-
Archives
- September 2025
- August 2025
- June 2025
- May 2025
- December 2024
- October 2024
- August 2024
- June 2024
- May 2024
- April 2024
- March 2024
- February 2024
- January 2024
- December 2023
- November 2023
- September 2023
- August 2023
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- April 2022
- February 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- December 2020
- November 2020
- October 2020
- September 2020
- August 2020
- June 2020
- May 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- November 2019
- October 2019
- September 2019
- August 2019
- July 2019
- June 2019
- May 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
-
Meta
Author Archives: TheWineEpicure
JAMES BARLOW’S ‘THE THIRTEEN’ PICKS OF AUGUST 2015
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I hope everyone is braving the dog days of summer with high spirits. As you all know, I have been splitting time between the new Oak Ridge and the Rayford/Sawdust location so it has been harder … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
JAMES BARLOW’S ‘STEALS OF THE MONTH’ AND A FREE ITALIAN WINE CONSUMER TASTING ON JULY 29TH
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I am extremely excited to be able to give you all an inside look of what all goes into choosing the wines that come into our portfolio. Join me Wednesday, July 29th from 6:30-8:00 PM where we will be featuring Spec’s … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
JAMES BARLOW’S ‘THE THIRTEEN’ PICKS OF JULY 2015
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, The dog days of summer have really just been an extension of the rainy May showers this year. I almost welcome the heat if it gives us a reprieve from the rain! I have been fielding … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
1 Comment
JAMES BARLOW’S ‘STEALS OF THE MONTH’ FOR JUNE 2015
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I have some spectacular value wines for your perusal this month. I had dinner with Ken Forrester several years ago in South Africa and am very pleased to be able to offer his quality wines at … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
JAMES BARLOW’S ‘THE THIRTEEN’ PICKS OF JUNE 2015
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I hope everyone was able to brave the torrential rain that has pounded Texas this past month. On the bright side, most of our lakes are finally back to normal after the long drought that Texas … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
1 Comment
CONSUMER TASTING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH WITH WINEMAKERS FROM MURPHY GOODE & EDMEADES
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I have a rare treat coming up Wednesday, June 10th from 6:30-8pm at the New Spec’s Oak Ridge North location. I will have not one, but TWO California winemakers in house to sample and talk about … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
2 Comments
JAMES BARLOW’S ‘STEALS OF THE MONTH’ FOR MAY 2015/ DIRECTIONS FOR TASTING
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I really love these picks for the month of May. As the heat rises, my wine selections become fresh and vivacious. I am excited to hear everyone’s feedback! Also, The Tasting at the New Spec’s Oak … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
2 Comments
Consumer Wine Tasting at the New Spec’s Oak Ridge North next Thursday, May 21st.
This event is free for our valued customers. Seating is limited and an RSVP is required. The tasting will be Thursday, May 21st from 6:30-8:00pm. Call me (281)-362-9131 or email me to reserve a seat. See you next Thursday! … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
27 Comments
JAMES BARLOW’S ‘THE THIRTEEN’ PICKS OF MAY 2015
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, The heat and humidity are quickly descending upon us. As the temperature rises, my palate begins to gravitate towards lighter wines with higher acidity that will quench my core. Mind you, I still have plenty of … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
1 Comment
JAMES BARLOW’S ‘THE THIRTEEN’ PICKS AND ‘STEALS OF THE MONTH’ COMBINED
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, Tax season is upon us and many are penny pinching to get through this trying time of the year. Nothing pairs better with writing your friendly government representative a check than a nice glass of wine to … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
4 Comments