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WINE REVIEW: Cambria Estate Winery 2019 Chardonnay ‘Katherine’s Vineyard’, Santa Maria Valley,
Santa Barbara Co., CA ($22) by Andrew Chalk Cambria Estate Winery is a family-owned winery run by Jess Jackson and Barbara Banke’s...
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Apr 28, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Casanova di Neri, 2018 Irrosso, Rosso Toscana IGT, Italy ($22)
by Andrew Chalk From the producer: “Established in 1971, Casanova di Neri is widely recognized as one of the finest producers of Brunello...
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Apr 27, 20211 min read


New Dog of the Week!
by Andrew Chalk Cash is a German Short-Haired Pointer and like all self-respecting examples of the breed he has his own instagram account...
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Apr 24, 20211 min read


No Margarita? No Problem
by Andrew Chalk How hard is it to make a margarita? How about add ice and pour? That's what you do with Flybird ready-to-drink agave wine...
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Apr 23, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Vale do Bomfim 2017 Red Wine, Douro DOC, Portugal ($13)
by Andrew Chalk The table wine line from legendary Port producer, Dow. It is a blend of the same grape varieties (touriga franca 50%,...
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Apr 22, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Girasole Vineyards 2019 Zinfandel, Mendocino Co. CA ($17)
by Andrew Chalk Girasole Vineyards, planted by Charlie Barra in 1955. Now amounting to 300 acres sitting on benchlands above the Russian...
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Apr 20, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Two Grand Cru Sparkling Wines from Spain
by Andrew Chalk Juvé & Camps Reserva de la Familia Gran Reserva 2017 (SRP $23) o The leading Gran Reserva in the world o Hand...
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Apr 16, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: The Prisoner Wine Company 2019 ‘Blindfold’ White Wine, CA ($32)
by Andrew Chalk A chardonnay-viognier blend. The winery says “This white blend features aromas of lychee, stone fruit, citrus, apple pie,...
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Apr 15, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: 2019 Robert Hall Sauvignon Blanc, Paso Robles ($8 375ml)
by Andrew Chalk Delightful Sauvignon from this major producer in Paso Robles on California’s Central Coast. The nose is predominately...
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Apr 13, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Stags’ Leap 2019 Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA ($32)
by Andrew Chalk Racy acid backbone makes this a wine that can pair with a wide variety of food or be quaffed on its own. Consider pairing...
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Apr 9, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Pine Ridge Sparkling Chenin Blanc-Viognier, CA ($)
by Andrew Chalk Pine Ridge Vineyards has hewn its own course in many ways. One is its championing of the cinderella varieties (in the...
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Apr 7, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Chalk Hill 2019 Estate Bottled Sauvignon Blanc, Chalk Hill AVA, Sonoma Co., CA ($33)
by Andrew Chalk A premium sauvignon blanc from a winery with an established track record with the grape. The winery says “The Chalk Hill...
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Apr 6, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: McManis Family Vineyards 2019 Petite Sirah, Lodi, CA ($12)
by Andrew Chalk McManis is in their fifth generation as a family grape grower. The family describes it “In 1990, Ron and Jamie McManis...
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Apr 6, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Fetzer, 2019 Gewürztraminer,Shaly Loam, Monterey, CA ($10)
by Andrew Chalk Available in all 50 U.S. states and nearly a dozen nations worldwide, Fetzer Shaly Loam Gewürztraminer (SRP $10) is an...
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Apr 5, 20212 min read


WINE REVIEW: THIS IS THE UPSHOT!
by Andrew Chalk Venerated California winery Rodney Strong release the ‘Upshot’ brand of blended wines. Upshot is the end result of our...
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Apr 2, 20211 min read


SFW and NSFW Seltzer!
by Andrew Chalk Arctic Chill Hard Seltzer Releases SFW|NSFW Tasting Kit, Highlighting the Brand’s Relationship to Polar Seltzer and...
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Apr 1, 20212 min read


WINE REVIEW: Chamisal Vineyards 2019 Stainless Chardonnay, Central Coast, CA ($18)
by Andrew Chalk Chamisal, located in California’s ‘forgotten’ AVA of San Luis Obispo, is a master of unoaked chardonnay. This vintage is...
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Mar 31, 20211 min read


EDGE OF THE LAKE VINEYARD AND WINERY NOW OPEN ON LAKE RAY ROBERTS
by Andrew Chalk One of the welcome by-products of keeping up with Texas Winery Dogs is that one gets to visit Texas wineries that one...
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Mar 28, 20213 min read
Want to work in a winery?
by Andrew Chalk From the wires... Murphy-Goode Announces “A Really Goode Job” Call for Entries for a Chance to Win the Ultimate Dream Job...
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Mar 26, 20213 min read


Texas Wine & Wildflower Journey Begins March 22nd -- Sign Up Now!
by Andrew Chalk Wine & Wildflower Journey will be happening this year from March 22 through April 16th this year at 42 wineries in the...
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Mar 19, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Two Impressive Wines from Spain's Cariñena DP Region ($13)
by Andrew Chalk The Celebrities is 100% old vines garnacha (grenache in French). Perfumy ripe strawberry fruit aromas roll out of the...
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Mar 18, 20211 min read


Cocktail Time: Stout & About, starring Grand Brulot
by Andrew Chalk “Stout & About”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Grand Brulot⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Demerara⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Vanilla Bitters⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @stbcbeer Cold Brew Coffee...
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Mar 17, 20211 min read


NEW SOMMELIER GROUP AIMS TO BRING BACK HONORS FROM THE SOMMELIER WORLD CUP
by Andrew Chalk The Best USA Sommelier Competition (BUSA) is a new organisation established with one specific goal in mind: to win the...
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Mar 15, 20212 min read


What do you get if you cross a pig with a beer?
by Andrew Chalk The brewers at Harpoon and distillers at WhistlePig renewed their partnership for a second year to create a beer inspired...
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Mar 12, 20212 min read
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