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WINE REVIEW: 2015 Handpicked Wines Pinot Noir, Tasmania, Australia ($50)

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Dec 17, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2015 Handpicked Wines Pinot Noir, Tasmania, Australia ($50)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Ruby to garnet color. Translucent at core, watery meniscus’ Nose: Savory, forest floor, tomato, black tea...

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WINE REVIEW: 2017 Sinor-LaVallée Syrah, San Luis Obispo, CA ($26)

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Dec 13, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2017 Sinor-LaVallée Syrah, San Luis Obispo, CA ($26)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Intense opaque ruby. Bright, clear. Nose: Bacon, tobacco, smoke, plum, Palate: Medium acid, soft chewy...

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WINE REVIEW: 2017 Tongue Dancer 'Pinot de Ville', Pinot Noir Putnam Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, CA ($65)

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Dec 11, 20192 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2017 Tongue Dancer 'Pinot de Ville', Pinot Noir Putnam Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, CA ($65)

by Andrew Chalk TASTING NOTES Appearance: Bright ruby. Near opaque at core with watery rim; Nose: Earthy, forest floor, raspberry, dusty...

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WINE REVIEW: 2017 Cono Sur ‘Bicicleta’ Limited Edn. Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle Central, Chile ($11)

andychalk

Dec 10, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2017 Cono Sur ‘Bicicleta’ Limited Edn. Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle Central, Chile ($11)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Ruby red translucent core. Watery rim. Nose: Abundant red fruit of raspberry, cranberry, bruised tomato. Hint...

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andychalk

Dec 9, 20191 min read

Get $25 For Opening a SoFi Money Account with $100.

by Andrew Chalk SoFi Money will give you $25 when you sign up and deposit $100, and you can leverage this by referring friends – which...

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BACARDI Launches New Coconut Cream Liqueur: Coquito

andychalk

Dec 9, 20191 min read

BACARDI Launches New Coconut Cream Liqueur: Coquito

by Andrew Chalk Coconut and rum are just made to go together. Thus, I predict that BACARDÍ Coquito will be a big seasonal success for...

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DELILLE CELLARS LAUNCHES RESERVATION SYSTEM FOR NEW RETAIL TOWER — OPENS FOR TASTING FRIDAY, DEC. 6

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Dec 5, 20192 min read

DELILLE CELLARS LAUNCHES RESERVATION SYSTEM FOR NEW RETAIL TOWER — OPENS FOR TASTING FRIDAY, DEC. 6

Media Release... WHAT: DeLille Cellars Reservation System Live – guests can now reserve a classic wine tasting, group private tasting,...

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andychalk

Dec 4, 20191 min read

How one French producer is navigating the US tariffs

by Andrew Chalk https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/how-one-french-producer-navigating-us-tariffs?fbclid=IwAR309z4RBjgZvPblGlBJ69s...

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andychalk

Dec 4, 20194 min read

Siduri Announces New Winemaker

by Andrew Chalk Important announcement from one of the best pinot noir producers on the West Coast. And there is a Dallas connection:...

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IF 'TIS THE SEASON TO INDULGE, THEN THIS IS THE INDULGENCE

andychalk

Dec 3, 20191 min read

IF 'TIS THE SEASON TO INDULGE, THEN THIS IS THE INDULGENCE

by Andrew Chalk Can rum take on Single Malt? Try BACARDI Gran Reserva Especial (16-year old), and then decide. As they say at BACARDI......

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andychalk

Dec 2, 20198 min read

San Antonio Update

by Andrew Chalk (reprinted due to lack of popular demand from 2015, when it appeared in Cocktails and Joints (RIP)) Just back from a trip...

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andychalk

Nov 29, 20191 min read

How To Tour English Wineries

by Andrew Chalk https://grapecollective.com/articles/how-to-tour-english-wineries

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andychalk

Nov 27, 20191 min read

AVA Update: SLO to Be Recognized

by Andrew Chalk Check it out here.

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AN INTERVIEW WITH FRANCK DUBOEUF, CEO OF LES VINS GEORGE DUBOEUF

andychalk

Nov 26, 20192 min read

AN INTERVIEW WITH FRANCK DUBOEUF, CEO OF LES VINS GEORGE DUBOEUF

by Andrew Chalk Houston, TX, USA: Thursday November 21st (Beaujolais Nouveau Release Day) Q: How has the 2019 growing season been? Franck...

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VINTAGE REPORT: BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU HAS IMPROVED A LOT

andychalk

Nov 25, 20192 min read

VINTAGE REPORT: BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU HAS IMPROVED A LOT

by Andrew Chalk Last Thursday was 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau Release Day. The first day that 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau, the quickly vinified...

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2019 GEORGE DUBOEUF BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU IS RELEASED

andychalk

Nov 22, 20193 min read

2019 GEORGE DUBOEUF BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU IS RELEASED

From news wires… November marks the highly-anticipated release of the season’s “first wine of the harvest” -- Georges Duboeuf 2019...

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O.Vine Makes Wine Essence Flavored Water

andychalk

Nov 21, 20192 min read

O.Vine Makes Wine Essence Flavored Water

by Andrew Chalk Flavored water seems to be everywhere. Now O.Vine has come out with wine flavored water. It is non-alcoholic and...

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THIS THANKSGIVING LOOK TO BIG AL’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ FOR THE MEAL

andychalk

Nov 20, 20191 min read

THIS THANKSGIVING LOOK TO BIG AL’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ FOR THE MEAL

by Andrew Chalk Tired of all the work to make Thanksgiving dinner? Look no further than Big Al’s Smokehouse BBQ, the feisty, independent,...

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WINE REVIEW: Scharffenberger Brut Rosé Excellence, Mendocino, CA ($26)

andychalk

Nov 20, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: Scharffenberger Brut Rosé Excellence, Mendocino, CA ($26)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Glorious orange sunset color with tiny bubbles; Nose: Bread, brioche, rose flowers, strawberries; Palate:...

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WINE REVIEW: 2017 Dow Vale do Bomfim, Douro, DOC ($13)

andychalk

Nov 19, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2017 Dow Vale do Bomfim, Douro, DOC ($13)

by Andrew Chalk The Symington family created this wine from grapes usually used in Dow port. The blend is 50% Touriga Franca, 20% Touriga...

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WINE REVIEW: 2017 Erath Pinot Gris, Oregon ($14)

andychalk

Nov 18, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2017 Erath Pinot Gris, Oregon ($14)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Light straw Nose: Light nose of forest floor; Palate: Yellow apples, cantaloupe, white peach. Bracing...

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WINE REVIEW: 2017 Bortolomiol Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Prior DOCG Brut ($17)

andychalk

Nov 15, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2017 Bortolomiol Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Prior DOCG Brut ($17)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: light straw; Nose: Yeasty, lime; Palate: Yeasty, cornmeal; Delicious fruity Prosecco at its best....

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WINE REVIEW: 2014 Claiborne & Churchill Dry Gewürztraminer, Central Coast CA ($18)

andychalk

Nov 14, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2014 Claiborne & Churchill Dry Gewürztraminer, Central Coast CA ($18)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Light straw, bright; Nose: Lemon, spices, lychee; Palate: Medium plus acid, notable phenolics, green apples,...

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WINE REVIEW: 2016 J. McClelland Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA ($50)

andychalk

Nov 13, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2016 J. McClelland Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA ($50)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Color intensity light (translucent at core). Color: Garnet core to swatery rim. Nose: Oak, briary notes,...

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