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WINE REVIEW: Mascota Vineyards, 2017 Unánime Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina ($20)
by Andrew Chalk Sipping this wine, or feeling the heft of its bottle, leaves you expecting the price to be double what it is. Bold,...
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Jun 9, 20211 min read


Fetzer Vineyards Is Now a B-Corp. Whazzat?
by Andrew Chalk From the IRS comes the obscure name, the “B-Corp.”. It is a corporation dedicated to some social goal to do good. Fetzer...
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Jun 8, 20211 min read


New Dog of The Week!
by Andrew Chalk Edge of the Lake Vineyard and Winery is a great place to visit and under an hour from Dallas. When you go, be sure to...
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Jun 5, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Guinigi Prosecco, DOC Treviso, Italy ($17)
by Andrew Chalk A charming Prosecco that you should consider for the coming warmer days when relaxing outdoors. The producer says With...
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Jun 4, 20211 min read


RTD: Landmark Vineyards, 2015 Overlook Vineyards, Pinot Noir, CA ($27)
by Andrew Chalk Captured at its peak. At least, that is my estimate. Through a virtually opaque ruby mass tinged with hues of molasses...
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Jun 3, 20211 min read


Plum Brandy From Serbia ($30, 750ml)
by Andrew Chalk We live in a world of spirit entropy. That is, the field of spirits available to us broadens every year. The latest...
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Jun 1, 20213 min read


WINE REVIEW: Siduri 2019 Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, OR ($35)
by Andrew Chalk Siduri, having established itself over a quarter of a century as an innovative pinot noir producer, pivots to produce...
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May 31, 20211 min read


Taffer’s Mixologist Puts Cocktails in Everybody’s Hands
by Andrew Chalk Created by Bar Rescue host and hospitality expert Jon Taffer the line of taffers mixtures turn anyone into bartender....
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May 31, 20211 min read


A Gin Bender -- Wild Roots Cucumber and Grapefruit Gin ($27.95)
by Andrew Chalk There is a gin craze going on with craft distillers springing up everywhere like toadstools after a rain shower. One...
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May 28, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Smith-Madrone 2017 Chardonnay, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, CA ($40)
by Andrew Chalk Consistency might be the watchword at Smith-Madrone, a winery that perennially turns out good quality wines at...
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May 26, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Scheid Vineyards 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Grown, Monterey, CA ($22)
by Andrew Chalk A light straw color and citric nose are the lead into this well-balanced wine. Made with no oak exposure, the pure fruit...
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May 26, 20212 min read


WINE REVIEW Sosie 2017 Red Blend, Cavedale Vineyard, Moon Mountain District, Sonoma County, CA ($45)
by Andrew Chalk A blend of 45% cabernet sauvignon, 45% merlot, and 10% cabernet franc. This is Sosie’s homage to Bordeaux. Grown at...
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May 25, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW Cakebread 2019 Chardonnay, Napa ($40)
by Andrew Chalk Cakebread suggests that this wine is ideal for Mother’s Day. “Cakebread Cellars wines make for a simple yet thoughtful...
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May 24, 20211 min read


MEZCAL MOMENT: Bozal Madrecuishe Single Maguey Mezcal, MX ($80)
by Andrew Chalk Bozal Mezcal, a wildly refined label made from indigenous Mexican agave, is a single maguey (species) mezcal, the species...
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May 20, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Ruffino Prosecco, DOC, Italy ($14)
by Andrew Chalk Get ready for summer days, served best with Italy’s best known sparkling wine, Prosecco. TASTING NOTES Appearance: Light...
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May 20, 20211 min read


A Boutique Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Destined For The Front Row
by Andrew Chalk It is virtually never that I attend a wine tasting where I not only have not had any wines by that producer but where I...
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May 19, 20213 min read


BENRIACH SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY CELEBRATES OPENING OF FIRST OFFICIAL VISITOR CENTER
Book Your Tour Now.... by Andrew Chalk SCOTLAND (APRIL 29, 2021) - Benriach Distillery, located in Scotland’s Speyside region, is gearing...
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May 14, 20213 min read


Clown Shoes Is Serious
by Andrew Chalk Clown shoes has gone crazy with beer varieties, and the varieties are crazy and good! 12 unique beers ranging from IPAs...
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May 12, 20212 min read


A South African Winemaker and an American Importer Carry On Business in a Pandemic
by Andrew Chalk The COVID-19 pandemic could hardly have come at a more difficult time for the South African wine industry. The country...
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May 12, 20214 min read


WINE REVIEW: Stags’ Leap Winery, ‘The Investor’, Napa Valley Red Wine, CA ($60)
by Andrew Chalk From the wires... “Finding the perfect Father’s Day gift can be tough, especially for the dad who has “everything.” To...
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May 10, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Coen 2019 Malbec Reserve, Uco Valley, Argentina ($45)
by Andrew Chalk From the producer "Coen is a New World winery with an Old World influence led by acclaimed Italian winemaker Attilio...
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May 10, 20211 min read


A Wine That's More Than The Sum of It's Parts
by Andrew Chalk This revolutionary wine label, or is it a tag, goes with a revolutionary wine. It uses TARDIS technology to put more...
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May 6, 20211 min read


Cinco de Mayo Cocktails
by Andrew Chalk From the wires... This Cinco de Mayo, Cinco celebrants are still looking for the perfect combo of cocktails, music, and...
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May 5, 20211 min read


DOUBLE WOOD? HOW ABOUT DOUBLE SCOTCH?
by Andrew Chalk Nothing ages as majestically as scotch. The fire in the liquid recedes, the elements in the wood synthesize into the body...
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Apr 29, 20211 min read
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