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THE CHALK REPORT
Food, Wine, Travel
andychalk
- 2 days ago
- 2 min
3 Badge Beverage Corp. Launches Kirk and Sweeney Barrel Program
FROM THE WIRES... SONOMA, California (January 31, 2023) — 3 Badge Beverage Corporation today announced the launch of its Kirk and Sweeney...
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andychalk
- 3 days ago
- 2 min
Cakebread Cellars Announces Acquisition of Vineyard in Carneros
FROM THE WIRES... Napa Valley, CA (March 2, 2023) – Today Cakebread Cellars, one of Napa Valley’s premier family-owned wineries,...
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andychalk
- 4 days ago
- 1 min
Local Architect Introduces New Book
by Andrew Chalk Thomas Kligerman is founding partner of Kligerman Architecture & Design. He has put his thoughts in a new book Shingle...
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andychalk
- 5 days ago
- 3 min
WATERLOO SPARKLING WATER TEAMS UP WITH MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF CURTIS STONE
Celebrity Chef celebrates the newest Waterloo offerings in a unique and full-flavor way FROM THE WIRES... AUSTIN, TX (MARCH 2, 2023) –...
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andychalk
- 6 days ago
- 1 min
NORTH ITALIA INTRODUCES NEW PIZZA CHOICES
by Andrew Chalk Modern Italian concept North Italia announces the launch of a new Pi Day campaign featuring a lineup of 15 specialty...
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andychalk
- Mar 17
- 3 min
Going for Gold! Penderyn Claim Their First Big Awards Win of 2023
FROM THE WIRES... Penderyn Distillery - the Welsh whisky giant - is no stranger to winning awards. Their 2023 is off to a strong start,...
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andychalk
- Mar 16
- 2 min
Jersey Mike's Month of Giving benefits Wipe Out Kids' Cancer
FROM THE WIRES... Eat A Sub: Help Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Jersey Mike’s Celebrates 13th Annual “Month of Giving” DALLAS, TX - Wipe Out...
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andychalk
- Mar 15
- 1 min
Local Sweet Shop Pop-Up at Eataly Dallas Starting Today
FROM THE WIRES... Get your sweet tooth ready! Eataly Dallas welcomes three Dallas sweet shops to each pop up in the marketplace for a...
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andychalk
- Mar 14
- 16 min
A THIRD PRODIGIOUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON REGION EMERGES IN CALIFORNIA
by Andrew Chalk Cabernet Sauvignon has proven itself to be one of the world’s most transplantable grapes. It reaches global quality...
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andychalk
- Mar 13
- 1 min
Stay Warm this Winter with Cozy Cocktails from Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey
FROM THE WIRES... Carefully crafted domestically in Denver with Rocky Mountain ingredients, both Stranahan’s Original and Blue Peak bring...
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andychalk
- Mar 10
- 2 min
DINGLE DISTILLERY DEBUTS NEW SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEY
FROM THE WIRES... DINGLE DISTILLERY DEBUTS NEW SINGLE MALT WHISKEY AS ITS FIRST CORE EXPRESSION The Award-Winning Irish Whiskey Producer...
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andychalk
- Mar 9
- 2 min
Woodford Reserve Releases Winter 2022 Master’s Collection - Historic Barrel Entry
FROM THE WIRES Woodford Reserve Releases Winter 2022 Master’s Collection: Historic Barrel Entry Versailles, KY (February 9, 2023) —...
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andychalk
- Mar 8
- 2 min
NORTH ITALIA TURNS PI DAY INTO PI MONTH WITH 15 NEW PIZZAS LAUNCHING MARCH 14
FROM THE WIRES... WHAT: North Italia is celebrating Pi Day for a full month with a fresh selection of 15 new regional pizzas,...
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andychalk
- Mar 7
- 3 min
Eataly Dallas Celebrates International National Women’s Day with Festa Della Donna
FROM THE WIRES... Italian marketplace hosts a storewide celebration in partnership with the Dallas chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier...
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andychalk
- Mar 7
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Cigar Box 2020 Old Vine Pinot Noir, D.O. Valle de Leyda, Chile ($13)
by Andrew Chalk It is interesting to see pinot noir coming out of Chile with increasing frequency. TASTING NOTES Appearance: Translucent...
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andychalk
- Mar 6
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Bonny Doon Vineyard 2021 ‘Le Cigare Volant’, California Central Coast, CA ($16)
by Andrew Chalk An homage to the grape diversity of France’s southern Rhône Valley. 65% grenache, 18% syrah, 15% cinsault, 2% petite...
