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THE CHALK REPORT
Food, Wine, Travel
andychalk
- 3 hours ago
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Jordan 2021 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, CA ($42)
by Andrew Chalk Jordan Winery rose to fame when a newly elected President Ronald Reagan initiated a move to introduce California wines to...
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andychalk
- 1 day ago
- 3 min
Food Waste App Is Coming To Texas
FROM THE WIRES... The app launches today in Texas to support local businesses, reduce food waste, save money and help the planet ●...
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andychalk
- 2 days ago
- 2 min
Duro Hospitality’s The Charles Celebrates Landmark Anniversary
The Design District Darling Turns Five This May FROM THE WIRES... DALLAS, TX (April 27, 2023) – Dallas’ quintessential hospitality group,...
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andychalk
- 2 days ago
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Merriam Vineyards, 2018 Estate, Windacre Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon ($60)
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County. by Andrew Chalk When you hear "Russian River Valley," world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are...
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andychalk
- 3 days ago
- 1 min
Cured: A Quest for Cultivation + Taming Lion's Mane Mushrooms for May!
FROM THE WIRES... Springtime is all about the new growth found in nature's bounty, sourced from the ground up! Topping the list is Lion's...
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andychalk
- 4 days ago
- 2 min
WINE REVIEW: Château La Grande Métairie 2021, Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux ($11)
by Andrew Chalk Bordeaux is more than just star wines with global reputations. At its heart it is thousands of family-run wineries...
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andychalk
- 6 days ago
- 5 min
BUZZ!
FROM THE WIRES... Seventy-five percent of world world’s leading crops depend on pollination, which primarily comes from bees. There are...
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andychalk
- May 19
- 3 min
Explore Texas wines at Wine, Dine and Shine in Texas, May 18-20, 2023
FROM THE WIRES... Hosted by Women For WineSense Women For WineSense (WWS), a national non-profit educational organization dedicated to...
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andychalk
- May 18
- 2 min
An Outstanding 2022 for PROSECCO DOC Consortium
FROM THE WIRES... More than 638,000,000 bottles were sold Record-breaking growth occurred in the United States at 5.8 percent over 2021...
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andychalk
- May 17
- 2 min
WINE REVIEW: Three Sticks 2021 Pinot Noir ‘Monarch’, Sonoma County, CA ($75)
by Andrew Chalk Three Sticks Wines was founded in 2002 by Bill Price, a successful businessman with a passion for wine. With winemaker...
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andychalk
- May 16
- 2 min
2020 Aperture Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, CA ($75)
FROM THE WIRES… APPELLATION: Sonoma County VARIETAL: Cabernet Sauvignon BLEND: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon 4% Cabernet Franc 3% Malbec 1%...
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andychalk
- May 15
- 2 min
WINE REVIEW: CK Mondavi Family Select 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, California ($16)
by Andrew Chalk The latest sub-brand in the CK Mondavi line, Family Select denotes a higher level of quality in the CK Mondavi family’s...
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andychalk
- May 12
- 1 min
Vicarious New Orleans
by Andrew Chalk Dallasites love New Orleans, but can't get there as much as they would like. Hey presto, some of the best restaurants...
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andychalk
- May 11
- 2 min
MURPHY-GOODE WINERY ANNOUNCES NEW “GOODE” CAMPAIGN FOR NON-PROFITS: WITH $105,000 UP FOR GRABS
FROM THE WIRES... After gaining national recognition for its viral ‘Goode Job’ campaign that helped four people get their dream wine job,...
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andychalk
- May 10
- 3 min
CEO Sailé Ramirez Of Hammeken Cellars Accepts Award For Best Export Management In Spain
FROM THE WIRES! Spanish wine producer Hammeken Cellars is proud to share the achievements of CEO Sailé Ramirez in celebration of Women's...
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andychalk
- May 9
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Sojourn 2021 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, CA ($38)
by Andrew Chalk Sojourn continues to make small quantities of wine that express the character of Sonoma. This may be my favorite right...
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andychalk
- May 8
- 3 min
Empson USA Continues to Expand; Acquires partnership in Jankara Winery in Sardinia,Italy
FROM THE WIRES... The purveyor of Italian wine excellence strengthens its presence on the island of Sardinia, proving Empson’s ability to...
