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THE CHALK REPORT
Food, Wine, Travel
andychalk
- 11 hours ago
- 1 min
THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’. PART 3
Château Dargan, 2018 Moulis-en-Médoc, Bordeaux, France ($23) by Andrew Chalk Do some of the best, and most expensive, wines of the world ...
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andychalk
- 1 day ago
- 2 min
THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’. PART 2.
Chateau Laujac 'L de Laffitte Laujac', 2018 Médoc, Bordeaux, France ($21) by Andrew Chalk Do some of the best, and most expensive, wines...
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andychalk
- 2 days ago
- 4 min
IF YOU CAN’T TASTE WINE FAULTS, CAN YOU TASTE WINE? PART 6: MLF + high Ph = FAULTS GALORE!
by Andrew Chalk I just spent a day in College Station in the most enjoyable way possible -- at a Texas A&M University course in “Wine...
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andychalk
- 5 days ago
- 3 min
IF YOU CAN’T TASTE WINE FAULTS, CAN YOU TASTE WINE? PART 5: VOLATILE ACIDITY
by Andrew Chalk I just spent a day in College Station in the most enjoyable way possible -- at a Texas A&M University course in “Wine...
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andychalk
- 6 days ago
- 2 min
STK IS IN TOWN -- AND THEY KNOW HOW TO THROW A PARTY!
by Andrew Chalk You have to have a strategy to get attention if you plan to open a steakhouse in 75201, which is zoned “steakhouse”. STK,...
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andychalk
- 6 days ago
- 4 min
IF YOU CAN’T TASTE WINE FAULTS, CAN YOU TASTE WINE? PART 4: CORK TAINT
by Andrew Chalk I just spent a day in College Station in the most enjoyable way possible -- at a Texas A&M University course in “Wine...
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andychalk
- Feb 1
- 2 min
IF YOU CAN’T TASTE WINE FAULTS, CAN YOU TASTE WINE? PART 3: HYDROGEN SULFIDE AND SULFUR AROMAS
by Andrew Chalk I just spent a day in College Station in the most enjoyable way possible -- at a Texas A&M University course in “Wine...
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andychalk
- Jan 31
- 3 min
STALWORTH - A NEW NAME TO WATCH IN RUTHERFORD
In honor of Donald M. Hess (1936-2023) who passed away on Monday 30th January in Bern, Switzerland. This article discusses the...
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andychalk
- Jan 31
- 3 min
IF YOU CAN’T TASTE WINE FAULTS, CAN YOU TASTE WINE? PART 2: BRETTANOMYCES
by Andrew Chalk I just spent a day in College Station in the most enjoyable way possible -- at a Texas A&M University course in “Wine...
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andychalk
- Jan 30
- 3 min
IF YOU CAN’T TASTE WINE FAULTS, CAN YOU TASTE WINE? PART 1: OXIDATION
by Andrew Chalk I just spent a day in College Station in the most enjoyable way possible -- at a Texas A&M University course in “Wine...
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andychalk
- Jan 27
- 1 min
Ancient Peaks -- Impressive Cabernet Blends From Paso Robles
by Andrew Chalk Find out about it here...
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andychalk
- Jan 27
- 2 min
CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY AT EATALY THIS YEAR!
FROM THE WIRES… Whether you’re in for a romantic evening or sharing the love with family and friends, Eataly has all the ingredients you...
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andychalk
- Jan 26
- 2 min
THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’
by Andrew Chalk Do some of the best, and most expensive, wines of the world come from Bordeaux? Sure. Today one can buy 2011 Château...
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andychalk
- Jan 25
- 1 min
Cockburn's Special Reserve ($20)
FROM THE WIRES... If fears of inflation are panicking your pocketbook, you can still have or better yet gift a delicious taste of luxury...
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andychalk
- Jan 24
- 1 min
VALPOLICELLA DOC “TORRE DEL FALASCO”
FROM THE WIRES GRAPE VARIETIES Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Molinara VINIFICATION Crushing-destemming of the grapes. Fermentation...
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andychalk
- Jan 23
- 1 min
GUINIGI 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG ($30)
FROM THE WIRES... Sourced from the D.O.C.G. Chianti Classico area, specifically the region between Florence and Siena, this Italian red...
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andychalk
- Jan 20
- 1 min
CASE DRAGONES REPOSADO TEQUILA-- SMOOTHEST YET
FROM THE WIRES Casa Dragones, just launched a brand-new, uniquely crafted expression. Born in San Miguel de Allende in 2009, Casa...
