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WINE REVIEW: Mascota Vineyards, 2017 Unánime Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina ($20)
by Andrew Chalk Sipping this wine, or feeling the heft of its bottle, leaves you expecting the price to be double what it is. Bold,...
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Jun 9, 20211 min read
Fetzer Vineyards Is Now a B-Corp. Whazzat?
by Andrew Chalk From the IRS comes the obscure name, the “B-Corp.”. It is a corporation dedicated to some social goal to do good. Fetzer...
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Jun 8, 20211 min read
New Dog of The Week!
by Andrew Chalk Edge of the Lake Vineyard and Winery is a great place to visit and under an hour from Dallas. When you go, be sure to...
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Jun 5, 20211 min read
WINE REVIEW: Guinigi Prosecco, DOC Treviso, Italy ($17)
by Andrew Chalk A charming Prosecco that you should consider for the coming warmer days when relaxing outdoors. The producer says With...
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Jun 4, 20211 min read
RTD: Landmark Vineyards, 2015 Overlook Vineyards, Pinot Noir, CA ($27)
by Andrew Chalk Captured at its peak. At least, that is my estimate. Through a virtually opaque ruby mass tinged with hues of molasses...
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Jun 3, 20211 min read
Plum Brandy From Serbia ($30, 750ml)
by Andrew Chalk We live in a world of spirit entropy. That is, the field of spirits available to us broadens every year. The latest...
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Jun 1, 20213 min read
WINE REVIEW: Siduri 2019 Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, OR ($35)
by Andrew Chalk Siduri, having established itself over a quarter of a century as an innovative pinot noir producer, pivots to produce...
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May 31, 20211 min read
Taffer’s Mixologist Puts Cocktails in Everybody’s Hands
by Andrew Chalk Created by Bar Rescue host and hospitality expert Jon Taffer the line of taffers mixtures turn anyone into bartender....
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May 31, 20211 min read
NEW DOG OF THE WEEK!
Nicole and Walt Roper of 4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery in Muenster never intended to get Lucy, a Great Pyrenees. She just appeared. They...
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May 28, 20211 min read
A Gin Bender -- Wild Roots Cucumber and Grapefruit Gin ($27.95)
by Andrew Chalk There is a gin craze going on with craft distillers springing up everywhere like toadstools after a rain shower. One...
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May 28, 20211 min read
WINE REVIEW: Smith-Madrone 2017 Chardonnay, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, CA ($40)
by Andrew Chalk Consistency might be the watchword at Smith-Madrone, a winery that perennially turns out good quality wines at...
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May 26, 20211 min read
WINE REVIEW: Scheid Vineyards 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Grown, Monterey, CA ($22)
by Andrew Chalk A light straw color and citric nose are the lead into this well-balanced wine. Made with no oak exposure, the pure fruit...
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May 26, 20212 min read
WINE REVIEW Sosie 2017 Red Blend, Cavedale Vineyard, Moon Mountain District, Sonoma County, CA ($45)
by Andrew Chalk A blend of 45% cabernet sauvignon, 45% merlot, and 10% cabernet franc. This is Sosie’s homage to Bordeaux. Grown at...
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May 25, 20211 min read
WINE REVIEW Cakebread 2019 Chardonnay, Napa ($40)
by Andrew Chalk Cakebread suggests that this wine is ideal for Mother’s Day. “Cakebread Cellars wines make for a simple yet thoughtful...
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May 24, 20211 min read
MEZCAL MOMENT: Bozal Madrecuishe Single Maguey Mezcal, MX ($80)
by Andrew Chalk Bozal Mezcal, a wildly refined label made from indigenous Mexican agave, is a single maguey (species) mezcal, the species...
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May 20, 20211 min read
WINE REVIEW: Ruffino Prosecco, DOC, Italy ($14)
by Andrew Chalk Get ready for summer days, served best with Italy’s best known sparkling wine, Prosecco. TASTING NOTES Appearance: Light...
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May 20, 20211 min read
A Boutique Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Destined For The Front Row
by Andrew Chalk It is virtually never that I attend a wine tasting where I not only have not had any wines by that producer but where I...
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May 19, 20213 min read
NAPA/SONOMA BEHIND THE SCENES WINE TOUR WITH CHEF KENT RATHBUN
by Andrew Chalk From the wires... https://lux214.com/napa-wine-tour/
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May 18, 20211 min read
Ready For Memorial Day? We Test Watkins Seasonings
by Andrew Chalk My interest gland perked up when The Watkins Co. offered to send me some of their products to try because they make...
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May 17, 20215 min read
NEW DOG OF THE WEEK!
Corki and Rhodi - Texas Legato Winery, Lampasas At Texas Legato Winery Corki and Rhodi are best buds. Rohdi, a 13 year-old Shih Tzu,...
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May 14, 20211 min read
BENRIACH SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY CELEBRATES OPENING OF FIRST OFFICIAL VISITOR CENTER
Book Your Tour Now.... by Andrew Chalk SCOTLAND (APRIL 29, 2021) - Benriach Distillery, located in Scotland’s Speyside region, is gearing...
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May 14, 20213 min read
Clown Shoes Is Serious
by Andrew Chalk Clown shoes has gone crazy with beer varieties, and the varieties are crazy and good! 12 unique beers ranging from IPAs...
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May 12, 20212 min read
A South African Winemaker and an American Importer Carry On Business in a Pandemic
by Andrew Chalk The COVID-19 pandemic could hardly have come at a more difficult time for the South African wine industry. The country...
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May 12, 20214 min read
WINE REVIEW: Stags’ Leap Winery, ‘The Investor’, Napa Valley Red Wine, CA ($60)
by Andrew Chalk From the wires... “Finding the perfect Father’s Day gift can be tough, especially for the dad who has “everything.” To...
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May 10, 20211 min read
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