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THE CHALK REPORT
Food, Wine, Travel


WOODFORD RESERVE RELEASES NEW DISTILLERY SERIES: TAWNY PORT FINISH
FROM THE WIRES... WOODFORD RESERVE RELEASES NEW DISTILLERY SERIES: TAWNY PORT FINISH MAY 20, 2025 (VERSAILLES, KY) — Today, Woodford...
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9 hours ago2 min read
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Man from L’Occitane: Gérard Bertrand
by Andrew Chalk Gérard Bertrand sallies forth to the room from a podium with a vitality that belies his 60 years. He is presenting his...
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1 day ago3 min read
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Auteur Wines Welcomes Guests to New Russian River Home
View from the newly-opened tasting room. (Photo Credit for all photos: Emma Kruch/Emma K Creative FROM THE WIRES... Auteur Wines Welcomes...
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2 days ago4 min read
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BRING THE HEAT: SAUCED AND TOSSED BUFFALO CHICKEN STRIP BASKET DEBUTS AT DQ RESTAURANTS IN TEXAS
FROM THE WIRES... BEDFORD, Texas (April 28, 2025) – The heat is on at DQ® restaurants in Texas with the launch of the NEW Sauced & Tossed...
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3 days ago2 min read
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ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 29, Hilmy 2015 Malbec, Texas (∞)
by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming round to the idea that Texas can make good wine as they sample...
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4 days ago2 min read
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City Men Cook’s 25th Anniversary Celebration - Father's Day
FROM THE WIRES... Dallas’ most flavorful Father’s Day tradition turns 25! City Men Cook transforms a former plantation into a jubilant...
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Jun 131 min read
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Get to Know Lloyd Cellars
FROM THE WIRES... Someone invited me to get to know Lloyd Cellars with their Chardonnay from Carneros! Founded by winemaking visionary...
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Jun 121 min read
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Dan Gatlin: Clones and Concentration. A Different Philosophy From Terroir-Based Explanations of Wine Quality.
Dan Gatlin addressing a tasting group by Andrew Chalk “ The most important thing the Texas Wine Industry must do immediately is to...
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Jun 1038 min read
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The Best Happy Hour in Dallas: $5 Cocktails at The Porch
Photo: Dan Padgett FROM THE WIRES... The Best Happy Hour in Dallas: $5 Cocktails at The Porch Where $5 still means something — Monday...
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Jun 93 min read
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Paleta Perfecta - Spirited Cocktail from Tequila Corralejo
FROM THE WIRES... I wanted to share a last-minute cocktail to enjoy from Tequila Corralejo that’s as spirited as the holiday itself. ...
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Jun 62 min read
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ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 28, Llano Estacado 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Cellar Reserve’,Texas (∞)
by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming round to the idea that Texas can make good wine as they sample...
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Jun 52 min read
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RODRIGO SOTO MOVES FULL TIME TO FAR MOUNTAIN WINERY
FROM THE WIRES... Leading viticulturist and winemaker Rodrigo Soto will focus full time on the winery started with his wife, Mai...
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Jun 43 min read
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TEA FORTÉ FOR FATHER’S DAY 2025
FROM THE WIRES... Treat Dad this Father’s Day to a delicious palate of tea flavors ranging from robust classics to spiced warming blends...
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Jun 31 min read
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Drink North Texas Shows How To Organize a Mass-Attendance Show To Market Texas Wine
Drink North Texas underway. by Andrew Chalk I attended Drink North Texas this weekend. The consumer-focused show was an attempt by ...
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Jun 11 min read
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ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 27, William Chris Vineyards, 2015 Mourvèdre, Texas (∞)
by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming round to the idea that Texas can make good wine as they sample...
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May 302 min read
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CONSERVATION+FINE ART+FASHION THIS FRIDAY 6PM IN DALLAS -- BE THERE!
FROM THE WIRES...
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May 291 min read
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Michael Ros Winery: Starting From Scratch
by Andrew Chalk New Owner Pairs with Old Hands in the Hill Country Michael Ros Winery is an example of the newest breed of wineries...
