THE CHALK REPORT

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by Andrew Chalk There was hardly a spare seat in the house on Wednesday night as Salvatore Ferragamo II, CEO of Il Borro winery in...

FROM THE WIRES... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3 Badge Beverage Introduces Quechol Sotol Derived from the Dasylirion plant in the Mexican state...

by Andrew Chalk Sosie is emerging as a reliable maker of individualistic quality wines in Sonoma. A key factor in their identity is the...

FROM THE WIRES... This Independence Day (July 4th), show off your patriotic pride with flavorful and festive refreshments from the...

by Andrew Chalk The Charles Krug winery was founded in1861 by Prussian immigrant Charles Krug. It was the Mondavi family winery from 1943...

by Andrew Chalk Interesting example of unoaked chardonnay. Crisp, strong backbone, medium-plus acid and citrus and melon tastes. Sample.

by Andrew Chalk Summertime, and the grilling is easy. This summer, Cakebread Cellars is offering a signature cooking class on Friday,...

by Andrew Chalk Olive & Hay has been awarded the Napa Valley Wine Award by The Napa Valley Vintners in recognition of the restaurants...

by Andrew Chalk TASTING NOTES Appearance: Light straw; Nose: Wet stone, Lime, white peach, Honeycrisp apples; Palate: Chewy texture...

FROM THE WIRES... Blossom Hotel Houston Presents Special Packages and Promotion for the Summer Season The New Luxury Property Debuts New...

FROM THE WIRES... With Father’s Day right around the corner on Sun, June 19th, celebrants across the country will be looking to get their...

by Andrew Chalk A négociant wine of the legendary Georges du Boeuf that was created by the Descombes family. This family has made wine in...

FROM THE WIRES.... Mijenta Tequila is an artisanal, sustainable tequila from the highlands of Jalisco, offering a unique and...

PARITY WITH HOUSTON, DALLAS, AUSTIN by Andrew Chalk Over this last week I have run reviews of places visited on a recent visit to San...

by Andrew Chalk Celebrate Father's Day with these specials! FROM THE WIRES... ...some information regarding special promotions happening...

The OMvino View by Andrew Chalk In the pandemic many states implemented lockdowns for some period of time. That devastated one of the...

FROM THE WIRES.... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Victoria House Resort & Spa, Belize Unveils Hotel Buyout Opportunity for Exclusive Access to a...

by Andrew Chalk Watch Lodi for Albariño, a hot variety in several areas of the US right now (SLO, Texas). Our Story Markus and Liz...

by Andrew Chalk This week we have reviewed several interesting restaurants in San Antonio. If that inspires you to take a trip to the...

by Andrew Chalk The San Antonio Riverwalk is back! Overflowing crowds making it perilous to pass on the narrow paths, narrowed further by...

by Andrew Chalk The ever continuing expansion of Pearl has brought the Bottling Department, the apparent NSA codename for a food hall,...

by Andrew Chalk I first became aware of Lede Family Wines when I visited the flagship and original property, Cliff Lede Vineyards, in...

by Andrew Chalk Visitors to San Antonio are ineluctably drawn to The Riverwalk and may be exposed to the newer eat/drink/live development...

by Andrew Chalk Although San Antonio restaurant Dough calls itself Pizzeria Napolitana that is a true, but only partial, description of...

by Andrew Chalk When Steve McHugh opened Cured in San Antonio’s Pearl District in 2012 it added significant gravitas to the city’s...

FROM THE WIRES... California’s Small Craft Distilleries are Fighting for Their Survival A pending state bill would allow these...

by Andrew Chalk Hooray. This year’s release of Domaine de Cala came in and tasting it reminded me of how consistent and enjoyable this...

by Andrew Chalk Anything with Chalk in the name has got to be superior, right? Well, at least when it comes to wine. Chalk Hill,...

by Andrew Chalk White Bordeaux wine producers are worth a look right now. They have had steadily improving quality and prices remain...

by Andrew Chalk The nationwide search runs Friday, April 1 – Tuesday, May 31, 2022. The grand prize winner will be announced on World Gin...

by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... Whether you’re hosting your annual family barbeque bash or enjoying the three-day weekend at the beach,...

by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... Harken takes no chances when it comes to winemaking, meaning no shortcuts. Each wine is hand-stirred in...

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...

by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... Do you want an opportunity to meet Salvatore Ferragamo II, CEO of Il Borro? On Wednesday, June 22, we...

by Andrew Chalk Concha y Toro is the largest winery in Chile, encompassing multiple wine brands. The different brands are either...

by Andrew Chalk Great Jones whiskey is distilled at the Great Jones Distilling Co. distillery in New York City and aged in new charred...

by Andrew Chalk Earlier this week I reported the case of a Texas winery that had never received the medal they won at a conference...

by Andrew Chalk Wente has achieved certification for the sustainability of its vineyards and its winery. This appears to have been...

by Andrew Chalk [ED: MAJOR UPDATE on this story. See here] When I heard that the New York International Wine Competition (NYIWC) was...

by Andrew Chalk That question was the subject of a recent article in mashed, a blog that modestly describes itself as “the ultimate...

by Andrew Chalk A heavyweight in California Wine, Ehlers Estate produces this as their only non-estate wine (see winemaker's tasting...

by Andrew Chalk Jordan Vineyard and Winery is 50! With so much wine news having a theme of ‘new’, and ‘a first’ an age like 50 sounds...

by Andrew Chalk VinoCadre, a Hill Country wine tasting and event company of professional sommeliers held one of their lavish wine tasting...

For the restaurant it means lost revenue. For the denied customer it means no table. by Andrew Chalk The Wall Street Journal had an...

DURING MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH FROM THE WIRES... DALLAS (May 11, 2022) – In observance of Military Appreciation Month, Omni Hotels &...

Goose Ridge Vineyards G3 2019 Red Blend, Estate Grown, Columbia Valley, WA ($15) Goose Ridge Vineyards G3 2019 Merlot, Estate Grown,...

by Andrew Chalk It is little wonder that Argentinian wines are popular as they continue to be great values while steadily offering more...

FROM THE WIRES...

by Andrew Chalk DALLAS, MAY 5, 2022 – On June 24, Eataly Dallas will host its second installment of All You Can Eataly, the immersive...