THE FATHER OF MASON COUNTY WINEMAKING
Don Pullum’s Efforts Bear Fruit After Two Decades by Andrew Chalk Don Pullum started the industry in Mason County with his Akashic...
Wine, Beer, Spirits
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andychalk
- 4 days ago
- 2 min
Prestige Wine Imports Introduces New Rosé to Rapidly Growing Portfolio, Delisa by Mezzacorona
by Andrew Chalk Author Note: I visited Mezzacorona in Trento before the pandemic as part of a media delegation financed by the Trento...
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andychalk
- 6 days ago
- 3 min
WHERE ON EARTH CAN I GET SOME TEXAS WINE MADE FROM ITALIAN GRAPE VARIETIES?
by Andrew Chalk Earlier this year I reviewed the Neapolitan pizza restaurant in San Antonio, Dough. It was distinguished not just by the...
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andychalk
- Jul 29
- 2 min
WINE REVIEW: Smith Devereux La Fleur Rosé, CA ($25)
by Andrew Chalk TASTING NOTES Appearance: Copper and Texas sunset; Nose: Strawberry and roses; Palate: Medium-plus acid, strawberry...
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andychalk
- Jul 28
- 1 min
It Is Time We Introduced The Italian Passion for Aperitivos and Digestivos
by Andrew Chalk In Italy, it's a culture. The pre-meal appetite enhancer or aperitivo (aperitif in French) and the post-meal...
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andychalk
- Jul 25
- 1 min
Flat Top Hills 2021 Buttery Chardonnay, CA ($14)
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES… For Immediate Release Flat Top Hills Expands Line-Up with Buttery Chardonnay Pour a glass and tune in to...
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andychalk
- Jul 22
- 2 min
JAJA TEQUILA FOR NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY JULY 24th
by Andrew Chalk With National Tequila Day this weekend on Sun, Jul 24th, JAJA Tequila is offering cocktail options utilizing all three of...
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andychalk
- Jul 21
- 1 min
Rombauer Zinfandel Is For Barbecue!
FROM THE WIRES... Delight in your happy place by sharing the comforts of a backyard barbecue with friends, family and the 2019 California...
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andychalk
- Jul 20
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Line 39 California Bargains
by Andrew Chalk Simplicity is a way of life at Line 39, where premium wines are crafted with care, and each bottle fully embraces the joy...
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andychalk
- Jul 18
- 3 min
MASON'S TOP GUN
by Andrew Chalk Robb and Dilek Parr, founders of Parr Vineyards, can say exactly when their futures became interwoven with Texas wine. It...
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andychalk
- Jul 13
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Gehricke 2014 Zinfandel, Ponzo Vineyard, Sonoma Valley, CA ($49)
by Andrew Chalk A few years ago California Zinfandels were massive fruit bombs in their youth, fruit that faded in only a handful of...
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andychalk
- Jul 13
- 1 min
Summer Wine Essentials from Martini & Rossi
FROM THE WIRES... Summer is here, which means it’s time to start locking in summer plans with friends and family, and nothing brings...
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andychalk
- Jul 12
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Lohsa 2019 Terre del Poliziano, Morellino di Scansano DOCG.Italy ($16)
by Andrew Chalk Outside of the central Tuscan regions mentioned above, the other key pillar of Tuscan wine production is its coastal...
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andychalk
- Jul 12
- 1 min
Drinks For Dad!
by Andrew Chalk Some drinks we have mentioned before here that seem particularly apposite for Dad's day on June 19th. Mijenta Tequila is...
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andychalk
- Jul 10
- 6 min
THE BADASS OF MASON COUNTY
by Andrew Chalk An early summer stop at the quirkily-named Fly Gap Winery where Brock Estes makes around 800 cases of wine a year in his...
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andychalk
- Jul 8
- 1 min
Mezcal Mavens: Check Out Ojo de Tigre
by Andrew Chalk They already picked up tabs on Cinco de Mayo. Watch out for more promotions in the near future! Sample.
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andychalk
- Jul 7
- 2 min
Neal Family Vineyard Announces Over $200,000 Raised Through Its Namesake Scholarship Program
by Andrew Chalk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Neal Family Vineyard Announces Over $200,000 Raised Through Its Namesake Scholarship Program...
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andychalk
- Jul 6
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Gary Farrell 2018 Pinot Noir, Hallberg Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Co. ($60)
by Andrew Chalk Gary Farrell is a leading producer of Sonoma County pinot noir and this wine continues the record. The tradition goes...
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andychalk
- Jul 6
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Memento Mori 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA ($250)
by Andrew Chalk Little known but likely to be renowned in the future, Memento Mori is best summarized by winemaker Sam Kaplan:...
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andychalk
- Jul 5
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Fattoria Selvapiana 2018 Bucerchiale, Chianti Rufina, Italy ($36)
by Andrew Chalk First created in 1979, Bucerchiale is Selvapiana's flagship wine, a Riserva-level Chianti Rùfina crafted from the grapes...
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andychalk
- Jul 1
- 2 min
DUCA DI SALAPARUTA - INTRODUCING THREE WINES FROM TOP SICILIAN WINERY
by Andrew Chalk Wines of Sicily have been on a tear the last few years as people discover their distinctive grape varieties and value for...
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andychalk
- Jul 1
- 1 min
Grand Brulot Cocktail Thoughts...
by Andrew Chalk Some thought on cocktails from the folks at Grand Brulot Grand Brulot Espresso Martini For this classic espresso martini,...
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andychalk
- Jul 1
- 1 min
July 4th - Try Reposado!
by Andrew Chalk It looks like Dallas is in for a hot July 4th. Time for some cocktails, and why not add JAJA Reposado Tequila to the...
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andychalk
- Jun 30
- 1 min
Stewart's Sodas are now Spiked!
FROM THE WIRES... Stewart’s premium craft sodas, made with cane sugar and natural flavors, have been all-American favorites since...
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andychalk
- Jun 29
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Ancient Peaks 2021 Rosé, Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, CA ($26)
by Andrew Chalk Despite it's prosaic name, this wine is actually 100% pinot noir. It is a copper hue. Aromas of melons, white flowers,...
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andychalk
- Jun 28
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Ferrari-Carano 2019 Chardonnay, Sonoma County, CA ($22)
by Andrew Chalk Ferrari-Carano’s 2019 Chardonnay is a truly versatile wine, making it an ideal choice for spring. This wine is composed...
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andychalk
- Jun 23
- 4 min
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO II WOWS PACKED CROWD AT EATALY WITH HIS TUSCAN WINES
by Andrew Chalk There was hardly a spare seat in the house on Wednesday night as Salvatore Ferragamo II, CEO of Il Borro winery in...
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andychalk
- Jun 23
- 3 min
Check Out Sotol, the Tequila Alternative
FROM THE WIRES... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3 Badge Beverage Introduces Quechol Sotol Derived from the Dasylirion plant in the Mexican state...
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andychalk
- Jun 22
- 1 min
Celebrate the 4th of July with all-American cocktails from Stranahan’s American Single Malt Whiskey
FROM THE WIRES... This Independence Day (July 4th), show off your patriotic pride with flavorful and festive refreshments from the...
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andychalk
- Jun 22
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Charles Krug 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley ($39)
by Andrew Chalk The Charles Krug winery was founded in1861 by Prussian immigrant Charles Krug. It was the Mondavi family winery from 1943...
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