by Andrew Chalk Background: This wine has considerable significance as it is made (partly) from the ‘Concannon Clone’ an important...

by Andrew Chalk North Texas (the 22 counties in a region from Dallas/Fort Worth to the Red River which is the border with Oklahoma) is...

by Andrew Chalk Cheval des Andes is a joint venture between storied Bordeaux Grand Cru Château Cheval Blanc and respected Argentine...

by Andrew Chalk Production: Grapes grown at 900-1400 feet in a vineyard characterized by rocky clay soil where the Petaluma Gap meets...

by Andrew Chalk Production: Grown from ‘Old Vines’ (1970s) in a vineyard that sits on a bench at altitudes from 400-800 feet overlooking...

ARE YOU REDDY? by Andrew Chalk One of the largest and best known grape growers in the state of Texas is adding wine making to their...

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Light salmon color. Nose: Peaches, pepperiness. Palate: crispness from good acid, peach flavors. Overall:...

by Andrew Chalk This wine leads with an intense ruby red color in the glass. On the nose there are also intense savory characteristics...

by Andrew Chalk I remember that tasting Chianti in the 1980s was a risky proposition. Not in the sense of it having the toxicity of a...

by Andrew Chalk This bright ruby-colored wine has a perfumy nose of raspberries and roses, a smokiness and dustiness that is quite...

by Andrew Chalk There is a new coffee liqueur on the block, and he’s got an attitude. An Australian attitude. You can call him Mr. Black....

by Andrew Chalk This value-priced wine is a good example of the Chianti category for those not familiar with it. The color is bright...

by Andrew Chalk Kokomo Winery, a small producer in Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley, has just released a new line of wines setting out to...

by Andrew Chalk Made from 100% old-vine Garganega grown in soil comprised of basaltic lava and trellised in the pergola system. Fermented...

by Andrew Chalk Here is an example of the future of Prosecco. Traditionally, Prosecco was a cheap and cheerful sparkling mixer for...

by Andrew Chalk Is is unusual to see the red grape Pinot Noir vinified as a rosé. One might almost worry that this most delicate of...

by Andrew Chalk In celebration of the highly anticipated release of Bou Lou, a collaboration beer from Boulevard Brewing Co. and hip-hop...

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas, May 22, 2018 – Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards, an award-winning winery in Pittsburg, TX, and  Wedding Oak Winery, a...

by Andrew Chalk Restaurateurs: How do you keep a creative chef challenged while serving the menu your regular customers expect? Answer:...

by Andrew Chalk Carménère, the closest thing to a National Grape in Chile, is spreading. This example (75% Carménère, 25% Merlot) comes...

by Andrew Chalk Wine tasters are fussy about their glasses. More than ever, they know that the type of glass they use affects their...

by Andrew Chalk What happens when a top Texas winery makes a wine from Texas’ most famous vineyard with grapes that we can’t grow here?...

by Andrew Chalk From the front label of The House of CAMUS’ new releases: The CAMUS Philosophy • We value independence in a world...

by Andrew Chalk Looking for a change of pace in your beer for hot summer days around the pool? Pilsner fits the bill with its cool, clean...