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andychalk
- May 5
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Radio Boka 2021 Verdejo, Spain ($12)
by Andrew Chalk The Producer TECHNICAL NOTES TASTING NOTES Appearance: Medium gold hue; Nose: Lime, cantaloupe, pineapple; Palate: Big,...
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andychalk
- May 4
- 2 min
Bozal Mezcal Ahead of Cinco de Mayo
FROM THE WIRES... Just in time for Earth Day (April 22) and Cinco de Mayo, we’d love for you to consider the mezcals from Bozal Mezcal, a...
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andychalk
- May 3
- 3 min
WINE REVIEW: Frida Kahlo 2021 Single Vineyard Red Blend, Colchagua Valley, Chile ($17)
by Andrew Chalk In case you have not tried the Frida Kahlo wines, look to them for great value. TASTING NOTES Appearance: Opaque ruby;...
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andychalk
- May 2
- 3 min
LUCE ESTATE RELEASES NEW VINTAGE OF ITS ICONIC SUPER TUSCAN WINE, LUCE 2020
FROM THE WIRES The 2020 vintage shows harmony and balance, a classic expression of the equilibrium between grape and terroir, at the...
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andychalk
- Apr 28
- 1 min
New and Signature Menu Items at Grand Lux Cafe
by Andrew Chalk Grand Lux Cafe, the grandiose cafe in the style of the great European food palaces of the Belle Epoch era, has some new...
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andychalk
- Apr 28
- 2 min
Mass. Bay Brewing Company Offers Sunshine Year-Round with New Brews
FROM THE WIRES... In addition to offering a sunshine state of mind all year long with these juicy brews, one lucky winner will head down...
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andychalk
- Apr 27
- 2 min
It's Easy being Green with Graham's Six Grapes
FROM THE WIRES... Earth Day is upon us and Symington Family Estates–the leading vineyard owner and first certified B Corp winery in the...
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andychalk
- Apr 26
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Bertani 2020 Valpolicella Ripasso DOC, Italy ($32)
by Andrew Chalk Valpolicella Ripasso is Valpolicella that has been ‘spiked’ with dried grapes. This increases the flavor intensity and...
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andychalk
- Apr 25
- 1 min
Albarino Puts a Foot in Sonoma!
by Andrew Chalk Albarino is already hot in the tasting rooms of the California Central Coast and San Lujis Obispo County has emerged as a...
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andychalk
- Apr 22
- 4 min
MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT PORT!
by Andrew Chalk Port is one of the most distinctive and transformative wines. How about trying some from the oldest port producer, the...
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andychalk
- Apr 21
- 2 min
Café Duro Announces Duro Wine Shop and Wine Club
by Andrew Chalk The folks at Duro Hospitality are human dynamos. With El Carlos Elegante just a few months old they are already into...
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andychalk
- Apr 20
- 6 min
Dallas Art Fair Starts Today
by Andrew Chalk It is at Fashion Industry Gallery: Friday, April 21, 11 am – 7 pm Saturday, April 22, 11 am – 7 pm Sunday, April 23, 11...
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andychalk
- Apr 20
- 1 min
Celebrate Spring with Cocktails from the City that Knows - New Orleans!
by Andrew Chalk Toups Meatery, New Orleans, LA Name: April Flowers Description: Hibiscus tea-infused gin (infused in-house at Toups),...
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andychalk
- Apr 19
- 3 min
SYMINGTON FAMILY ESTATES RELEASES “THE APPRENTICE”GRAHAM'S 1997 SINGLE HARVEST TAWNY PORT
FROM THE WIRES... SYMINGTON FAMILY ESTATES RELEASES “THE APPRENTICE” GRAHAM'S 1997 SINGLE HARVEST TAWNY PORT SAN FRANCISCO, March 30,...
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andychalk
- Apr 18
- 2 min
Cakebread Cellars Appoints New Winemaker Niki Williams
Cakebread Cellars Announces New Winemaker Niki Williams Napa Valley, CA, April 17, 2023 – Cakebread Cellars is pleased to announce the...
