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Benriach Expresses The Aromas and Flavors of Speyside
by Andrew Chalk When vodka is too vague and gin is only good then you need something totally committed to satisfy your adult drink...
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Sep 21, 20213 min read


EATER DOES NOT UNDERSTAND FOOD DELIVERY
by Andrew Chalk EATER, a reliable source of economic error, goofs up again with a poorly thought-through and apparently unedited hit...
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Sep 20, 20212 min read


UN Wine Tourism Conference Focuses on Wine Tourism as a Driver of Rural Development
by Andrew Chalk In Reguengos de Monsaraz in the Alentejo region of central Portugal last week the United Nations Wine Tourism...
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Sep 17, 20212 min read


GRIMALDI’S ANNOUNCES FALL MENU
by Andrew Chalk As August turns into September and leaves turn brown on the trees our tastes turn to new flavors. Popular pizza chain...
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Sep 17, 20211 min read


This Ceramic Knife Has a Sweet Handle
Kyocera Ceramic Paring Knife, 3" ($25) by Andrew Chalk I have just been using a Kyocera ceramic knife. It is as sharp as the best carbon...
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Sep 17, 20213 min read


Benjamin Chapman Releases New Whiskey ($36)
by Andrew Chalk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3 Badge Beverage Corp. Debuts Benjamin Chapman 4-Year Corn Whiskey “Smooth, in Every Sense,”...
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Sep 16, 20212 min read


WINE REVIEW: Chalk Hill 2018 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, CA ($15/half bottle)
by Andrew Chalk You can anticipate that this is a great wine because it has the word ‘Chalk’ in the name (strong choice!). However, it...
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Sep 15, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Artesa 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA ($40)
by Andrew Chalk From the wires... Artesa Vineyards & Winery Expands Portfolio with New Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Now available for...
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Sep 10, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Marques de Casa Concha 2019 Pinot Noir, Quebrada Seca Vineyard, D.O. Valle Del Limari,
by Andrew Chalk From the winery... “The fearless mind leading Marques de Casa Concha, one of Chile’s most prestigious wine brands, is...
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Sep 9, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Sosie 2017 Pinot Noir, Spring Hill Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, CA ($45)
by Andrew Chalk The winery says "It is well known that Pinot Noir is site-sensitive; Spring Hill Vineyard, located on the western side of...
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Sep 8, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Di Giovanna 2019 Vurria, Nero D’Avola, Sicilia, Italy ($22)
by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Virtually opaque ruby. Looks like a young wine; Nose: Variegated forest floor, dark fruit of black cherries,...
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Sep 7, 20211 min read


Ah, Coffee and Cognac for Labor Day!
by Andrew Chalk Here is the recipe.. Grand Brulot Espresso Martini 2 oz Grand Brulot 1/2 oz half & half (optional or dairy free) ¼ oz...
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Sep 6, 20211 min read


THREE DAY OF THE DEAD COCKTAILS FROM MIJENTA TEQUILA
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... "Mijenta Blanco is our first expression and was created with a strong feeling for the land. We wanted...
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Sep 3, 20213 min read


WINE REVIEWS: A QUARTET OF CHARDONNAYS
by Andrew Chalk Chalk Hill 2019 Chardonnay, Chalk Hill Appellation, Sonoma Co., CA ($16) The most ‘Californian’ of the wines. Intense...
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Sep 2, 20211 min read


DAOU Releases 2018 Vintage of Flagship Wine
by Andrew Chalk From the winery... "This September, Winemaker Daniel Daou will deliver the most anticipated Cabernet Sauvignon of the...
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Sep 1, 20212 min read


WINE REVIEW: Donum 2020 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Carneros, CA ($50)
by Andrew Chalk Donum has a thoroughly deserved reputation as a producer of Carneros pinot noir but this is the first rosé expression of...
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Aug 31, 20211 min read
Aggies 1, Pierce's Disease 0
by Andrew Chalk Researchers at Texas A&M University, a leading agricultural research institution, have developed an organic treatment...
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Aug 30, 20211 min read


NEW DOG OF THE WEEK!
Turner -- Hilmy Cellars by Andrew Chalk Turner, the 6 year old Golden Labrador at Hilmy Cellars, is a newcomer to Texas. He came from...
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Aug 27, 20211 min read


OCTOBER IS TEXAS WINE MONTH!
by Andrew Chalk October is Texas Wine Month, and Texas Hill Country Wineries is celebrating with a Passport event that lasts all month...
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Aug 27, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Ancient Peaks 2020 Chardonnay ‘Santa Margarita Ranch’, Paso Robles, CA ($19)
by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Light straw color; Nose: Light oak, wet concrete, white flowers; Palate: Crisp, lean style. A taste marked by...
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Aug 26, 20211 min read


Comedy Is Still Possible...
by Andrew Chalk
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Aug 24, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Ettore 2018 Red Wine, Mendocino County, CA ($60)
by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Impenetrably opaque dark ruby and violet color; Nose: Complex earthy notes. Jammy raspberry fruit. Woody...
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Aug 24, 20211 min read


ONE LEGAL CHANGE THAT TRANSFORMED THE TEXAS WINE INDUSTRY -- TRY IT IN YOUR STATE
by Andrew Chalk On July 9th the Biden administration released an Executive Order instructing the Treasury and the two branches of US...
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Aug 23, 20214 min read


NEW DOG OF THE WEEK! GUESS WHO'S GROWN?
by Andrew Chalk Max, at Lost Oak Winery, had been growing, without anyone noticing! One minute he is small enough to fit on the cover,...
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Aug 20, 20211 min read
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