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May 2722 min read
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IMPRESSION: Far-Out, Dallas
Far-Out is set in a Quonset hut in three and a half acres of grounds. Cacti are a thing in the garden. by Andrew Chalk It used to be that...
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May 244 min read
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Meadows Estate Vineyard & Winery Unveils Two Refreshing New Releases for Spring 2024: Bella Vin & Viognier
FROM THE WIRES... Oakland, Oregon – [April 24, 2025] – Meadows Estate Vineyard & Winery, a Black-owned, family-run winery nestled in...
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May 232 min read
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Tequila Enemigo Brings In Talent From Mexico City To Celebrate World Paloma Day and Starting Distribution in Texas
Thec Typsy Alcheist is a cool cocktail bar in Uptown by Andrew Chalk Tequila Enemigo started distribution in Texas a few months ago and...
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May 222 min read
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National Wine Day is May 25th
FROM THE WIRES... As Memorial Day ushers in the unofficial start of the entertaining season - and with National Wine Day landing just...
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May 212 min read
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American Sauvignon Blanc Can Be Traced to Wente
FROM THE WIRES... Get ready! National Sauvignon Blanc Day (May 2) is just around the corner, and Wente Family Vineyards 2023 'Louis Mel'...
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May 201 min read
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Rodney Strong Vineyards Releases Limited Tier Collection Featuring Acclaimed Vineyards of Sonoma County
FROM THE WIRES... HEALDSBURG, Calif., March 19, 2025 — Rodney Strong Vineyards is launching a new Limited Collection of wines from Sonoma...
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May 193 min read
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MINDEN MILL CELEBRATES SINGLE ESTATE CRAFTSMANSHIP WITH AMERICAN SINGLE MALT WHISKEY RELEASE
FROM THE WIRES... MINDEN MILL CELEBRATES SINGLE ESTATE CRAFTSMANSHIP WITH AMERICAN SINGLE MALT WHISKEY RELEASE 100% Estate Made American...
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May 163 min read
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Mirador Elevates Private Events with Elegant Spaces
Photo: P. Beckley Co. FROM THE WIRES... Celebrate graduations, engagements, showers and more amidst the downtown Dallas skyline DALLAS,...
andychalk
May 152 min read
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ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 26, Fall Creek Vineyards, 2014 GSM, Salt Lick Vineyards, Texas Hill Country (∞)
by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming round to the idea that Texas can make good wine as they sample...
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May 142 min read
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SIBONEY CELLARS MAKES A FAST START IN THE HILL COUNTRY
by Andrew Chalk Introduction Drive out of Johnson City on US-290, west towards Fredericksburg, and Siboney Cellars is almost unmissable...
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May 136 min read
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MIRADOR: AFTERNOON TEA, LUNCH, AND EVENTS AS A TOTAL EXPERIENCE
by Andrew Chalk: Have you been to Mirador recently? When I last went to the penthouse at the top of the Forty Five Ten luxury store in...
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May 124 min read
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Discover the Legacy – Graham's Six Grapes Port
FROM THE WIRES... Both Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port and the Six Grapes ‘Special Vila Velha Edition’ tell a compelling narrative of...
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May 122 min read
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WINE REVIEW: Tapiz Malbec Rose, NV Extra Brut, Mendoza, Argentina ($20)
by Andrew Chalk A very good sparkling wine. However, don't approach this wine expecting that, because it is made with the same method as...
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May 92 min read
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North Texas Wine Country Spring Wine Trail
FROM THE WIRES... Happy First Days of Wine Trail! Enjoy a month+ of wine tastings throughout North Texas Wine Country! It’s not too late...
andychalk
May 81 min read
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A Box Wine I Can Like
Amy Ezrin, founder of Giovese Family Wines by Andrew Chalk Box wine is huge in Australia. It is taking off here. But I have had a hard...
andychalk
May 73 min read
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Drink North Texas Wine Festival - Recommended!
by Andrew Chalk The Frontiers of Flight Museum is the best indoor event center in Dallas. Congratulations to North Texas Wine Country ,...