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andychalk
- Apr 17
- 2 min
Trivento Reserve Malbec 2021 in Celebration of Malbec World Day - Part 2 ($11)
FROM THE WIRES... On April 17, wine lovers around the world celebrate Malbec World Day, an international tribute to Argentinian Malbec....
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andychalk
- Apr 15
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Trivento 2021 Malbec Reserve, Mendoza, Argentina ($11)
by Andrew Chalk ED. NOTE: MONDAY APRIL 17th IS WORLD MALBEC DAY! We have high expectations of Argentine Malbec nowadays. The result of...
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andychalk
- Apr 14
- 4 min
Wente Vineyards 3rd Party Sustainability Audit Reveals Significantly Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions
FROM THE WIRES... Certified Sustainable Vineyard and Winery Announces Sustainability Initiatives Ahead of Earth Month, Including a Tree...
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andychalk
- Apr 13
- 2 min
Gay-Owned Napa Winery to Donate Portion of Pride Month Proceeds to It Gets Better
FROM THE WIRES... As the only openly gay-owned family winery in Napa Valley, Gentleman Farmer’s founders and husbands, Joey Wolosz and...
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andychalk
- Apr 11
- 7 min
Andrew Black of Grey Sweater is a James Beard Finalist In OKC
by Andrew Chalk PROLOGUE The Moll and I decided to visit Oklahoma City for a long weekend. I wanted some insight into interesting places...
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andychalk
- Apr 8
- 4 min
A Laotian James Beard Finalist In OKC
by Andrew Chalk PROLOGUE The Moll and I decided to visit Oklahoma City for a long weekend. I wanted some insight into interesting places...
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andychalk
- Apr 7
- 2 min
Check Out Kin Barossa Shiraz
FROM THE WIRES... Australia’s Barossa Valley has been gracing the world with well-known regional classics, such as Shriaz and Cabernet...
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andychalk
- Apr 6
- 1 min
Notre Vue Estate Releases New Balverne Wines
FROM THE WIRES… Founded in 1992 by Bob and Renée Stein, Notre Vue Estate produces Notre Vue and Balverne wines from its estate vineyards....
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andychalk
- Apr 5
- 2 min
Thinking of Spring with Three Sticks
FROM THE WIRES… After a wildly wet and windy winter, spring could not come sooner in California! Newness and anticipation abound and...
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andychalk
- Apr 4
- 1 min
BETTY BUZZ IS RIGHT FOR SUMMER!
FROM THE WIRES... Check out this cocktail on these welcome hot days.. BETTY BUZZ SPARKLING MARGARITA|SRP:$7.99/4-pack Ingredients: 1.5 oz...
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andychalk
- Apr 3
- 1 min
Celebrate Easter With Gorgeous Cocktails!
FROM THE WIRES... Easter Sunday usually means family celebrations, and Easter-egg hued Coppa Cocktails make hosting a breeze. These ready...
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andychalk
- Mar 31
- 1 min
Gorji Turns 20!
by Andrew Chalk In a town where it is an economic miracle for a restaurant to last 20 months, Gorji is celebrating 20 years. It was...
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andychalk
- Mar 29
- 1 min
WINE REVIEW: Tongue Dancer 2020 Chardonnay, Bacigalupi Vineyard, Russian River Valley, CA ($50)
by Andrew Chalk If you like chardonnay, keep tabs on Tongue Dancer. They keep producing vintage after vintage of vineyard-specific,...
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andychalk
- Mar 28
- 2 min
A Seafood Extravaganza Comes to EATALY
by Andrew Chalk Grigliata di Pesce is an Italian dish of grilled seafood. EATALY has just introduced their version and it will wow you!...
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andychalk
- Mar 27
- 2 min
Santa Comes to the Rescue for San Bernardino Mountains During Historic Storms
FROM THE WIRES... Amid the intense California weather, March has been a historic month for the San Bernardino Mountains, leaving...
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andychalk
- Mar 27
- 1 min
MICHELIN-STARRED CHEFS MEET INNOVATIVE WINEMAKER
by Andrew Chalk Sonoma County saw record setting 109+ degree temperatures this last September, which created a unique set of challenges...
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andychalk
- Mar 24
- 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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