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Mar 8, 20201 min read

Yardbird Comes To Dallas

by Andrew Chalk Yardbird Southern Table and Bar, a Southern-oriented restaurant with lively cocktail scene that already has...

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HOW MUCH IS AN AVA WORTH? HOW ABOUT A 25% PRICE INCREASE ON EVERY BOTTLE OF WINE

andychalk

Mar 6, 20203 min read

HOW MUCH IS AN AVA WORTH? HOW ABOUT A 25% PRICE INCREASE ON EVERY BOTTLE OF WINE

by Andrew Chalk That is what Harry Peterson-Nedry estimates. He is the founder of Ribbon Ridge Winery and Ridgecrest Vineyards in the...

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WINE REVIEW: 2018 Chalk Hill Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, CA ($24)

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Mar 5, 20201 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2018 Chalk Hill Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, CA ($24)

by Andrew Chalk Thank God for Bill Foley, who shows here how a monied patron can be a force for good by providing the resources for the...

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THREE FINE VINTAGES OF FOPPIANO PETITE SIRAH

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Mar 4, 20201 min read

THREE FINE VINTAGES OF FOPPIANO PETITE SIRAH

by Andrew Chalk All of these wines are estate grown on the 140 acre vineyard adjacent to the Russian River. The vineyard has a low...

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Mar 3, 20202 min read

A BOUNTY FROM THE LOIRE

by Andrew Chalk France’s Loire Valley is the breadbasket of French agriculture and one of its premier wine producing regions. The...

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Back From The Fire: New Winery, New Winemaking Team. So Signorello’s New Winemaker Does a Road Tour.

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Mar 2, 20205 min read

Back From The Fire: New Winery, New Winemaking Team. So Signorello’s New Winemaker Does a Road Tour.

by Andrew Chalk On October 8th, 2017 the winery of Signorello Estate was burned down by the fires that swept northern California. It was...

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A FINNISH STAPLE, LONG DRINK, COMES TO CANS

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Feb 28, 20201 min read

A FINNISH STAPLE, LONG DRINK, COMES TO CANS

by Andrew Chalk In Finland, in a bar, you are just as likely to order a long drink (lonkero) as a beer. It is a combination of gin and...

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andychalk

Feb 27, 20201 min read

A NOTE: POST-IT GOES EXTREME

by Andrew Chalk Post-it Notes are everywhere. People love them, and use them for things the inventors never even envisaged. Now comes...

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andychalk

Feb 26, 202011 min read

DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN’S SECRET

by Andrew Chalk North of Chicago, north of Green Bay, is a peninsula in Wisconsin that points out indicatively at Lake Michigan and...

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andychalk

Feb 25, 20203 min read

OLIVE OIL VERSUS OLIVE OIL

by Andrew Chalk Olive oil prices vary from $2.50 for 17 fl. oz. of Walmart own-brand “Great Value” brand, up to brands that cost as much...

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WINE REVIEW: 2017 Pratello ‘Mille 1’, Garda Rosso DOC, Italy ($16)

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Feb 24, 20201 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2017 Pratello ‘Mille 1’, Garda Rosso DOC, Italy ($16)

by Andrew Chalk An unusual blend of 40% rebo, 40% merlot, 20% corvina, rebo being a cross between merlot and teroldogo. The merlot...

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DON MELCHOR: COMPANY CHANGES AND A NEW VINTAGE

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Feb 21, 20203 min read

DON MELCHOR: COMPANY CHANGES AND A NEW VINTAGE

by Andrew Chalk News from the winery…. SANTIAGO, Chile -- Don Melchor has launched an independent winery, Viña Don Melchor, which will...

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WINE REVIEW: 2016 Château Malescasse, Haut-Medoc AOP, Cru Bourgeois, France ($22)

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Feb 20, 20201 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2016 Château Malescasse, Haut-Medoc AOP, Cru Bourgeois, France ($22)

by Andrew Chalk UPDATE: Château Malescasse was just awarded the level of Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, the highest level of Cru Bourgeois...

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WINE REVIEW: 2019 Greywacke, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($18)

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Feb 20, 20201 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2019 Greywacke, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($18)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Clear with a light green tinge; Nose: Grassy, lemon, white peach, ripe apple; Palate: Medium plus acid,...

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WINE REVIEW: 2016 Ovis Cabernet Sauvignon, High Valley, Lake County, CA ($64)

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Feb 19, 20203 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2016 Ovis Cabernet Sauvignon, High Valley, Lake County, CA ($64)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Ruby almost opaque core with rim turning garnet; Nose: Raspberry and blackberry fruit., Earthy, forest floor...

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WINE REVIEW: 2016 Chateau Bu-De, '1660 Red Blend', Pennsylvania

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Feb 17, 20201 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2016 Chateau Bu-De, '1660 Red Blend', Pennsylvania

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Garnet color red, translucent core; Nose: Raspberry Palate: Chewy tannins. Medium acid. Raspberry, mint,...

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andychalk

Feb 13, 20202 min read

WHEN IS A NOT A BAROLO, A BAROLO?

by Andrew Chalk When it is made by Enrico Serafino. The winery made Barolo before the DOCG boundaries were established and was...

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LAPHROAIG INTRODUCES A 30-YEAR OLD MASTERPIECE

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Feb 12, 20201 min read

LAPHROAIG INTRODUCES A 30-YEAR OLD MASTERPIECE

by Andrew Chalk Consistency may be the highest-rated value in Scotch whisky. Connoisseurs expect their tipple of choice to remain itself,...

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WINE REVIEW: 2018 Sosie Wines ‘Bare Necessity’ Sparkling Rosé, Sonoma County ($30)

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Feb 11, 20201 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2018 Sosie Wines ‘Bare Necessity’ Sparkling Rosé, Sonoma County ($30)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Color of sunset orange. Tiny bubbles; Nose: Rose petals, strawberry, medium intensity; Palate: Forward fruit...

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WINE REVIEW: 2017 Zolo Cabernet Franc Reserve, Mendoza, Argentina ($19)

andychalk

Feb 5, 20202 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2017 Zolo Cabernet Franc Reserve, Mendoza, Argentina ($19)

by Andrew Chalk THE WINERY Zolo was founded in 2003 by Patricia Ortiz. It produces several ranges of wines, distinguished by their price...

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WINE REVIEW: Two Interesting Tuscan Sangiovese Wines

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Feb 4, 20202 min read

WINE REVIEW: Two Interesting Tuscan Sangiovese Wines

by Andrew Chalk 2016 Basile, ‘Cartacanta’, Montecucco Sangiovese, DOCG, Tuscany, Italy ($18) 2015 Peteglia Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva,...

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andychalk

Feb 3, 20201 min read

IT’S A RUM DO

by Andrew Chalk Ever tasted white rum? It is unusual, but it may be about to experience a popularity boom. Diplomático Planas (SRP:...

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Pour Me a Slice of Bourbon-Infused Cheese

andychalk

Jan 31, 20201 min read

Pour Me a Slice of Bourbon-Infused Cheese

by Andrew Chalk Basil Hayden’s has partnered with Utah-based creamery, Beehive Cheese, to create a one-of-a-kind Basil Hayden’s...

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andychalk

Jan 29, 20201 min read

AVOCADOS TAKE TRINITY GROVES

by Andrew Chalk Opening today in Trinity Groves is AvoEatery, a casual restaurant dedicated to all things avocado. Every item on the...

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