THE CHALK REPORT

by Andrew Chalk I did a tasting of the Anaba 2021 Pinot Noir earlier this year and the winery was a memorable discovery. They have just...

by Andrew Chalk TL;DR Preston Center has a new chef-driven po’boy shop, called The PoBoy Shop , and I recommend you check it out! ...

INTRODUCING DIPLOMÁTICO SINGLE VINTAGE 2013: A RUM TEN YEARS IN THE MAKING FROM THE WIRES.... NEW YORK, NY (JUNE 2, 2025) – Diplomático...

FROM THE WIRES South Florida restaurants are staying cool this summer – one savory scoop at a time. From miso ice cream to creamy avocado...

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...

FROM THE WIRES... Celebrate the arrival of longer and warmer days with the vibrant flavors of Portugal! Introducing two new white wine...

Photo: Daniel Kelleghan FROM THE WIRES... Put Nashville, TN and the Hutton Hotel on your radar as a great destination to consider for a...

by Andrew Chalk Auteur 2023 Chardonnay, Bacigalupi Vineyard , Russian River Valley, Sonoma Co., CA $65 Auteur 2022 Pinot Noir, Balinard...

Slate Theory Winery and Tasting Room is one of the most impressive-looking facilities in The Hill Country. by Andrew Chalk You never know...

by Andrew Chalk and wire content FROM THE WIRES... CONTEMPORARY ART DEALERS OF DALLAS PRESENT CADD’S SUMMER Gallery Walk...

Simple, Fast, Delicious FROM THE WIRES... Healdsburg, CA, March 31– Gary Farrell Winery , the iconic Russian River Valley estate, is...

FROM THE WIRES... The culinarily unique city of New Orleans is so easy to reach from Dallas, it would be a pity to miss some of the...

The rooftop restaurant brings its menu street-side with seamless takeout for downtown diners FROM THE WIRES... DALLAS, TEXAS (June 3,...

FROM THE WIRES... Ever wonder how much a winemaker really shapes a wine? Let’s put it to the test. Join us for the first annual Friesen...

Nickel & Nickel winery by Andrew Chalk Nickel & Nickel, the Far Niente brand, has a very interesting go-to-market strategy. Single...

FROM THE WIRES... WOODFORD RESERVE RELEASES NEW DISTILLERY SERIES:  TAWNY PORT FINISH MAY 20, 2025 (VERSAILLES, KY) — Today, Woodford...

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...

View from the newly-opened tasting room. (Photo Credit for all photos: Emma Kruch/Emma K Creative FROM THE WIRES... Auteur Wines Welcomes...

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...

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...

FROM THE WIRES... Dallas’ most flavorful Father’s Day tradition turns 25! City Men Cook transforms a former plantation into a jubilant...

FROM THE WIRES... Someone invited me to get to know Lloyd Cellars with their Chardonnay from Carneros!   Founded by winemaking visionary...

Dan Gatlin addressing a tasting group by Andrew Chalk “ The most important thing the Texas Wine Industry must do immediately is to...

Photo: Dan Padgett FROM THE WIRES... The Best Happy Hour in Dallas: $5 Cocktails at The Porch Where $5 still means something — Monday...

FROM THE WIRES... I wanted to share a last-minute cocktail to enjoy from Tequila Corralejo that’s as spirited as the holiday itself.  ...

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...

FROM THE WIRES... Leading viticulturist and winemaker Rodrigo Soto will focus full time on the winery started with his wife, Mai...

FROM THE WIRES... Treat Dad this Father’s Day to a delicious palate of tea flavors ranging from robust classics to spiced warming blends...

Drink North Texas underway. by Andrew Chalk I attended Drink North Texas  this weekend. The consumer-focused show was an attempt by  ...

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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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...

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...

FROM THE WIRES... Oakland, Oregon – [April 24, 2025] – Meadows Estate Vineyard & Winery, a Black-owned, family-run winery nestled in...

Thec Typsy Alcheist is a cool cocktail bar in Uptown by Andrew Chalk Tequila Enemigo started distribution in Texas a few months ago and...

FROM THE WIRES... As Memorial Day ushers in the unofficial start of the entertaining season - and with National Wine Day landing just...

FROM THE WIRES... Get ready! National Sauvignon Blanc Day (May 2) is just around the corner, and Wente Family Vineyards 2023 'Louis Mel'...

FROM THE WIRES... HEALDSBURG, Calif., March 19, 2025 — Rodney Strong Vineyards is launching a new Limited Collection of wines from Sonoma...

FROM THE WIRES... MINDEN MILL CELEBRATES SINGLE ESTATE CRAFTSMANSHIP WITH AMERICAN SINGLE MALT WHISKEY RELEASE 100% Estate Made American...

Photo: P. Beckley Co. FROM THE WIRES... Celebrate graduations, engagements, showers and more amidst the downtown Dallas skyline DALLAS,...

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 Introduction Drive out of Johnson City on US-290, west towards Fredericksburg, and Siboney Cellars  is almost unmissable...

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...

FROM THE WIRES... Both Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port and the Six Grapes ‘Special Vila Velha Edition’ tell a compelling narrative of...

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...

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...

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...

by Andrew Chalk The Frontiers of Flight Museum is the best indoor event center in Dallas. Congratulations to North Texas Wine Country ,...

FROM THE WIRES...   JERSEY CITY, NJ (JANUARY 7, 2025) – 1800® Tequila, the world’s most awarded tequila1, announced today the 12th...

FROM THE WIRES... I wanted to share a last-minute cocktail to enjoy from Tequila Corralejo that’s as spirited as the holiday itself.  ...