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andychalk
- Jan 19
- 3 min
61 Osteria, the Upscale Italian Restaurant from Award-Winning Chef Set to Open Early 2023
FROM THE WIRES The concept, spearheaded by Fort Worth’s noteworthy restaurateur/chef duo, Adam Jones and Chef Blaine Staniford, will...
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andychalk
- Jan 18
- 2 min
BERINGER BROS. CELEBRATES SECOND YEAR AS THE OFFICIAL WINE OF THE CMA AWARDS
FROM THE WIRES... NAPA, CA, November 1, 2022 – Back for the second year, Beringer Bros. Spirit Barrel Aged Wines joins forces with the...
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andychalk
- Jan 17
- 3 min
HOTEL CERRO: TRANQUILITY IN SAN LUIS OBISPO
by Andrew Chalk EGO - WHO WE ARE I stumbled into the hotel lobby around seven o’ clock in the evening. Physically exhausted after a long...
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andychalk
- Jan 16
- 1 min
Booker’s Bourbon Releases Final Batch of 2022 Collection
FROM THE WIRES... Booker's Bourbon has released its fourth and final batch of the 2022 collection - Booker’s Batch 2022-04, “Pinkie’s...
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andychalk
- Jan 14
- 1 min
Mezcal: El Silencio Espadín
by Andrew Chalk Founded in 2013 by Mexico City Natives Fausto Zapata and Vicente Cisneros, Mezcal El Silencio has played an integral role...
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andychalk
- Jan 13
- 3 min
LUKE ROGERS IS GOING BIGGER, BADDER…NOW!
by Andrew Chalk Luke Rogers has left the Cathedral (Bistro that is) and struck out on the biggest challenge of his professional career....
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andychalk
- Jan 12
- 1 min
NOT JUST ANY PORT IN A STORM…
KOPKE 2020 VINTAGE PORT -- CASK SAMPLE by Andrew Chalk Kopke is the oldest port house in the world. Since 1638 they have been making one...
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andychalk
- Jan 11
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Taylor Family Vineyards 2019 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, Stags Leap District ($145) by Andrew Chalk The estate vineyard behind this wine is on a hillside in the Stags Leap District....
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andychalk
- Jan 10
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Smith-Madrone 2017 Riesling, Estate Bottled, Napa Valley, Spring Mtn. District ($33)
by Andrew Chalk Thirty years ago, Riesling in Napa Valley was not uncommon. Even Robert Mondavi Winery grew a Johannisberg Riesling. Over...
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andychalk
- Jan 9
- 1 min
Try this organic extra-virgin olive oil, "Pace da Poggio Etrusco"
by Andrew Chalk News from Pamela Sheldon Johns: Hello friends, reaching out to let you know that we are shipping our new olive oil. ...
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andychalk
- Jan 6
- 1 min
La Gioiosa Et Amorosa 2021 Prosecco Millesimato Rosé Brut DOC, Italy ($12)
by Andrew Chalk Rosé is a comparatively recent variant of Prosecco, approved only in August 2020. So right was the innovation that over...
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andychalk
- Jan 5
- 1 min
CEREAL FOR THE 'MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY'
FROM THE WIRES Three Wishes is a female-founded, design-forward cereal that tastes like childhood indulgence but is actually great for...
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andychalk
- Jan 4
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: GUINIGI 2016 Barolo D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy ($60)
by Andrew Chalk “The King of Wines…and the Wine of Kings” is the name given to Barolo, a 100% Nebbiolo from a tiny village appellation in...
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andychalk
- Jan 3
- 2 min
WINE REVIEW: SMITH-MADRONE 2018 Chardonnay ‘Estate Bottled’, Spring Mtn Dist., Napa Valley, CA ($45)
by Andrew Chalk Smith-Madrone is over 50 years old, but one of the quiet heroes of Napa. So quiet that its consistent commitment to...
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andychalk
- Jan 2
- 2 min
Filippo Berio Introduces Vegan Pesto
FROM THE WIRES... Basil and Sundried Tomato flavors hit shelves this fall LYNDHURST, N.J. – September 20, 2022 – Filippo Berio, one of...
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andychalk
- Dec 31, 2022
- 1 min
DART is free on New Year's Eve
FROM THE WIRES... Terms and Conditions: You can't be the driver.
