ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 13. 2009 KIEPERSOL VINEYARDS Merlot, 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...
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Aug 1, 20231 min read
WINE REVIEW: ETTORE 2021 Chardonnay ‘Reserve’, Mendocino, CA ($42)
by Andrew Chalk WINERY NOTES Additionally: Agronomist Sofia Rivier. Clarified: "For the 2019 Chardonnay Reserve it was 100% new oak since...
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Jul 28, 20233 min read
OCEAN PRIME: STEAK DONE BETTER THAN EVER!
by Andrew Chalk Ocean Prime has been an Uptown stalwart since 2009, but this media event was my first time back since the pandemic. It...
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Jul 27, 20231 min read
WINE REVIEW: Quinta da Fonte Souto 2018 Alicante Bouchet, Portugal ($43)
by Andrew Chalk The Symington Family may be the "First Family of Portuguese Wine". First establishing themselves with port, then table...
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Jul 26, 20235 min read
Darna Mediterranean Eatery: The EATALY of Mediterranean Cuisine
by Andrew Chalk Darna (“Our House” in Arabic) has multiple identities. It is a well-stocked bar with a serious happy hour 3-6pm daily...
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Jul 25, 20231 min read
WINE REVIEW: Gary Farrell 2021 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Co ($36)
by Andrew Chalk Gary Farrel has been making top class chardonnay for years. This latest vintage continues the record. TASTING NOTES...
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Jul 18, 20231 min read
WINE REVIEW: Galil Mountain Winery 2013 Red Wine, Upper Galilee, Israel ($22)
by Andrew chalk This wine is a ‘rave from the grave’. Discovered on an excursion to the back of the cellar, first left after the...
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Jul 17, 20231 min read
Bacigalupi Vineyards, 2019 Petite Sirah, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County ($58)
by Andrew Chalk Sonoma County Is universally recognized for its pinot noir and chardonnay. However, it also excels with lesser known...
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Jul 10, 20231 min read
Guinigi Prosecco Is Versatile!
by Andrew Chalk It's cocktail season... Blush Negroni Sbagliato Recipe 2 oz Prosecco Rosé D.O.C. 2 oz Sweet Vermouth 2 oz Campari Method:...
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Jul 6, 20231 min read
WINE REVIEW: Rombauer Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley ($75)
by Andrew Chalk Best known for the “definitive” oaky style of chardonnay, in recent years Rombauer has been headbanging with growers of...
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Jul 5, 20232 min read
The Siddiqui Blue Flame Will Never Die
FROM THE WIRES... Despite Saudi Arabia and Texas oil industries massively shifting towards renewables, the Siddiqui Rum Blue Flame will...
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Jul 4, 20232 min read
CRIOS - FINE ARGENTINE MALBEC
FROM THE WIRES... Malbec World Day was established in 2011 by Wines of Argentina–the entity responsible for communicating the Argentine...
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Jul 4, 20232 min read
Rabble Rosé 2021, Paso Robles, CA ($18)
Note: Great special effects from this wine. Scan the front label and the sea becomes a storm, the sky turns dark, and eerie sound effects...
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Jul 3, 20231 min read
WINE REVIEW: Podere Sapaio 2021 Volpolo, Bolgheri DOC, Italy ($37)
by Andrew Chalk A blend of cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, and cabernet franc. Very refined and complex in a modern, New World style. A...
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Jun 29, 20231 min read
WINE REVIEW: Harken 2021 Chardonnay ‘Barrel Fermented’, California ($15)
by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Medium gold; Nose: Pear and green apple; Palate:Vibrant fruit flavor framed with new French oak. Chew on this...
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Jun 28, 20232 min read
Tasting North Italia's Summer Sips
by Andrew Chalk It's a balmy 99 degrees in Dallas. Hottest day of the year. Now is the time to attend a media event and test North...
