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WINE REVIEW: William Chris Vineyards 2018 Mourvèdre La Pradera Vineyards, Texas High Plains ($38)
by Andrew Chalk Mourvèdre (also known as Monastrel) is one of the best-performing wines in Texas and William Chris Vineyards is one of...
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Oct 6, 20201 min read


WINE REVIEW: Pheasant Ridge 2015 ‘Blanc de Noirs’ Sparkling Wine, Texas High Plains ($30)
by Andrew Chalk Sparkling wine has been one of the growth categories in Texas wine over the last few years. There are several ways to...
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Oct 5, 20201 min read


RAVE FROM THE GRAVE: Inwood Estates Vineyards, 2012 Chardonnay, ‘William Fears Vineyard’ Dallas Co.
by Andrew Chalk Dallas County is well known as the global epicenter of fine Chardonnay wine growing, although pretenders like Meursault...
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Oct 2, 20201 min read


WINE REVIEW: Bonterra 2019 Chardonnay, California ($15)
by Andrew Chalk Bonterra is best known for two things: A commitment to use 100% organic grapes, and good value. This Chardonnay is no...
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Oct 1, 20201 min read


WINE REVIEW: Ron Yates 2016 ‘Amalgamation’, Texas ($29)
by Andrew Chalk Amalgamation is Ron Yates Bordeaux blend. Blended from 57% Merlot 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, it most...
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Sep 30, 20202 min read


WINE REVIEW: Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brut 2006 ‘Cuvée Nicolas Francois’, France ($164)
by Andrew Chalk One of the most prestigious houses in Champagne made this impressive wine that could age for many more years. While...
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Sep 29, 20201 min read


RAVE FROM THE GRAVE: Pheasant Ridge 2002 Pinot Noir, Texas High Plains. ($∞)
by Andrew Chalk In 2002 the highest grossing movie was “Lord of The Rings: The Twin Towers”. The top single was ‘How You Remind Me’, by...
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Sep 28, 20201 min read


WINE REVIEW: Scheid Family Wines, 2018 Very Dark Red, Monterey Co., CA ($25)
by Andrew Chalk From Press Release… SALINAS, California – August 26, 2020 – Scheid Family Wines of Monterey County, California is proud...
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Sep 25, 20202 min read


WINE REVIEW: Knotty Vines 2018 Pinot Noir, California ($15)
by Andrew Chalk Knotty Vines is a line of wines produced by Rodney Strong Vineyards to serve the ‘value’ section of the buying public....
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Sep 24, 20201 min read


WINE REVIEW: Pellegrini 2018 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, CA ($30)
by Andrew Chalk The Pellegrini winery produces a full range of wines from their home region of Sonoma County. This Pinot Noir really...
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Sep 23, 20201 min read


WINE REVIEW: Arché 2015 Chardonnay, Montague County, Texas ($∞)
Ageing gracefully! by Andrew Chalk This is a library wine. I doubt that anyone who has not already purchased a bottle of the 239 cases...
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Sep 21, 20201 min read


WINE REVIEW: Backsberg 2019 Pinotage Rosé, South Africa ($15)
by Andrew Chalk You may not have heard of this winery but they have been around for over 100 years. This is another South African gem...
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Sep 21, 20201 min read


WINE REVIEW: Two Summer Whites From Portugal
by Andrew Chalk We have covered the wines of vinho verde here before, now we are receiving wines from subregions of this exciting part of...
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Sep 18, 20201 min read
The Wire Meets The Bead
by Andrew Chalk Idris Elba is launching a Champagne...
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Sep 17, 20201 min read


WINE REVIEW: Eden Hill Vineyard 2018 ‘Wine = C2, Texas High Plains ($65)
by Andrew Chalk This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot from continuously impressive Eden Hill Vineyard is...
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Sep 16, 20201 min read


Church's Chicken New Go Box Takes Your Meals Anywhere
by Andrew Chalk From the Newswires: With COVID-19 significantly shifting consumer habits and increase demand for off-premise dining,...
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Sep 15, 20201 min read


HONORS FOR WINE WRITING -- ANYONE CAN GIVE 'EM
by Andrew Chalk It’s been a tough week. The “Top 101 Wine Writers of 2020” has just been released -- and I’m not in it. Should I be...
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Sep 12, 20203 min read


Movie Review: A CHEF'S VOYAGE
What happens when a three Michelin star chef from California visits France? by Andrew Chalk Set the controls for Virtual Cinema on...
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Sep 11, 20204 min read


WINE REVIEW: A TRIO OF CONCANNON CABERNET SAUVIGNONS
by Andrew Chalk Concannon has a special role in California Cabernet Sauvignon. With over 130 years of history, Concannon Vineyard is...
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Sep 10, 20202 min read


WINE REVIEW: Bar Z Tempranillo ‘Newsom Vineyards’, 2011, Texas High Plains, TX ($30)
by Andrew Chalk Bar Z Winery is one of the most remote wineries in Texas, located just south of Amarillo in Canyon. It is closer to...
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Sep 9, 20201 min read


WINE REVIEW: Checking in with Gary Farrell Vineyards and Winery
by Andrew Chalk Gary Farrell has moved on from his eponymous winery after establishing a significant reputation there for the winery and...
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Sep 8, 20203 min read


Barbecue Stop: Danny’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, Athens, TX
by Andrew Chalk I once did a cooking program at a junior college at which the class discussed what should be on the customer table at...
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Sep 7, 20202 min read


Veldhuizan Cheese Making Class
by Andrew Chalk From media services: Cheese Making Class Aged Cow Milk Cheese September 10th, 9am-3:30pm Learn how to make cheese! In...
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Sep 6, 20201 min read


Past Tense: Before He Came to Jalisco Norte, José Meza Built a Compelling Resume on Two Continents
by Andrew Chalk When I heard in 2017 that a new restaurant, Jalisco Norte, opening in Turtle Creek Village, had hired a young Mexican...
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Sep 4, 20204 min read
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