Wine, Beer, Spirits 8/35

A TALE OF TWO FESTIVALS: AUSTIN FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL AND CHEFS FOR FARMERS FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

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Nov 8, 20225 min read

A TALE OF TWO FESTIVALS: AUSTIN FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL AND CHEFS FOR FARMERS FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

by Andrew Chalk I just spent Saturday at the Austin Food and Wine Festival and Sunday at Chefs for Farmers Food and Wine Festival in...

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andychalk

Nov 5, 20222 min read

TRIVENTO: A MALBEC TO LOOK FOR

by Andrew Chalk It says something about the impact of Argentine malbec that at least two generations in America consider malbec to be an...

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This Is What Diageo is Buying With Its Purchase of Balcones Distilling

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Nov 3, 20224 min read

This Is What Diageo is Buying With Its Purchase of Balcones Distilling

by Andrew Chalk Diageo is the largest spirits firm in the world. The owner of brands like Johnnie Walker (Scotch), Tanqueray (Gin),...

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andychalk

Oct 30, 20221 min read

OAK’D WINE DINNERS GO BEYOND BARBECUE

by Andrew Chalk The ‘dirty little secret’ is that Oak’d is a front operation for a fine dining restaurant. The tradecraft that keeps it...

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IT'S STILL HOT -- BETTER CHECK OUT DRAKE'S SPIKED ICE!

andychalk

Oct 27, 20221 min read

IT'S STILL HOT -- BETTER CHECK OUT DRAKE'S SPIKED ICE!

by Andrew Chalk Mango Vodka Punch, Blackcherry Limeade, Watermelon Tini! All frozen and ready to savor as they melt. Check them out now!...

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APPELLATION MARLBOROUGH WINE’S ANNUAL COLLECTION REVEALED

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Oct 26, 20224 min read

APPELLATION MARLBOROUGH WINE’S ANNUAL COLLECTION REVEALED

FROM THE WIRES The Appellation Marlborough Wine Annual Collection was launched earlier this month to highlight the calibre of Sauvignon...

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WINE REVIEW: Cantina Terlano, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige DOC, Italy ($23)

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Oct 25, 20221 min read

WINE REVIEW: Cantina Terlano, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige DOC, Italy ($23)

by Andrew Chalk REVIEW “An extremely elegant wine is the Pinot Grigio with its multifaceted fruity bouquet. It convinces with its mild,...

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Announcing the Appellation Marlborough Wine 'Annual Collection'

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Oct 25, 20223 min read

Announcing the Appellation Marlborough Wine 'Annual Collection'

FROM THE WIRES... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE APPELLATION MARLBOROUGH WINE ANNUAL COLLECTION Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) is proud to...

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andychalk

Oct 24, 20221 min read

Check Out These Cocktails!

FROM THE WIRES October is Non-GMO Month, a great time to celebrate food system transparency, agriculture supporting biodiversity, and...

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andychalk

Oct 23, 20221 min read

Aquavit Anyone?

by Andrew Chalk “For years I would reminisce about a spirit I had tried on a movie set in Eastern Europe in the late 1970s,” said actor...

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andychalk

Oct 21, 20221 min read

The Cocktails are Ready To Drink!

Picnic Brunch has Bellini, Bloody Mary, and Mimosa FROM THE WIRES Created in 2017 by brothers Josh and Matt Meyers and friend Chris...

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Scheid Family Wines 2020 VDR (Very Dark Red, SRP $25).

andychalk

Oct 20, 20221 min read

Scheid Family Wines 2020 VDR (Very Dark Red, SRP $25).

FROM THE WIRES... Grilling is a quintessential American pastime, there are few things that sum up summer so classically as the smell of...

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First Amendment Brewery Releases Uncancellable Winter Ale Ahead of Free Speech Week

andychalk

Oct 20, 20223 min read

First Amendment Brewery Releases Uncancellable Winter Ale Ahead of Free Speech Week

FROM THE WIRES As temperatures drop, Freezin' Season Winter Ale returns to store shelves Frederick, Md. – As colder weather looms near,...

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andychalk

Oct 19, 20221 min read

Guinigi Prosecco Rosé (SRP $17)

FROM THE WIRES Offering a crisp, clean – and stylish – way to celebrate the occasion, Guinigi Prosecco (SRP $17) and the recently debuted...

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A 28-Year-Old Single Malt That Extolls The Unique Virtues of Scotch

andychalk

Oct 18, 20223 min read

A 28-Year-Old Single Malt That Extolls The Unique Virtues of Scotch

by Andrew Chalk The GlenDronach Distillery announces the much-anticipated release of The GlenDronach Grandeur Batch 11, an exquisite...

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andychalk

Oct 17, 20222 min read

National Mezcal Day is October 21st

by Andrew Chalk For National Mezcal Day on October 21, consider the spirits from Bozal Mezcal, a wildly refined label made from...

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andychalk

Oct 16, 20221 min read

Chêne Bleu Reveals New Wines in Houston

by Andrew Chalk Chêne Bleu, is one of the best wineries in the southern Rhône, producing wines of breed and character that stand with the...

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andychalk

Oct 13, 20221 min read

Fall is Cristalino Season

FROM THE WIRES... With summer winding down and Labor Day quickly approaching, cocktail drinkers will be on the lookout for interesting...

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WINE REVIEW: Pedernales Cellars 2018 Graciano, Texas High Plains ($45)

andychalk

Oct 10, 20221 min read

WINE REVIEW: Pedernales Cellars 2018 Graciano, Texas High Plains ($45)

by Andrew Chalk Graciano is the third grape of Rioja and often the unsung hero behind successful Reserva red wines. Pedernales Cellars...

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andychalk

Oct 6, 20222 min read

QUICK TAKE: JACK ROSE, NEW ORLEANS

by Andrew Chalk In the Garden District of New Orleans is the historic and stylishly restored Pontchartrain Hotel. Inside, is the marquee...

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andychalk

Oct 4, 20222 min read

IT'S A RUM DO!

FROM THE WIRES... Fine rum has come a long way in the marketplace, with a wider range of premium rums gaining greater consumer acceptance...

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The Italian Sparkling Rosé That Stands Out from the Rest: Valdo Floral Rosé Brut

andychalk

Oct 3, 20221 min read

The Italian Sparkling Rosé That Stands Out from the Rest: Valdo Floral Rosé Brut

FROM THE WIRES... Sparkling wine. It’s been the fastest growing wine subcategory for the last two years, growing by over 13% in 2021,...

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andychalk

Oct 2, 20221 min read

MEDITERRANEAN WINE DINNER COMING UP!

FROM THE WIRES OAK'D is gearing up for its next wine dinner, which is Tuesday, October 25 @ 6:45 p.m. October's...

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WINE REVIEW: Fiesta Winery, 2019 Tempranillo, Texas High Plains ($40)

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Sep 30, 20223 min read

WINE REVIEW: Fiesta Winery, 2019 Tempranillo, Texas High Plains ($40)

by Andrew Chalk I never thought I would be posting a review of a Fiesta Winery wine, let alone one that finds the wine to be true to...

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