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andychalk
- Dec 30, 2022
- 4 min
Graham's Releases Six Grapes Reserve Port Special Vila Velha Edition
FROM THE WIRES.. W. & J. GRAHAM’S RELEASES SIX GRAPES SPECIAL VILA VELHA EDITION– A LIMITED EDITION BOTTLING OF ITS SIX GRAPES RESERVE...
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andychalk
- Dec 29, 2022
- 2 min
STAGS’ LEAP WINERY ANNOUNCES WINEMAKER TRANSITION
FROM THE WIRES... Ludovic Dervin named Senior Winemaker & General Manager Napa, CA (September 8, 2022) - Stags’ Leap Winery, one of the...
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andychalk
- Dec 28, 2022
- 7 min
Graham’s Port Releases Limited Edition -- Bicentenary Collection to Mark Historic Milestone
FROM THE WIRES... Graham’s Port Releases Limited Edition Bicentenary Collection to Mark Historic Milestone • Leading Port house...
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andychalk
- Dec 27, 2022
- 3 min
TEQUILA CORRIDO BECOMES EXCLUSIVE PARTNER OF LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL
FROM THE WIRES... A Concert Collaboration Sure to Be Legendary For high-res images and cocktail recipes please click here SCOTTSDALE,...
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andychalk
- Dec 26, 2022
- 1 min
For a Change...Try the Wines of Trentino Alto Adige
by Andrew Chalk Italian, but largely German speaking, the northeastern Italian region of Trentino Alto Adige makes a lot of different...
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andychalk
- Dec 24, 2022
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Trapiche 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Cask, Mendoza, Argentina ($9.99)
by Andrew Chalk Lovely fruit-driven example of ripe Mendoza fruit. Great choice for someone looking for an easily likable cabernet...
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andychalk
- Dec 23, 2022
- 2 min
ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 12
2012 DUCHMAN FAMILY VINEYARDS Aglianico Oswald Vineyard, Texas (∞) by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming...
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andychalk
- Dec 22, 2022
- 1 min
Prosecco Sparkler for the Holidays
FROM THE WIRES... Pasqua Prosecco D.O.C (SRP: $15) A vivacious and fresh sparkling wine that is versatile and quaffable, suitable for all...
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andychalk
- Dec 22, 2022
- 3 min
Harmon Guest House Partners with Local Jewelry Artist Morgania Moore for the Holiday Season
by Andrew Chalk I have stayed here and recommend it as a great Sonoma base in California wine country. FROM THE WIRES.... Harmon Guest...
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andychalk
- Dec 21, 2022
- 1 min
Holiday Wine: Bertani 2020 Valpolicella Ripasso (SRP $32)
FROM THE WIRES... The holidays are upon us and that means gift giving and entertaining for many, along with the age old question of what...
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andychalk
- Dec 21, 2022
- 2 min
Fall Cocktail Recipes from Bozal Mezcal, Uncle Val’s Gin, and Kirk and Sweeny Rum
FROM THE WIRES As the days grow shorter and the air blooms crisp, it’s time to replace our refreshing summer spritzes with allaying fall...
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andychalk
- Dec 20, 2022
- 1 min
Host Your Holiday Party With 1800 Tequila!
FROM THE WIRES No holiday party is complete without Tequila! Whether you’re setting up for “friends-mas”, a traditional family gathering...
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andychalk
- Dec 20, 2022
- 1 min
Deck the Halls with Festive & Flavorful Cocktails From Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey
FROM THE WIRES... ‘Tis the season for holiday parties! Fulfill your hosting duties by stirring up one of these seasonal sips from...
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andychalk
- Dec 20, 2022
- 1 min
FIVE TRAIL BLENDED AMERICAN WHISKEY RELEASES LIMITED BATCH
FROM THE WIRES Five Trail Blended American Whiskey is the first full-strength spirit from the iconic Molson Coors Beverage Company....
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andychalk
- Dec 20, 2022
- 2 min
WORST WINE OF THE YEAR: Starla Red Blend, Sauvignon Blanc, Non-Vintage, CA ($28)
by Andrew Chalk A $28 cooking wine I was intrigued when I read about Starla, a line of three dealcoholized wines that have just come on...
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andychalk
- Dec 19, 2022
- 3 min
QUINTESSENTIAL EXPANDS ITS DYNAMIC GLOBAL PORTFOLIO
Exclusive US Importer for New Zealand’s Forrest Wines and Rongopai FROM THE WIRES NAPA, CALIF., November 8, 2022 – Quintessential, a...
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