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James Barlow’s ‘Steals of the Month’ for July 2017

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, We are in the middle of the ‘dog days’ of summer.  It is HOT,HOT, HOT!  Here are several deliciously fun wines that are built for easy drinking through the scorching Houston weather.  Enjoy! Particular ‘Old Vine’ Garnacha 2013 … Continue reading

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Free Customer Appreciation Wine Tasting at Spec’s Oak Ridge North Featuring Landmark Wines and Master Sommelier Joe Spellman

Ladies and Gentlemen, Please join us for a wonderful Free wine tasting with one of the more knowledgeable wine professionals in the business. RSVP to rsvp_woodlands@specsonline.com or jamesbarlow25@hotmail.com Take a tour of California with Landmark Wines hosted by the Winery’s Master … Continue reading

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JAMES BARLOW’S ‘THE THIRTEEN’ PICKS OF JULY 2017

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I apologize for the tardiness of this month’s release but I took a vacation, so now I’m a bit behind.  Kids are out of school, vacations are booming, and that usually means that people are lighter in … Continue reading

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A ROSE REVOLUTION WINE TASTING AND PAIRING NEXT WEEK!

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, *The tasting is next week! There are still spots available.  Don’t miss out on this deliciously refreshing tasting on some of the world’s more versatile wines!* RSVP to Jamesbarlow25@hotmail.com Dry Rose wines are the hottest growing category … Continue reading

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A ROSE REVOLUTION! WINE TASTING AND PAIRING AT PALLOTTA’S ITALIAN GRILL

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, Dry Rose wines are the hottest growing category in the United States with soaring sales over the past several years. Please join me on Wednesday, July 19th for a Rose Revolution!  Rose is becoming a wine that … Continue reading

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James Barlow’s ‘Steals of the Month’ for June 2017 and a Rose Revolution tasting at Pallotta’s Italian Grill

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, Well, the heat is back!  After a lovely Spring, Summer is upon us with a vengeance.  This time of the year, I generally gravitate towards lighter wines with good acidity to keep my palate refreshed.  Here are … Continue reading

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JAMES BARLOW’S ‘THE THIRTEEN’ PICKS OF JUNE 2017

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, Summer is upon us.  I tend to stick to lighter wines such as Rose this time of year, but I have tasted some outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon based wines lately so I feel compelled to put you … Continue reading

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Free Whitehall Lane Customer Appreciation Tasting on 6-13-17

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I have a treat for you all coming up in less than 2 weeks.  Whitehall Lane’s National Sales Manager, Leah Carlton, will be in town and would like to pour some wine for you!  I have … Continue reading

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JAMES BARLOW’S ‘THE THIRTEEN’ PICKS OF MAY 2017

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I apologize for the tardiness of this email, but I have been extremely busy as of late.  I recently took on the role of managing the world’s finest varietal specific glassware, Riedel.  I just returned from … Continue reading

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Liberation de Paris Free Consumer Tasting at Spec’s Oak Ridge North

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I have a real treat for you tomorrow!  I apologize about the short notice, but Jean Francois Bonnete’s wines are delicious, French, and inexpensive!  He is an absolute character who is passionate about these wines and … Continue reading

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