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WINE REVIEW: 2016 Adobe Road ‘Shift’ Red Wine, Sonoma Co., CA ($65)

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Jan 22, 20201 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2016 Adobe Road ‘Shift’ Red Wine, Sonoma Co., CA ($65)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Dark ruby with opaque core and rim; Nose: Briary, dark fruit (blackberry, black cherry), cedar, black pepper;...

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Texas Wineries Start To Love New French Oak

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Jan 21, 20202 min read

Texas Wineries Start To Love New French Oak

by Andrew Chalk I am at the Texas Hill Country Wineries (THCW) Symposium in the Texas resort town of Marble Falls for the next two days....

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EMPRESS 1908 GIN. A GIN FOR ALL SEASONS (ESPECIALLY THIS ONE)

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Jan 21, 20201 min read

EMPRESS 1908 GIN. A GIN FOR ALL SEASONS (ESPECIALLY THIS ONE)

by Andrew Chalk Gin is hot, or cold, depending how you like it. In this case Empress 1908 sent us some recipes to make cocktails with...

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WHERE TO CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR AND HOW TO DO IT

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Jan 20, 20201 min read

WHERE TO CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR AND HOW TO DO IT

by Andrew Chalk Chinese New Year is the largest food festival in the world. This Saturday, January 25th, is the first day of the 15 day...

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RESTAURANT UPDATE: SAINT ROCCO’S NEW YORK ITALIAN

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Jan 16, 20203 min read

RESTAURANT UPDATE: SAINT ROCCO’S NEW YORK ITALIAN

by Andrew Chalk Saint Rocco’s may be the second most noticeable thing at Trinity Groves after only Santiago Calatrava’s magnificent...

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The French Room, Dallas. Peerless Food Preparation In A Dingy, Denuded Room

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Jan 16, 20203 min read

The French Room, Dallas. Peerless Food Preparation In A Dingy, Denuded Room

by Andrew Chalk I went to the The French Room recently. My first visit since the post-restoration opening in October 2017, and the first...

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Your New Sparkling Wine From Italy? Trentodoc!

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Jan 15, 20201 min read

Your New Sparkling Wine From Italy? Trentodoc!

by Andrew Chalk This is the location for the article.

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Jan 15, 20202 min read

Flat Top Hills -- 4th Generation Wine

by Andrew Chalk Big news of a new line from one of the most famous wine families in America... Fourth Generation Mondavis Drive Vision...

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D’USSÉ COGNAC VSOP CAN WARD OFF THE COLD OF JANUARY!

andychalk

Jan 14, 20201 min read

D’USSÉ COGNAC VSOP CAN WARD OFF THE COLD OF JANUARY!

by AndrewChalk According to their folks... D’USSÉ is a full-bodied VSOP blend with a powerful, complex taste and a pleasantly smooth...

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WINE REVIEW: 2008 ARÍNZANO GRAN VINO DOP PAGO DE ARINZANO ($80)

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Jan 13, 20201 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2008 ARÍNZANO GRAN VINO DOP PAGO DE ARINZANO ($80)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Opaque, garnet with some browning at edges; Nose: Cedar, figs, oak; Palate: Huge, chewy tannins. Years of...

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andychalk

Jan 11, 20201 min read

Smash the Chicken Barrier This Weekend!

by Andrew Chalk Smashburger is now another contender in the crowded chicken category with its 70% bigger, cracker crusted Crispy Chicken...

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WINE REVIEW: 2017 Quinto da Fonte Souto Branco, Portalegre, Alentejo DOC, Portugal ($16)

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Jan 10, 20201 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2017 Quinto da Fonte Souto Branco, Portalegre, Alentejo DOC, Portugal ($16)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Pale gold. Clear; Nose: Pineapple, yellow apples, blood oranges; Palate: Good phenolic grip. Grippy texture....

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What Makes Wine From Santa Lucia Highlands Distinctive?

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Jan 9, 20201 min read

What Makes Wine From Santa Lucia Highlands Distinctive?

by Andrew Chalk See here

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WINE REVIEW: 2015 La Valentina Spelt, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva, Italy ($20)

andychalk

Jan 9, 20201 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2015 La Valentina Spelt, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva, Italy ($20)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Intense garnet, blackberry; Nose: Dark fruit (blackberry, black cherry), pine needles; Palate:...

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Scotch Lovers, Don't Miss This Guided Tasting!

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Jan 8, 20200 min read

Scotch Lovers, Don't Miss This Guided Tasting!

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WINE REVIEW: 2012 Tapiz ‘Las Notas de Jean Claude’, Mendoza, Argentina ($98)

andychalk

Jan 8, 20201 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2012 Tapiz ‘Las Notas de Jean Claude’, Mendoza, Argentina ($98)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Ruby with opaque core and translucent rim; Nose: Cedar, raspberries, thyme, cassis; Palate: Velvety tannins,...

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WINE REVIEW: Four Expressions of Siduri Pinot Noir

andychalk

Jan 7, 20202 min read

WINE REVIEW: Four Expressions of Siduri Pinot Noir

by Andrew Chalk 2017 Siduri Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA ($30) Appearance: Light color saturation with translucency at the core...

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WINE REVIEW: 2013 Bonobo Winery Cabernet Franc, Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan ($54)

andychalk

Jan 6, 20201 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2013 Bonobo Winery Cabernet Franc, Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan ($54)

by Andrew Chalk The current vintage is 2017 (and the above price reflects that) but we thought it would be helpful in understanding its...

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WINE REVIEW: Goose Ridge Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc ‘Estate Bottled’, Columbia Valley, WA ($18)

andychalk

Jan 2, 20201 min read

WINE REVIEW: Goose Ridge Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc ‘Estate Bottled’, Columbia Valley, WA ($18)

by Andrew Chalk Goose Ridge Winery & Vineyards, owned and operated by the Monson Family. As fourth-generation farmers, the family started...

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Partida Añejo Has A Solution For The Cold Weather

andychalk

Dec 31, 20191 min read

Partida Añejo Has A Solution For The Cold Weather

by Andrew Chalk This works BTW! Heated Affair Ingredients 2 oz Partida Añejo 6 oz Hot Winter Spiced Apple Cider ½ part Lemon juice Heavy...

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andychalk

Dec 30, 20196 min read

LA CREMA WINERY: A REASSESSMENT

by Andrew Chalk Consider La Crema, a brand ubiquitous on wine lists and retail shelves, typically led by Russian River, Sonoma Coast, and...

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Hurry For This New Year's Eve Bargain Wine

andychalk

Dec 27, 20191 min read

Hurry For This New Year's Eve Bargain Wine

by Andrew Chalk Live in Dallas? Hit Jimmy's Food Store right away for this prosecco bargain right now. Mionetto Prosecco Brut $7.99 (reg...

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WINE REVIEW: 2016 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Sonoma Co., CA ($35)

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Dec 24, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2016 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Sonoma Co., CA ($35)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Medium ruby. Opaque centre, transparent rim; Nose: Cedar, blackberry, some earthy notes; Palate: Soft...

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WINE REVIEW: Nyetimber Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine, England ($65)

andychalk

Dec 23, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: Nyetimber Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine, England ($65)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Deep West Texas sunset color. Fine mousse of bubbles spiralling upwards; Nose: Rose petals, strawberry, with...

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