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andychalk
- Mar 3
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW 2019 Cliff Lede Vineyards, ‘Roundabout Midnight’, Stags Leap District, Napa, CA ($110)
by Andrew Chalk ‘These go to eleven’ it says on the back label of this wine in the Rock Block Series from rock music enthusiast Cliff...
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andychalk
- Mar 2
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Graffigna 2014 ‘Centenario’ Malbec Reserve, Estate Bottled, San Juan, Argentina ($14)
by Andrew Chalk A very good value for a good-quality wine made from Argentina’s premiere grape. Appearance: Translucent ruby; Nose:...
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andychalk
- Mar 1
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Trapiche 2019 'Gran Medalla', Cabernet Sauvignon ($31)
by Andrew Chalk Top-end wine from one of Argentina's best wineries. Best to keep for a decade, it will improve with age. Very good value...
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andychalk
- Feb 28
- 2 min
NOW OPEN! New Chick-Fil-A location at The National in Downtown Dallas
FROM THE WIRES MEDIA ALERT NEW CHICK-FIL-A AT THE NATIONAL NOW OPEN -New Location is Sixth Food and Beverage Concept to Open On Property-...
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andychalk
- Feb 27
- 2 min
How Did Kelly Fleming Change from 2011 to 2019?
by Andrew Chalk A comparison of the 2011 and 2019 flagship wines from this Calistoga winery. Both of these wines are available now from...
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andychalk
- Feb 24
- 1 min
THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’. PART 7.
by Andrew Chalk Château Bellegrave 2018, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France ($29) Do some of the best, and most expensive, wines of the world ...
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andychalk
- Feb 23
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Domaine Wardy 2017 Obeidi, Bekaa Valley ($25)
by Andrew Chalk What is the best wine made of the obeidi grape that you have had? For me it is easy as this is the only one. Ironic,...
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andychalk
- Feb 22
- 1 min
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andychalk
- Feb 21
- 1 min
The J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country is the Place for Sotol
FROM THE WIRES... JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa and Desert Door Texas Sotol have pollinated a partnership to serve a...
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andychalk
- Feb 20
- 1 min
THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’. PART 6.
Château La Tour de Bessan 2019, Margaux, Bordeaux, France ($35) by Andrew Chalk Do some of the best, and most expensive, wines of the...
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andychalk
- Feb 16
- 4 min
Graham Dodds' NOSA Is Already Becoming a Destination Restaurant in Santa Fe
by Andrew Chalk He has been working on it for a year, and in that time the creation of NOSA (North of Santa Fe) has driven Graham Dodds...
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andychalk
- Feb 16
- 1 min
THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’. PART 5.
Château Gloria, 2019 Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France ($43) by Andrew Chalk Do some of the best, and most expensive, wines of the world ...
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andychalk
- Feb 15
- 1 min
OAK'D Wine Dinner - February 28
FROM THE WIRES... OAK'D is gearing up for its next wine dinner, which is Tuesday, February 28 @ 6:45 p.m. February’s Pacific...
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andychalk
- Feb 14
- 1 min
Celebrate National Margarita Day with 1800 Tequila!
FROM THE WIRES! With National Margarita Day quickly approaching (February 22nd), 1800 Tequila is bringing the best taste and twists to...
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andychalk
- Feb 13
- 2 min
It's Carnevale at EATALY
FROM THE WIRES... Join the Party at Eataly Dallas to Celebrate Italian Carnevale The Italian marketplace hosts its first-ever Carnevale...
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andychalk
- Feb 12
- 1 min
Skip the Wine this Valentine’s Day and Enjoy these Sips and Cocktails from The Irishman
FROM THE WIRES... When we think of Valentine’s Day, red wine is one of the first things that comes to mind. This year, skip the wine and...
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andychalk
- Feb 11
- 1 min
EATALY's Massive Brunch is Active This Weekend!
by Andrew Chalk It's a return to the Grand Old days of massive buffet brunches. On Saturday, February 11, and Sunday, February 12, from...
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andychalk
- Feb 10
- 1 min
Celebrate Love at North Italia This Valentine's Day
FROM THE WIRES... North Italia has a special three-course prix-fixe menu in honor of Valentine’s Day. Not only is this special menu...
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andychalk
- Feb 10
- 1 min
THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’. PART 4.
Château Petit Bocq, 2018 Saint-Estèphe, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, Bordeaux, France ($28) by Andrew Chalk Do some of the best, and most...
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andychalk
- Feb 8
- 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
- Feb 7
- 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
- Feb 6
- 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
- Feb 3
- 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
- Feb 2
- 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
- Feb 2
- 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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