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SCOTCH REVIEW: Two Expressions From a Western Island
- Isle of Arran 10-year old Single Malt, Highlands, Scotland ($60) - Isle of Arran Barrel Reserve Single Malt, Highlands, Scotland ($50)...
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Oct 13, 20212 min read


ABERFELDY SCOTCH GOES WITH A BUZZ
by Andrew Chalk Aberfeldy single-malt scotch comes from the Highland appellation that dominates the centre of Scotland. Right now the...
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Oct 12, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Markham 2018 Merlot, Napa, CA ($21)
by Andrew Chalk A tightly-wound ball of merlot fruit featuring raspberry, chocolate, mocha, herbs including thyme and oregano and a...
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Oct 10, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Cedar+Salmon 2020 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR ($19)
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... “Our 2020 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris greets the nose with honeysuckle, fresh-cut grass, and lemon...
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Oct 8, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: THE WHITE WINES OF COLLIO
Andrew Chalk Collio. Where is Collio? Also known as Collio Goriziano, It may be a candidate for the least known good winemaking area of ...
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Oct 7, 20213 min read


REVENGE OF THE AMPHORAE
by Andrew Chalk In ancient history wine emerged in the region around the Caspian Sea. The archaeological evidence shows that fermentation...
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Oct 6, 20213 min read


Review: Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2022
by Andrew Chalk “Space for only one wine book in your life? This is it.” - Howard G. Goldberg, New York Times. “A thorough guide to just...
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Sep 30, 20214 min read


SIMPLIFYING THE ENJOYMENT OF SPANISH WINE
by Andrew Chalk Spain is important to wine drinkers as one of the best wine-producing countries in the world and, right now, as the...
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Sep 30, 20213 min read


WINE REVIEW: Vina Esmeralda 2018 Sparkling Wine, Catalunya, Spain ($21)
by Andrew Chalk Made from muscatel grapes, this Torres family sparkling wine is aimed at the heart of Prosecco producers. An...
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Sep 27, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Lost Oak 2020 Sauvignon Blanc ‘Burning Daylight Vineyards’, Texas ($21)
by Andrew Chalk Lost Oak Vineyards buys the fruit for this wine from one specific vineyard. Lost Oak Director of Winemaking Jim Evans...
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Sep 24, 20211 min read


Grand Brulot VSOP Cognac Cafe Announces Partnership With Blues Legend Joe Bonamassa
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Brulot, the award-winning VSOP Cognac cafe, is kicking...
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Sep 22, 20212 min read


Benriach Expresses The Aromas and Flavors of Speyside
by Andrew Chalk When vodka is too vague and gin is only good then you need something totally committed to satisfy your adult drink...
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Sep 21, 20213 min read


UN Wine Tourism Conference Focuses on Wine Tourism as a Driver of Rural Development
by Andrew Chalk In Reguengos de Monsaraz in the Alentejo region of central Portugal last week the United Nations Wine Tourism...
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Sep 17, 20212 min read


Benjamin Chapman Releases New Whiskey ($36)
by Andrew Chalk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3 Badge Beverage Corp. Debuts Benjamin Chapman 4-Year Corn Whiskey “Smooth, in Every Sense,”...
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Sep 16, 20212 min read


WINE REVIEW: Chalk Hill 2018 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, CA ($15/half bottle)
by Andrew Chalk You can anticipate that this is a great wine because it has the word ‘Chalk’ in the name (strong choice!). However, it...
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Sep 14, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Artesa 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA ($40)
by Andrew Chalk From the wires... Artesa Vineyards & Winery Expands Portfolio with New Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Now available for...
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Sep 10, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Marques de Casa Concha 2019 Pinot Noir, Quebrada Seca Vineyard, D.O. Valle Del Limari,
by Andrew Chalk From the winery... “The fearless mind leading Marques de Casa Concha, one of Chile’s most prestigious wine brands, is...
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Sep 8, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Sosie 2017 Pinot Noir, Spring Hill Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, CA ($45)
by Andrew Chalk The winery says "It is well known that Pinot Noir is site-sensitive; Spring Hill Vineyard, located on the western side of...
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Sep 8, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Di Giovanna 2019 Vurria, Nero D’Avola, Sicilia, Italy ($22)
by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Virtually opaque ruby. Looks like a young wine; Nose: Variegated forest floor, dark fruit of black cherries,...
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Sep 6, 20211 min read


Ah, Coffee and Cognac for Labor Day!
by Andrew Chalk Here is the recipe.. Grand Brulot Espresso Martini 2 oz Grand Brulot 1/2 oz half & half (optional or dairy free) ¼ oz...
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Sep 6, 20211 min read


THREE DAY OF THE DEAD COCKTAILS FROM MIJENTA TEQUILA
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... "Mijenta Blanco is our first expression and was created with a strong feeling for the land. We wanted...
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Sep 3, 20213 min read


WINE REVIEWS: A QUARTET OF CHARDONNAYS
by Andrew Chalk Chalk Hill 2019 Chardonnay, Chalk Hill Appellation, Sonoma Co., CA ($16) The most ‘Californian’ of the wines. Intense...
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Sep 2, 20211 min read


DAOU Releases 2018 Vintage of Flagship Wine
by Andrew Chalk From the winery... "This September, Winemaker Daniel Daou will deliver the most anticipated Cabernet Sauvignon of the...
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Sep 1, 20212 min read


WINE REVIEW: Donum 2020 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Carneros, CA ($50)
by Andrew Chalk Donum has a thoroughly deserved reputation as a producer of Carneros pinot noir but this is the first rosé expression of...
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Aug 31, 20211 min read
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