THE CHALK REPORT

by Andrew Chalk I found this in my Texas cellar and decided to quaff it. Wow! What an impressive wine. Lots of complex interwoven fruit but, most impressively, a grippy texture on the palate. Described expansively as Bordeaux style on the back label this is 47% Tempranillo, 47% Merlot, and 6% Tannat. Nothing about the oak regimen. Rancho Loma Vineyards (RLV) has gone, a casualty of the perils of making wine in Texas. It certainly wasn't an inability to make good wine. I have

FROM THE WIRES... Born in Ireland and made solely with organic ingredients and eight botanicals, Boatyard Double Gin (SRP: $39.99) is a London-style gin crafted with Martinis in mind. Bottled at 46% ABV, the “double” refers to Boatyard’s signature distillation approach, placing juniper at both the start and end of the process for a more pronounced, structured flavor profile. As a certified B Corp, Boatyard Distillery pairs this craft-led precision with a clear commitment to r