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WINE REVIEW: 2012 Tapiz ‘Las Notas de Jean Claude’, Mendoza, Argentina ($98)
by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Ruby with opaque core and translucent rim; Nose: Cedar, raspberries, thyme, cassis; Palate: Velvety tannins,...
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Jan 8, 20201 min read


WINE REVIEW: Four Expressions of Siduri Pinot Noir
by Andrew Chalk 2017 Siduri Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA ($30) Appearance: Light color saturation with translucency at the core...
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Jan 7, 20202 min read


WINE REVIEW: 2013 Bonobo Winery Cabernet Franc, Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan ($54)
by Andrew Chalk The current vintage is 2017 (and the above price reflects that) but we thought it would be helpful in understanding its...
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Jan 6, 20201 min read


WINE REVIEW: Goose Ridge Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc ‘Estate Bottled’, Columbia Valley, WA ($18)
by Andrew Chalk Goose Ridge Winery & Vineyards, owned and operated by the Monson Family. As fourth-generation farmers, the family started...
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Jan 2, 20201 min read


Partida Añejo Has A Solution For The Cold Weather
by Andrew Chalk This works BTW! Heated Affair Ingredients 2 oz Partida Añejo 6 oz Hot Winter Spiced Apple Cider ½ part Lemon juice Heavy...
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Dec 31, 20191 min read


LA CREMA WINERY: A REASSESSMENT
by Andrew Chalk Consider La Crema, a brand ubiquitous on wine lists and retail shelves, typically led by Russian River, Sonoma Coast, and...
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Dec 30, 20196 min read


Hurry For This New Year's Eve Bargain Wine
by Andrew Chalk Live in Dallas? Hit Jimmy's Food Store right away for this prosecco bargain right now. Mionetto Prosecco Brut $7.99 (reg...
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Dec 27, 20191 min read


WINE REVIEW: 2016 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Sonoma Co., CA ($35)
by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Medium ruby. Opaque centre, transparent rim; Nose: Cedar, blackberry, some earthy notes; Palate: Soft...
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Dec 24, 20191 min read


WINE REVIEW: Nyetimber Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine, England ($65)
by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Deep West Texas sunset color. Fine mousse of bubbles spiralling upwards; Nose: Rose petals, strawberry, with...
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Dec 23, 20191 min read


WINE REVIEW: 2015 Handpicked Wines Pinot Noir, Tasmania, Australia ($50)
by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Ruby to garnet color. Translucent at core, watery meniscus’ Nose: Savory, forest floor, tomato, black tea...
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Dec 17, 20191 min read


WINE REVIEW: 2017 Sinor-LaVallée Syrah, San Luis Obispo, CA ($26)
by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Intense opaque ruby. Bright, clear. Nose: Bacon, tobacco, smoke, plum, Palate: Medium acid, soft chewy...
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Dec 13, 20191 min read


WINE REVIEW: 2017 Tongue Dancer 'Pinot de Ville', Pinot Noir Putnam Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, CA ($65)
by Andrew Chalk TASTING NOTES Appearance: Bright ruby. Near opaque at core with watery rim; Nose: Earthy, forest floor, raspberry, dusty...
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Dec 11, 20192 min read


WINE REVIEW: 2017 Cono Sur ‘Bicicleta’ Limited Edn. Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle Central, Chile ($11)
by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Ruby red translucent core. Watery rim. Nose: Abundant red fruit of raspberry, cranberry, bruised tomato. Hint...
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Dec 10, 20191 min read
Get $25 For Opening a SoFi Money Account with $100.
by Andrew Chalk SoFi Money will give you $25 when you sign up and deposit $100, and you can leverage this by referring friends – which...
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Dec 9, 20191 min read


BACARDI Launches New Coconut Cream Liqueur: Coquito
by Andrew Chalk Coconut and rum are just made to go together. Thus, I predict that BACARDÍ Coquito will be a big seasonal success for...
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Dec 9, 20191 min read


DELILLE CELLARS LAUNCHES RESERVATION SYSTEM FOR NEW RETAIL TOWER — OPENS FOR TASTING FRIDAY, DEC. 6
Media Release... WHAT: DeLille Cellars Reservation System Live – guests can now reserve a classic wine tasting, group private tasting,...
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Dec 5, 20192 min read
How one French producer is navigating the US tariffs
by Andrew Chalk https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/how-one-french-producer-navigating-us-tariffs?fbclid=IwAR309z4RBjgZvPblGlBJ69s...
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Dec 4, 20191 min read


Siduri Announces New Winemaker
by Andrew Chalk Important announcement from one of the best pinot noir producers on the West Coast. And there is a Dallas connection:...
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Dec 4, 20194 min read


IF 'TIS THE SEASON TO INDULGE, THEN THIS IS THE INDULGENCE
by Andrew Chalk Can rum take on Single Malt? Try BACARDI Gran Reserva Especial (16-year old), and then decide. As they say at BACARDI......
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Dec 3, 20191 min read


San Antonio Update
by Andrew Chalk (reprinted due to lack of popular demand from 2015, when it appeared in Cocktails and Joints (RIP)) Just back from a trip...
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Dec 2, 20198 min read
How To Tour English Wineries
by Andrew Chalk https://grapecollective.com/articles/how-to-tour-english-wineries
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Nov 29, 20191 min read


AVA Update: SLO to Be Recognized
by Andrew Chalk Check it out here.
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Nov 27, 20191 min read


AN INTERVIEW WITH FRANCK DUBOEUF, CEO OF LES VINS GEORGE DUBOEUF
by Andrew Chalk Houston, TX, USA: Thursday November 21st (Beaujolais Nouveau Release Day) Q: How has the 2019 growing season been? Franck...
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Nov 26, 20192 min read


VINTAGE REPORT: BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU HAS IMPROVED A LOT
by Andrew Chalk Last Thursday was 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau Release Day. The first day that 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau, the quickly vinified...
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Nov 25, 20192 min read
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