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May 61 min read
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1800® TEQUILA LAUNCHES 12TH EDITION OF ITS “ESSENTIAL ARTIST SERIES” WITH MEXICAN MULTIMEDIA ARTIST RAÚL DE NIEVES
FROM THE WIRES... JERSEY CITY, NJ (JANUARY 7, 2025) – 1800® Tequila, the world’s most awarded tequila1, announced today the 12th...
andychalk
May 54 min read
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How To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
FROM THE WIRES... I wanted to share a last-minute cocktail to enjoy from Tequila Corralejo that’s as spirited as the holiday itself. ...
andychalk
May 42 min read
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A Journey Through History: Exploring the Magnificent Past of Ciragan Palace
FROM THE WIRES... Istanbul, April 22, 2025 — Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul invites guests on a journey through time with the newly...
andychalk
May 22 min read
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Lasso Motel Whiskey Introduces Darts Blend: A Bold New Expression Inspired by Dive Bar Nostalgia
FROM THE WIRES... Dallas, Texas – Lasso Motel Whiskey, the award-winning spirits brand known for its aged whiskey lineup and innovative...
andychalk
May 12 min read
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ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 25, Bending Branch Winery, 2011 Tannat, Texas (∞)
by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming round to the idea that Texas can make good wine as they sample...
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Apr 301 min read
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BAD ADVICE FOR SOMMELIERS ON HOW TO HANDLE WINE TARIFFS
by Andrew Chalk The current tariff proposals from the administration are unprecedented in 90-years and complicated in their structure....
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Apr 294 min read
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N'ORLEANS: SIP SAVOR SPRING SEASONAL RECIPES FROM TOP CHEFS AND MIXOLOGISTS
Andrew Chalk: Is it Dallas that is lucky to have the most distinctive food city in the US on its doorstep, or is it New Orleans that is...
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Apr 283 min read
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Fredericksburg’s National Museum of the Pacific War Under Major Renovation
Lobby of the George H.W. Bush Gallery at the National Museum of the Pacific War (Photo: M. Bennett) FROM THE WIRES... Exciting Renovation...
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Apr 252 min read
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ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 24, KIEPERSOL ENTERPRISES 2011 Merlot, Texas (∞)
by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming round to the idea that Texas can make good wine as they sample...
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Apr 233 min read
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Celebrate Mom with Rosé Wines That Tell a Story
FROM THE WIRES... From the sun kissed hills of Provence to the sparkling tradition of Penedès and the soulful vineyards of California,...
andychalk
Apr 232 min read
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Gigi Burris and Woodford Reserve Debut Luxury Hat Capsule Collection for Kentucky Derby 151
FROM THE WIRES... Gigi Burris and Woodford Reserve Debut Luxury Hat Capsule Collection for Kentucky Derby 151 A Celebration of...
andychalk
Apr 223 min read
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Gruyère: Real and Imagined
By Gruyere alpage - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37017978 by Andrew Chalk Cheese eaters in the...
andychalk
Apr 216 min read
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High Plains Winery Expands Into The Hill Country
Steve Newsom in his new Fredericksburg, Main Street tasting room. by Andrew Chalk There is a new, but familiar, name in the Texas Hill...
andychalk
Apr 186 min read
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Peaches on the Prairie: Jenschke Orchards and Jenschke Cellars
Jenschke Cellars adjoins Jenschke Orchards by Andrew Chalk Travis Jenschke has seen US-290 transform since his youth. I recently visited...
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Apr 172 min read
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Apr 161 min read
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Meet Vijay Singhal, The Guy Who Supplies Fresh, Live Microgreens to Your Favorite Restaurant
by Andrew Chalk Check out the above picture of the open kitchen at Brodeto , Raleigh, NC that I first posted a week ago. Notice the pots...
andychalk
Apr 152 min read
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WINE REVIEW: Hamel 2020 Stratum, Red Wine, Sonoma Valley, CA ($60)
by Andrew Chalk This is the first Hamel wine that I have tasted and what a pleasant surprise! Note the long bottle age. That is one...
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Apr 141 min read
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