW: Starla Red Blend, Sauvignon Blanc, Non-Vintage, CA ($28)

by Andrew Chalk A $28 cooking wine I was intrigued when I read about Starla, a line of three dealcoholized wines that have just come on...

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WINE REVIEW: Dog Point 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($25)

andychalk

Aug 11, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Dog Point 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($25)

by Andrew Chalk Dog Point wines are hand-crafted (and handpicked) from estate fruit grown on some of the oldest vines and best sites in...

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WINE REVIEW: Pellegrini Olivet Lane Vineyards 2016 Chardonnay, Estate Bottled, Russian River Valley

andychalk

Aug 10, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Pellegrini Olivet Lane Vineyards 2016 Chardonnay, Estate Bottled, Russian River Valley

Sonoma County, CA ($50) by Andrew Chalk Grapes from the Olivet Lane Vineyard comprise this chardonnay. Two thirds of the grapes in the...

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WINE REVIEW: CK Mondavi and Family Releases 75th Anniversary Wines ($6.99 each)

andychalk

Aug 8, 20212 min read

WINE REVIEW: CK Mondavi and Family Releases 75th Anniversary Wines ($6.99 each)

by Andrew Chalk CK Mondavi and Family released a family of wines for summer to celebrate their 75th anniversary -- in a fun kind of way....

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WINE REVIEW: Coen 2020 Malbec Classic, Uco Valley, Argentina ($25)

andychalk

Aug 5, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Coen 2020 Malbec Classic, Uco Valley, Argentina ($25)

by Andrew Chalk We were really impressed with the 2019 Reserva a few months ago. This is the regular bottling (labelled ‘classic’) and...

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WINE REVIEW: Corvo 2020 Grillo, Sicilia D.O.C., Italy ($12.99)

andychalk

Aug 4, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Corvo 2020 Grillo, Sicilia D.O.C., Italy ($12.99)

by Andrew Chalk Grillo is the signature white grape of Sicily. It produces zingy, straw-yellow wines with a nose of white flowers and...

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WINE REVIEW: Famiglia Pasqua 2019 Passione Sentimento Bianco, Veneto IGT, Italy ($16)

andychalk

Aug 2, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Famiglia Pasqua 2019 Passione Sentimento Bianco, Veneto IGT, Italy ($16)

by Andrew Chalk From the winery… “The Passione Sentimento Bianco Veneto is made from native grapes selected and harvested well in...

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WINE REVIEW: Unshackled 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, CA ($27)

andychalk

Aug 2, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Unshackled 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, CA ($27)

by Andrew Chalk From the company: “Unshackled officially launched in early 2020 and provides a well-priced option for wine drinkers...

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NEW DOG OF THE WEEK! STELLA, MCPHERSON CELLARS

andychalk

Jul 30, 20211 min read

NEW DOG OF THE WEEK! STELLA, MCPHERSON CELLARS

by Andrew Chalk Wine club members and regular visitors to McPherson Cellars in downtown Lubbock always look out for Stella. Thomas Turman...

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What Is Happening In North Texas Wine Country?

andychalk

Jul 29, 20211 min read

What Is Happening In North Texas Wine Country?

by Andrew Chalk While the Texas High Plains is the main growing area (70% of all wine grapes) and the Texas Hill Country is the state's...

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There Is an Amazing Wine Empire being Built In The Arizonian Part of Canada

andychalk

Jul 28, 20213 min read

There Is an Amazing Wine Empire being Built In The Arizonian Part of Canada

by Andrew Chalk Where in North America can one find 100 degree days, wild cacti, rattlesnakes, and desert conditions. Arizona, you say?...

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WINE REVIEW: Dutcher Crossing, 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Co. CA ($33)

andychalk

Jul 27, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Dutcher Crossing, 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Co. CA ($33)

by Andrew Chalk This family-owned winery just outside Healdsburg farms 75 estate vineyards plus vineyards in Napa, Mendocino, and...

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WINE REVIEW: Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato, Friuli DOC, Italy (SRP $20)

andychalk

Jul 26, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato, Friuli DOC, Italy (SRP $20)

by Andrew Chalk Here it is, Pinot Grigio rosé. The producers from the Friuli area prefer to say that it is copper-colored. Summarized by...

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WINE REVIEW: The Prisoner 2018 ‘Eternally Silenced’, Pinot Noir, CA ($50)

andychalk

Jul 23, 20211 min read

WINE REVIEW: The Prisoner 2018 ‘Eternally Silenced’, Pinot Noir, CA ($50)

by Andrew Chalk The crown in the ‘Prisoner’ line up, a brand created by Dave Phinney in 2000 and now owned by Constellation Brands. This...

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