Author Archives: TheWineEpicure

Vintage 2015 (mostly) Cru Classe Bordeaux Tasting on March 6th

Tuesday March 6, 2018 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice This event was originally scheduled for Tuesday January 16, 2018 but we had to cancel due to extreme winter weather conditions (the “Ice-Pocolypse” that virtually … Continue reading

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JAMES BARLOW’S ‘STEALS OF THE MONTH’ FOR FEBRUARY 2018

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, The weather is starting to warm up!  That said, it’s still a red wine centric time of year.  I have picked out three fun, high quality, low cost wines that are sure to tide you over … Continue reading

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JAMES BARLOW’S ‘THE THIRTEEN’ PICKS OF FEBRUARY 2018

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, Happy New Year!  I apologize, but the end of 2017 and beginning of 2018 have been an extremely busy time for me.  I have put this blog on the backburner for a month, but time’s up!  … Continue reading

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VINTAGE 2015 (MOSTLY) CRU CLASSE BORDEAUX TASTING

Ladies and Gentlemen, Join me for this SPECtacular event! Vintage 2015 (Mostly) Cru Classé Bordeaux Tasting Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice Spec’s will host over 30 Bordeaux chateau owners, directors, and/or winemakers presenting 62 … Continue reading

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JAMES BARLOW’S ‘NO BRAINER’ BUBBLES FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE 2017

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, Party Time!  It’s the time of the year to celebrate to the best of 2017 and the coming of 2018.  Here are some party sparklers that are sure to put some real ‘POP’ in your festivities!  HAPPY … Continue reading

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FREE CUSTOMER APPRECIATION JAPANESE WHISKY CLASS TONIGHT!

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I apologize for the short notice of this event (I was just made aware of it myself).  But if you can, tonight at the Spec’s Oak Ridge North, we will have a specialty Japanese whisky tasting with … Continue reading

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JAMES BARLOW’S ‘TOP PICKS’ OF 2017

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, We are quickly coming to a close with 2017!  It is that time of the year where I pore over my tasting notes throughout the year and pick MY TOP PICKS OF 2017.  This year’s list … Continue reading

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JAMES BARLOW BACK IN STORE FOR A LIMITED TIME AND ‘STEALS OF THE MONTH’ FOR NOVEMBER 2017

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I have Great News!  Next Tuesday and Wednesday the 21st and 22nd of November, I will be on the floor at Spec’s Rayford/Sawdust to aid you all with your Thanksgiving Day choices.  So make sure to … Continue reading

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JAMES BARLOW’S ‘THE THIRTEEN’ PICKS FOR THANKSGIVING 2017

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I don’t know about you, but I am ready to run full force into the holidays.  It’s time to celebrate the important things in life with such a tumultuous year we have all endured.  I am … Continue reading

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RIEDEL CONSUMER TASTING: ONLY 10 SEATS LEFT!

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I ONLY HAVE 10 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS EVENT IN THE WOODLANDS!  IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT THIS THURSDAY, WE WILL BE OFFERING THE SAME CLASS AT OUR FLAGSHIP SMITH STREET LOCATION ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH … Continue reading

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