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STRAIGHT OUTTA LUBBOCK!
Can Texas Wine Hack It Against Global Competition? Llano Estacado Entered Its Wine In The 2022 Global Syrah Masters And Just Won Two...
andychalk
Sep 25, 20222 min read
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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...
andychalk
Sep 24, 20222 min read
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GET TO HAPPY HOUR AT THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY!
by Andrew Chalk The Cheesecake Factory is justly famous for its desserts, but what may be less well appreciated is that it has a full...
andychalk
Sep 24, 20221 min read
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WINE REVIEW: La Valentina 2021 Cerasuolo D’Abruzzo DOC ($14)
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WINERY: La Valentina was established in 1990 by the di Properzio brothers and is a leading example of the modern...
andychalk
Sep 22, 20221 min read
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Savor the Final Sips of Summer at North Italia!
FROM THE WIRES... Thursday, September 22nd may be the first official day of fall, but at North Italia, guests can savor one last sip of...
andychalk
Sep 21, 20221 min read
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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...
andychalk
Sep 20, 20224 min read
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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...
andychalk
Sep 19, 20222 min read
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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...
andychalk
Sep 18, 20222 min read
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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...
andychalk
Sep 15, 20221 min read
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Check Out This Ice Cream at Central Market!
by Andrew Chalk They are from Denver-based High Point Creamery, and sister coffee + ice cream concept, Eiskaffee. The two brands just...
andychalk
Sep 14, 20221 min read
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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...
andychalk
Sep 13, 20224 min read
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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...
andychalk
Sep 12, 20221 min read
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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...
andychalk
Sep 11, 20222 min read
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown Takes TEXSOM
by Andrew Chalk She was someone that everybody knew by name....
andychalk
Sep 9, 20221 min read
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WINE REVIEW: Dow, Vale do Bomfim, DOC Douro Red 2019 and 2020 ($13)
by Andrew Chalk Two vintages here, as I appear to have overlooked the 2019 and the 2020 arrived. That is the kind of mistake that people...
andychalk
Sep 8, 20221 min read
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The Finnish Long Drink is Bringing Happiness to Texas
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... Available statewide, The Finnish Long Drink is an incredibly refreshing, liquor-based ready-to-drink...
andychalk
Sep 7, 20221 min read
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6 for 1800 Labor Day Cocktail Recipes
by Andrew Chalk 1800 Chiapas Palm 2 oz. 1800 Coconut ½ oz. dry vermouth 1 ½ oz. cane sugar Slide of honeydew melon 1 tbsp. blackberries ½...
andychalk
Sep 6, 20222 min read
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Do You JAJA?
FROM THE WIRES... Inspired by the vivid colors and simple composition of artists like Henri Matisse, Mark Rothko and David Hockney,...
andychalk
Sep 5, 20222 min read
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Tried the Bandido Ranch Water?
by Andrew Chalk Here is a cocktail suggestion to get through Labor Day. FROM THE WIRES... BANDIDO RANCH WATER If you’re a fan of a...
andychalk
Sep 4, 20221 min read
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WINE REVIEW: Scaia Rondinella 2021 Rosato, Veneto IGT ($15)
by Andrew Chalk Pink wine (rosé in French. rosato in Italian) continues a decade of market share growth. With the increased choice...
andychalk
Sep 1, 20221 min read
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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...
andychalk
Aug 31, 20221 min read
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OAK’D KICKS OFF WINE DINNER SEASON WITH ITALIAN - TEXAS BBQ MASHUP
by Andrew Chalk It was packed last night at Oak’d BBQ in Dallas at the first wine dinner of the season, at which I was an invited media...
andychalk
Aug 31, 20221 min read
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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...
andychalk
Aug 30, 20223 min read
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Cocktail It On Labor Day
by Andrew Chalk Mijenta is an artisanal, small batch tequila from the highlands of Jalisco. Inspired by a shared cultural heritage,...
andychalk
Aug 29, 20222 min read
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