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SALE OF LLANO ESTACADO WINERY - AN UPDATE
Andrew Chalk Since my report on the sale of Llano Estacado I have had a chance to talk to several people, on and off the record, about...
andychalk
Jan 142 min read
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Woodford Reserve Partners With Compartés on Limited-Edition Chocolate Bar
FROM THE WIRES... Versailles, KY (December 3, 2024) — Just in time for the holiday season, Woodford Reserve and Compartés are debuting...
andychalk
Jan 143 min read
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SALE OF LLANO ESTACADO WINERY RAISES MORE QUESTIONS THAN IT ANSWERS
Llano Estacado Winery and Tasting Room by Andrew Chalk I got a shock on Thursday when I read on a wine blog that Llano Estacado had been...
andychalk
Jan 124 min read
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Welsh Whisky Triumph: Penderyn Distillery Secures Landmark Japanese Market Protection
FROM THE WIRES... In a significant breakthrough for Welsh spirits, Penderyn Distillery has celebrated the formal recognition of Single...
andychalk
Jan 102 min read
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Sip Smarter This Damp January with a Low-Cal Ranch Water from Tequila Corralejo
FROM THE WIRES... “Damp January” is all about enjoying in moderation, and Ranch Water with Tequila Corralejo Silver is a great cocktail...
andychalk
Jan 91 min read
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DAOU VINEYARDS ANNOUNCES THREE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DALLAS OPEN, BEGINNING WITH THE 2025 TOURNAMENT
FROM THE WIRES... - The 2025 Dallas Open will feature a branded DAOU Lounge alongside the celebrated wine portfolio being served at all...
andychalk
Jan 83 min read
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1800 Tequila Releases Essential Artist Series 12 ft. Raúl de Nieves
FROM THE WIRES.... JERSEY CITY, NJ (JANUARY 7, 2025) – 1800® Tequila, the world’s most awarded tequila1, announced today the 12th...
andychalk
Jan 73 min read
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ON TEXAS WINE: Do they age? Part 20. Pheasant Ridge 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Texas High Plains (∞)
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...
andychalk
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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Knob Creek Brings Back Its Oldest Bourbon - 18 Year Old
FROM THE WIRES... Knob Creek announces the limited return of Knob Creek’s 18 Year Old Bourbon, celebrated for its exceptional quality and...
andychalk
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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Penderyn Distillery Celebrates International Success with Prestigious Gold Award and Strategic Indian Market Expansion
FROM THE WIRES... Penderyn Distillery, the renowned Welsh whisky producer, proudly announces its recent achievement of a prestigious GOLD...
andychalk
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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Gifting Rums from Diplomático!
FROM THE WIRES... fantastic rum options from Diplomático Rum . Whether you’re looking for an elegant yet affordable sipping rum, a...
andychalk
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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A Milestone for Organic Brewing in Texas: 4 Years of Big Country Organic Brewing Co.
FROM THE WIRES... Austin, Texas — Big Country Organic Brewing Co. is celebrating four years as the only Texas craft brewery dedicated to...
andychalk
Dec 16, 20242 min read
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RETAIL EXPANSION NEWS: Mezcal Amarás Expands Retail Presence to 125 Total Wine Stores Nationwide!
FROM THE WIRES... Mezcal Amarás has significantly expanded its retail footprint and is now available at 125 Total Wine stores across the...
andychalk
Dec 13, 20241 min read
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ON TEXAS WINE: Do they age? Part 19. William Chris Vineyards 2014 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Granite Hill Vineyards, Bell Mountain, 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...
andychalk
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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NO, WINERIES, BLOCKCHAIN WILL NOT PREVENT FRAUD
by Andrew Chalk In a Texas AgriLife webinar about blockchain on Tuesday 10th December the impression may have been left that blockchain...
andychalk
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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Come Over October with Graham's Three Pack
FROM THE WIRES... Welcome to “ Come Over October ,” a national campaign encouraging people to reconnect with friends, family, and...
andychalk
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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Sophisticated, Low ABV Holiday Entertaining with 9diDANTE vermouth
FROM THE WIRES... Looking to elevate your game and up your holiday season entertaining skills a notch, two or three? You have 9diDANTE...
andychalk
Dec 9, 20241 min read
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Sip into the Holiday Spirit with UNA Vodka’s Festive Cocktail Recipes
FROM THE WIRES... ‘Tis the season for sipping festive libations featuring the botanical wonders of UNA Vodka , a revolutionary premium...
andychalk
Dec 6, 20241 min read
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Fearing's Is The Ideal Holiday Meal
Family, Business Associates, Friends. Everyone fits in here. by Andrew Chalk I recently interviewed Fearing's Wine Director, Paul...
andychalk
Dec 5, 20241 min read
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ON TEXAS WINE: Do they age? Part 18. Pedernales 2012 Valhalla Blend, 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...
andychalk
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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WINE REVIEW: Post Scriptum, De Chryseia, 2022 Douro DOP, Portugal $32
Buy now; It is a category in a bottle. by Andrew Chalk This wine is an example of the Douro quietly registering a reputable identity in...
andychalk
Dec 3, 20241 min read
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An Informed View Of Michelin's Judgement in Texas
by Andrew Chalk There have been quite a few printed critiques of Michelin's judgements of Texas by people who cannot boil an egg. For an...
andychalk
Dec 2, 20241 min read
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Announcing the Launch of Brion Wise Vintners and New Website
FROM THE WIRES... Napa Valley Vintner and Investor Brion Wise Launches Brion Wise Vintners Along with New Website Wise Establishes...
andychalk
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 17 LLANO ESTACADO 2014 Viviano, 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...
andychalk
Nov 28, 20241 min read
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