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Jun 26, 20232 min read
DINGLE DISTILLERY DEBUTS NEW SINGLE MALT WHISKEY AS ITS FIRST CORE EXPRESSION
FROM THE WIRES... The Award-Winning Irish Whiskey Producer Celebrates the U.S. Launch of its NEW Flagship Dingle Expression, a Single...
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Jun 22, 20232 min read
NEW LOOK, SAME GREAT TASTE: HACKER-PSCHORR UNVEILS NEW LOGO AND PACKAGE DESIGN
FROM THE WIRES... -NEW PACKAGING PUTS A MODERN SPIN ON SIX CENTURIES OF BREWING HISTORY- WHITE PLAINS, NY, May 10, 2023- Hacker-Pschorr,...
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Jun 22, 20231 min read
PATRÓN Tequila Is Smoking!
by Andrew Chalk Patron tequila has introduced PATRÓN Ahumado Tequila to its range of ultra-premium tequilas. It is a smoky expression...
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Jun 19, 20232 min read
New Spring Releases from Gehricke Wines
FROM THE WIRES... The days are longer and the grass is greener, meaning spring is finally here! In the spirit of the new season, we’d...
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Jun 19, 20231 min read
Maison Ventenac 2020 Réserve de Jeanne Cabardès AOP ($10)
by Andrew Chalk NOTES FROM THE WINERY I don’t know whether Jeanne would have liked this wine but what’s certain is that she would have...
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Jun 18, 20231 min read
Spring and Summer calls for Arctic Chill
FROM THE WIRES... Yesterday was the first day of spring which means looking forward to warm weather and fun. CorkPops has the best of...
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Jun 17, 20236 min read
Asador - Hidden Gem
by Andrew Chalk It was time to return to Asador at a media event this week, the destination restaurant in the Renaissance Dallas Hotel,...
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Jun 16, 20233 min read
1800 TEQUILA DEBUTS NEW “TASTE IS EVERYTHING” CAMPAIGN
FEATURING 10-TIME NBA ALL-STAR CARMELO ANTHONY, AWARD-WINNING GLOBAL LATIN SUPERSTAR OZUNA, AND DIRECTOR RICKY SAIZ FROM THE WIRES... The...
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Jun 14, 20232 min read
DOES ORGANIC WINE TASTE BETTER? THAT IS NOT WHAT THE DATA SAY.
by Andrew Chalk In wine-searcher on June 6th, Kathleen Wilcox claims that critics score organic wines higher, all else equal, than...
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Jun 13, 20231 min read
Hampton Water Rosé Takes Over Fontainebleau Miami Beach 'Bleau Bar' for SOBEWFF
FROM THE WIRES... What: On February 24, 2023, Hampton Water will transform the iconic lobby bar, Bleau Bar at Fontainebleau Miami Beach,...
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Jun 13, 20233 min read
KNOB CREEK® ADDS SEVEN-YEAR AGE STATEMENT TO ITS KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY
FROM THE WIRES... KNOB CREEK® ADDS SEVEN-YEAR AGE STATEMENT TO ITS KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY The addition furthers the brand’s legacy...
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Jun 12, 20234 min read
WINE REVIEW: Dossier 2022 Rosé of Syrah, Columbia Va., WA ($28)
by Andrew Chalk I only recently became aware of Dossier Wines. a joint venture (of some sort) between NFL star Sidney Rice and...
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Jun 12, 20231 min read
JUSTIN & Landmark Vineyards 2023 Community Grants Program for Local Nonprofits and Schools
FROM THE WIRES... JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery and Landmark Vineyards announced its 2023 community grants program recipients, which provide...
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Jun 11, 20231 min read
WINE REVIEW: Taft Street Winery 2022 Garagistes Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Va., Sonoma Co. ($30)
by Andrew Chalk TASTING NOTES Appearance: Light straw; Nose: Lemon, green apple, white peach; Palate: Delicious grippy texture. Flavors...
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