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andychalk
Sep 25, 20221 min read
Oak & Eden Releases New Whiskey Expression Wheat & Honey
by Andrew Chalk Oak & Eden, the Bridgeport, Texas-based practitioner of in-bottle finishing just released a new whiskey expression with...
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andychalk
Sep 24, 20222 min read
Sergio Cuadra is 10
by Andrew Chalk Ten years in Texas harvests that is. Since he arrived as Fall Creek Vineyards winemaker in 2013, he has applied skills...
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andychalk
Sep 20, 20224 min read
SYMINGTON FAMILY ESTATES ANNOUNCES NEW RANGE OF COCKBURN’S PORTS
FROM THE WIRES... New Tails of The Unexpected range consists of three young, fresh, and vibrant Ports – Ruby Soho, Tawny Eyes and White...
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andychalk
Sep 19, 20222 min read
A West Coast Pinot Noir Sampler from Siduri Wine
FROM THE WIRES... When it comes to Pinot Noir, the destination is equally as important as the journey. That is because this variety...
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andychalk
Sep 18, 20222 min read
Spiked Coconut Water? New Ready-to-Drink, Osena, Launches Nationally
FROM THE WIRES... Osena Beverage, a new drinks company, announced its nationwide launch availability of Osena, a spiked coconut water...
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andychalk
Sep 15, 20221 min read
Support Dallas Area Bars + Families of Restaurant Employees with Tanteo Tequila!!
by Andrew Chalk Tanteo Tequila is partnering with local Dallas bars to raise funds for CORE (Children Of Restaurant Employees), a...
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andychalk
Sep 13, 20224 min read
GARNACHA/GRENACHE GOES BIG AT TEXSOM
by Andrew Chalk TEXSOM, the US conference that matches professional sommeliers with the producing side of the wine trade, finally resumed...
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andychalk
Sep 12, 20221 min read
WINE REVIEW: Gehricke, 2015 Chardonnay, Chalk Ridge Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Co. ($49)
by Andrew Chalk Look at the vintage on this. It is a current (re)release that demonstrates how Gehricke wines age. Hand-picked, whole...
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andychalk
Sep 11, 20222 min read
Celebrate Mezcal Week with Ojo de Tigre (September 8-15)
FROM THE WIRES... You have probably noticed the huge boom in agave spirits in recent years – in 2019 alone, mezcal sales increased 24.8...
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andychalk
Sep 9, 20221 min read
Lisa Perrotti-Brown Takes TEXSOM
by Andrew Chalk She was someone that everybody knew by name....
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andychalk
Aug 31, 20221 min read
WINE REVIEW: Wente 2021 Chardonnay, Riva Ranch Vineyard, Arroyo Seco, Monterey, CA ($22)
by Andrew Chalk This may be my favorite Wente Chardonnay. It has a nose of cream soda, pineapple, baked apples, and vanilla. On the...
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andychalk
Aug 30, 20223 min read
Alberta Distillers Ltd Announce the U.S. Launch of Their Award-Winning* 100% Rye Whisky
Core Expression, Alberta® Premium FROM THE WIRES... The Awarded Top-Selling1 Whisky Is Available Stateside Now TORONTO, March 10, 2022...
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andychalk
Aug 28, 20221 min read
Cocktails? Can-It!
FROM THE WIRES... Clean Cocktail Option: Miami Cocktail Co. Miami Cocktail Co., a canned craft cocktail that’s completely organic and...
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andychalk
Aug 25, 20221 min read
Quinta da Fonte Souto 2018 Red Blend, Portalegra, Portugal ($26)
FROM THE WIRES... Colorful, sun-drenched Portugal is a favorite travel destination in one of the most flourishing wine regions in the...
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andychalk
Aug 23, 20221 min read
De-Nada Is Additive-Free Tequila
by Andrew Chalk Tequila is still a hot category, over a decade after it started a sales growth streak in the US market. De-Nada is one of...
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andychalk
Aug 22, 20221 min read
Booker’s Bourbon Releases Second Batch of 2022 Collection
FROM THE WIRES... The second Booker’s Bourbon batch of its 2022 collection is here, better known as Booker’s Bourbon 2022-02 “The...
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andychalk
Aug 21, 20222 min read
Neal Family Vineyard Introduces New Wines
FROM THE WIRES... Neal Family Vineyards, a boutique Howell Mountain estate winery that specializes in crafting Cabernet Sauvignon from...
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andychalk
Aug 17, 20221 min read
WINE REVIEW: Trapiche 2019 ‘Gran Medalla’, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina ($33)
by Andrew Chalk TASTING NOTES Appearance: Opaque and inky blueberry and ruby. Nose: Blueberries, lavender, white pepper, herbaceousness...
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andychalk
Aug 16, 20221 min read
Societe Brewing Releases Light Beer
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... San Diego Based Societe Brewing’s perfect for Summer, Light Beer. Nostalgic of your favorite Summer...
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andychalk
Aug 14, 20223 min read
SPIRIT TASTING: Fuji, Single Grain Japanese Whiskey, Japan ($95)
by Andrew Chalk Japanese whisky is fascinating to me. Before I sipped my first glass I expected it to be unlike any other (Scottish,...
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andychalk
Aug 11, 20221 min read
WINE REVIEW: Sosie 2019 “Bare Necessity” Sparkling Rosé Wine, Sonoma County, CA ($36)
by Andrew Chalk Overlook the failings in the education system that cause Sosie, a label resplendent with magnificent bears, to slip to...
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andychalk
Aug 10, 20221 min read
WINE REVIEW: Wente Vineyards 2020 "Niki’s" Pinot Noir Rosé, Arroyo Seco, Monterey, CA ($35)
by Andrew Chalk Pinot Noir is normally vinified as a red wine. This wine shows how successful it can be as a rosé. The wine has a copper...
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andychalk
Aug 7, 20224 min read
THE FATHER OF MASON COUNTY WINEMAKING
Don Pullum’s Efforts Bear Fruit After Two Decades by Andrew Chalk Don Pullum started the industry in Mason County with his Akashic...
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andychalk
Aug 4, 20222 min read
Prestige Wine Imports Introduces New Rosé to Rapidly Growing Portfolio, Delisa by Mezzacorona
by Andrew Chalk Author Note: I visited Mezzacorona in Trento before the pandemic as part of a media delegation financed by the Trento...
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