Because another wine food and travel blog was way too long.
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Razor’s Edge Shiraz Grenache Blend 2006As I have not yet switched providers, and my current one is still being as Com-*@#$ing-castic as usual, I am writing this at Chelsea, my favorite wine bar in all of Texas. While I have not visited every wine bar in Texas, it isn’t for lack of trying, but I will be surprised if I ever find a better one. So, being without either an Internet connection or a clue what to write about, I came to Chelsea to mooch off of their Wi-Fi connection and request a wine that is worth writing about. The fine folks at Chelsea did not disappoint me on either count. I connected to their network, and Emelie hooked me up with a nice Shiraz/Grenache blend from the McLaren Vale region of Australia. The 2006 Razor’s Edge Shiraz Grenache is a delicious example of why these two grapes are so often used together. The color is an inky deep purple moving towards ruby on the edges. The nose is big and full of fruit, followed by Grenache’s distinctive spice and ashtray aromas. The flavors are big and bold. Blackberry, blueberry, raspberry and plum dominate, with hints of smoke, dark brown sugar and leather. The finish is long and spicy, with elements of mocha, prune, and a little more brown sugar. If the French ever develop the Australians’ fetish for cleanliness, this is what the wines of the Southern Rhone might taste like. While I hope that they both retain their distinctive styles, that may give you an idea of how good this wine is. The best news about this wine is that it can be had for under $13.00 American. As I start my second tasty glass, it occurs to me that perhaps I should stick with my current Internet provider so that I have an excuse to come to the Chelsea Wine Bar to write and post my articles. While there may truly be no place like home, I could easily get used to sitting at the bar, listening to the fantastic jukebox, while sipping on something tasty while typing this babble. To show you why I love this place so much, here are a few photos. My wife, a much more accomplished photographer than I am, will probably do a photo feature later, but here is a quick taste.
The jukebox and piano at Chelsea.
Mayra and Emelie
The mural behind the bar at Chelsea. 
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October 10th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Hey Joe,
Sorry for not getting back to you…yes, I generally do work weekends at Cova. I'm working this Friday and Saturday night. Generally…I do not work the day shift on the weekend (and usually I don't work Sundays…but that also changes…)
So, let me know if you have an inkling to stop by your 'other' favorite wine bar…:)
Also, let's drink some beers sooner than later…
Steve
December 6th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
[...] We each ordered a RED Zinfandel; Joe one from Sonoma, and I from Napa, along with some hors d’oeuvres. Immediately feeling something akin to buyer’s remorse after one glass and a quick meal, we left and headed to Chelsea. [...]
February 3rd, 2009 at 1:05 pm
You women look extremely classy wish we had ladies like you in Canada.
March 7th, 2009 at 12:08 am
hotties in the picture!!!!
March 23rd, 2009 at 11:28 pm
[...] have had similar positive and negative experiences in Houston. One of the reasons we love Chelsea Wine Bar is the friendly, knowledgeable and thoroughly trained staff. Mayra, Juan and Matthew always make [...]
May 29th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
[...] After sitting in the house for a week with little else to do but catch up on Season 4 of Weeds (before the new Season premiers on Monday, June 8th!) I decided to venture out to our favorite little Clear Lake “Bay Area” wine haunt, Chelsea Wine Bar. [...]
August 25th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
[...] but folks in the wine business all seem pretty connected. One of the first few times we visited Chelsea Wine Bar in El Lago, we met Emelie. Emelie’s a bubbly blond (on the right, that’s Mayra on the [...]