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THE CHALK REPORT
Food, Wine, Travel
COL VETORAZ: In the magic of iconic hills, a single destination to experience endless sensory journeys—from the land, to tasting, to art
FROM THE WIRES... Valdobbiadene (Treviso) Italy, April 29th 2026 The stunning hills of Valdobbiadene DOCG, a true paradise nestled between two other jewels of the Veneto—Venice and the Dolomites—are renowned worldwide for their historic winemaking vocation. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage, they form a cultural landscape rich in excellence, stretching from the scenery itself all the way to the wine. Immersed in such a setting, Col Vetoraz stands as tangible proof of how a s
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The Rich Range of Sauvignon Blanc Expressions in New Zealand Is Underrated
by Andrew Chalk On the WSET (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) Level 3 blind tasting exam, it is quite likely the white wine to be tasted is a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The island country sits alone in the South Pacific Ocean and has developed its wine industry with a singular cast of mind. Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown and, in stereotypical parlance, produces wines of vibrant acidity, citable citrus fruits, and herbaceous aromatic notes. This Occum’s Razor will not just
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