THE CHALK REPORT

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by Andrew Chalk Serous Scotch lovers, the make plans to attend the third of the Knights of Saint Andrew six-part scotch tasting series....

by Andrew Chalk To any readers deterred from merlot due to the views expressed by the lead character, Miles, in Sideways, remember, ...

- Isle of Arran 10-year old Single Malt, Highlands, Scotland ($60) - Isle of Arran Barrel Reserve Single Malt, Highlands, Scotland ($50)...

by Andrew Chalk Aberfeldy single-malt scotch comes from the Highland appellation that dominates the centre of Scotland. Right now the...

by Andrew Chalk A tightly-wound ball of merlot fruit featuring raspberry, chocolate, mocha, herbs including thyme and oregano and a...

by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... “Our 2020 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris greets the nose with honeysuckle, fresh-cut grass, and lemon...

Andrew Chalk Collio. Where is Collio? Also known as Collio Goriziano, It may be a candidate for the least known good winemaking area of ...

by Andrew Chalk In ancient history wine emerged in the region around the Caspian Sea. The archaeological evidence shows that fermentation...

by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... March of Dimes Dallas Signature Chef’s Auction Wednesday, December 1st 6pm-10pm VenueForty|50 4050 Belt...

by Andrew Chalk Some time ago I mentally stored an idea for an article which would argue that barbecue was the simplest type of...

by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... GRAND OPENING OF SECOND ANNUAL KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE DALLAS Twenty-Six of the Nation’s Top...

FOR SECOND ANNUAL KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE DALLAS by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... Nation’s Leading Designers and Architects to...

by Andrew Chalk “Space for only one wine book in your life? This is it.” - Howard G. Goldberg, New York Times. “A thorough guide to just...

by Andrew Chalk Spain is important to wine drinkers as one of the best wine-producing countries in the world and, right now, as the...

by Andrew Chalk Callisto Botanical Rum is like no other rum you’ve tasted - putting a refreshing twist on the spirit by infusing its...

by Andrew Chalk You would have to be totally out of touch not to have seen the advertisements for an event called Immersive Van Gogh. The...

by Andrew Chalk Made from muscatel grapes, this Torres family sparkling wine is aimed at the heart of Prosecco producers. An...

by Andrew Chalk Lost Oak Vineyards buys the fruit for this wine from one specific vineyard. Lost Oak Director of Winemaking Jim Evans...

by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Brulot, the award-winning VSOP Cognac cafe, is kicking...

by Andrew Chalk When vodka is too vague and gin is only good then you need something totally committed to satisfy your adult drink...

by Andrew Chalk EATER, a reliable source of economic error, goofs up again with a poorly thought-through and apparently unedited hit...

by Andrew Chalk In Reguengos de Monsaraz in the Alentejo region of central Portugal last week the United Nations Wine Tourism...

by Andrew Chalk As August turns into September and leaves turn brown on the trees our tastes turn to new flavors. Popular pizza chain...

Kyocera Ceramic Paring Knife, 3" ($25) by Andrew Chalk I have just been using a Kyocera ceramic knife. It is as sharp as the best carbon...

by Andrew Chalk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3 Badge Beverage Corp. Debuts Benjamin Chapman 4-Year Corn Whiskey “Smooth, in Every Sense,”...

by Andrew Chalk You can anticipate that this is a great wine because it has the word ‘Chalk’ in the name (strong choice!). However, it...

by Andrew Chalk From the wires... Artesa Vineyards & Winery Expands Portfolio with New Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Now available for...

by Andrew Chalk From the winery... “The fearless mind leading Marques de Casa Concha, one of Chile’s most prestigious wine brands, is...

by Andrew Chalk The winery says "It is well known that Pinot Noir is site-sensitive; Spring Hill Vineyard, located on the western side of...

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Virtually opaque ruby. Looks like a young wine; Nose: Variegated forest floor, dark fruit of black cherries,...

by Andrew Chalk Here is the recipe.. Grand Brulot Espresso Martini 2 oz Grand Brulot 1/2 oz half & half (optional or dairy free) ¼ oz...

by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... "Mijenta Blanco is our first expression and was created with a strong feeling for the land. We wanted...

by Andrew Chalk Chalk Hill 2019 Chardonnay, Chalk Hill Appellation, Sonoma Co., CA ($16) The most ‘Californian’ of the wines. Intense...

by Andrew Chalk From the winery... "This September, Winemaker Daniel Daou will deliver the most anticipated Cabernet Sauvignon of the...

by Andrew Chalk Donum has a thoroughly deserved reputation as a producer of Carneros pinot noir but this is the first rosé expression of...

by Andrew Chalk Researchers at Texas A&M University, a leading agricultural research institution, have developed an organic treatment...

Turner -- Hilmy Cellars by Andrew Chalk Turner, the 6 year old Golden Labrador at Hilmy Cellars, is a newcomer to Texas. He came from...

by Andrew Chalk October is Texas Wine Month, and Texas Hill Country Wineries is celebrating with a Passport event that lasts all month...

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Light straw color; Nose: Light oak, wet concrete, white flowers; Palate: Crisp, lean style. A taste marked by...

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by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Impenetrably opaque dark ruby and violet color; Nose: Complex earthy notes. Jammy raspberry fruit. Woody...

by Andrew Chalk On July 9th the Biden administration released an Executive Order instructing the Treasury and the two branches of US...

by Andrew Chalk Max, at Lost Oak Winery, had been growing, without anyone noticing! One minute he is small enough to fit on the cover,...

by Andrew Chalk When I have to drink wines like these so young (it is the current release) I am left with feelings of schadenfreude,...

by Andrew Chalk The nutty, heartwarming style of tawny port intensifies with the age of the port. A week ago we reviewed a 10-year old...

by Andrew Chalk With a nose of cucumber and strawberry, flavors of watermelon, strawberry, and lime, and a vibrant mouthfeel and finish,...

by Andrew Chalk PR Agency Big Thirst Marketing has put together the perpective of their clients... 2021 has certainly had some crazy...

-- USE THE COMMERCE CLAUSE AGGRESSIVELY TO ABOLISH STATE MONOPOLIES by Andrew Chalk [Submitted as part of the public comment process...

by Andrew Chalk Ron Yates Wines between Johnson City and Hye is the home to two magnificent examples of the state dog of Texas - the Blue...