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Roseblood D'Estoublon 2024, Coteaux Varois en Provence, Vin de Provence, France ($27)
by Andrew Chalk This wine is at once a classic provence rosé and equally an individualistic fruity expression of winemaking. It uses...
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Mar 42 min read
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ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 22, INWOOD ESTATES VINEYARDS 2011 Magnus, Texas (∞)
by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming round to the idea that Texas can make good wine as they sample...
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Feb 202 min read
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I'M GOING BRANZINO
by Andrew Chalk We may be finally discovering the Iberian taste for high-quality canned fish. Visitors to Spain and Portugal have seen...
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Feb 191 min read
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Woodford Reserve’s Beloved Double Double Oaked Makes National Debut
FROM THE WIRES... For years, whiskey lovers have flocked to Woodford Reserve Distillery for the rare and coveted Woodford Reserve Double...
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Feb 181 min read
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WINE REVIEW: Anaba 2021 Pinot Noir, Petaluma Gap, Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyard, Sonoma Co., CA ($74)
by Andrew Chalk The first Anaba Wines wine that I have tasted and wow, what a discovery. Very serious winemaking from an area that...
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Feb 172 min read
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Wine Is in Long-Term Decline - Globally
Photo: Wikipedia by Andrew Chalk It is amazing how cheap the most prestigious wine brands are. Mumm is 3x sales at only $619m. Compare...
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Feb 101 min read
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EL CENTRO STUDENT-PREPARED LUNCH IS THURSDAY 13th FEBRUARY. THESE ARE GREAT VALUE!
El Centro College, Dallas. by Andrew Chalk Many regular Dallas diners will be aware that Dallas College, including El Centro, provides...
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Feb 41 min read
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Impression: Rye, Dallas
by Andrew Chalk If I had friends coming into town from the French wine industry I would tell them that we were going out to a...
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Feb 23 min read
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Bollinger - James Bond's Favorite Champagne
by Andrew Chalk What a tasting! I was invited to this media event where we started with the brut, followed by the ros é, the pinot noir,...
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Jan 301 min read
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Aston Martin Brings the DBX707 - A Full 650 hp in the Lap of Luxury
The DBX707 by Andrew Chalk The Aston Martin DBX707 is what you get when Aston creates an SUV. Over 650hp and the lap of luxury. Aston...
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Jan 291 min read
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TWO DISTINCTIVE LOIRE VALLEY WINES. IDEAL FOR POULTRY, FISH, OR VEAL
by Andrew Chalk These wines are neighbors. Both in being grown in the Loire Valley of northern France and in coming from the same family...
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Jan 282 min read
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The Best Chefs In Texas Are In San Antonio
Omni 'La Mansion Del Rio' is the place to stay in San Antonio by Andrew Chalk If you believe the 2025 James Beard Awards list of 18...
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Jan 262 min read
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Impression: Purépecha Room, Dallas
Aperitivo: Corn tortilla with salsa (wahaca and tomatillo chilies); by Andrew Chalk The 4-courser at Pur é pecha Room . Hidden away at...
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Jan 252 min read
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ON TEXAS WINE: Do they age? Part 21. Inwood Estates Vineyards 2015 Chardonnay, City of Dallas (∞)
by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming round to the idea that Texas can make good wine as they sample...
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Jan 162 min read
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O’NEILL VINTNERS & DISTILLERS EARNS REGENERATIVE ORGANIC CERTIFICATION
Caine Thompson, Head of Sustainability for O'Neill Vintners & Distillers FROM THE WIRES... Paso Robles, Calif., December 2, 2024 - ...
andychalk
Jan 153 min read
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SALE OF LLANO ESTACADO WINERY - AN UPDATE
Andrew Chalk Since my report on the sale of Llano Estacado I have had a chance to talk to several people, on and off the record, about...
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Jan 142 min read
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Woodford Reserve Partners With Compartés on Limited-Edition Chocolate Bar
FROM THE WIRES... Versailles, KY (December 3, 2024) — Just in time for the holiday season, Woodford Reserve and Compartés are debuting...
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Jan 143 min read
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SALE OF LLANO ESTACADO WINERY RAISES MORE QUESTIONS THAN IT ANSWERS
Llano Estacado Winery and Tasting Room by Andrew Chalk I got a shock on Thursday when I read on a wine blog that Llano Estacado had been...
andychalk
Jan 124 min read
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Welsh Whisky Triumph: Penderyn Distillery Secures Landmark Japanese Market Protection
FROM THE WIRES... In a significant breakthrough for Welsh spirits, Penderyn Distillery has celebrated the formal recognition of Single...
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Jan 102 min read
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Sip Smarter This Damp January with a Low-Cal Ranch Water from Tequila Corralejo
FROM THE WIRES... “Damp January” is all about enjoying in moderation, and Ranch Water with Tequila Corralejo Silver is a great cocktail...
andychalk
Jan 91 min read
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DAOU VINEYARDS ANNOUNCES THREE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DALLAS OPEN, BEGINNING WITH THE 2025 TOURNAMENT
FROM THE WIRES... - The 2025 Dallas Open will feature a branded DAOU Lounge alongside the celebrated wine portfolio being served at all...
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Jan 83 min read
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1800 Tequila Releases Essential Artist Series 12 ft. Raúl de Nieves
FROM THE WIRES.... JERSEY CITY, NJ (JANUARY 7, 2025) – 1800® Tequila, the world’s most awarded tequila1, announced today the 12th...
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Jan 73 min read
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ON TEXAS WINE: Do they age? Part 20. Pheasant Ridge 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Texas High Plains (∞)
by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming round to the idea that Texas can make good wine as they sample...
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Dec 23, 20242 min read
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Knob Creek Brings Back Its Oldest Bourbon - 18 Year Old
FROM THE WIRES... Knob Creek announces the limited return of Knob Creek’s 18 Year Old Bourbon, celebrated for its exceptional quality and...
andychalk
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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