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REVENGE OF THE AMPHORAE
by Andrew Chalk In ancient history wine emerged in the region around the Caspian Sea. The archaeological evidence shows that fermentation...
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Oct 6, 20213 min read


Order Tickets Now! March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... March of Dimes Dallas Signature Chef’s Auction Wednesday, December 1st 6pm-10pm VenueForty|50 4050 Belt...
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Oct 5, 20211 min read


BARBECUE 101: A BRIEF COURSE IN TEXAS BARBECUE
by Andrew Chalk Some time ago I mentally stored an idea for an article which would argue that barbecue was the simplest type of...
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Oct 4, 20216 min read


KIPS BAY SHOWHOME VISIT DETAILS
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... GRAND OPENING OF SECOND ANNUAL KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE DALLAS Twenty-Six of the Nation’s Top...
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Oct 2, 202126 min read


KIPS BAY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB REVEALS LIST OF ACCLAIMED DESIGNERS AND ARCHITECTS
FOR SECOND ANNUAL KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE DALLAS by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... Nation’s Leading Designers and Architects to...
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Oct 2, 202123 min read


Review: Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2022
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...
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Sep 30, 20214 min read


SIMPLIFYING THE ENJOYMENT OF SPANISH WINE
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...
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Sep 30, 20213 min read


RUM REVIEW: Callisto California Dry Botanical Rum ($35)
by Andrew Chalk Callisto Botanical Rum is like no other rum you’ve tasted - putting a refreshing twist on the spirit by infusing its...
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Sep 29, 20211 min read


IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH SHOULD BE SUNK
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...
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Sep 28, 20212 min read


WINE REVIEW: Vina Esmeralda 2018 Sparkling Wine, Catalunya, Spain ($21)
by Andrew Chalk Made from muscatel grapes, this Torres family sparkling wine is aimed at the heart of Prosecco producers. An...
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Sep 27, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Lost Oak 2020 Sauvignon Blanc ‘Burning Daylight Vineyards’, Texas ($21)
by Andrew Chalk Lost Oak Vineyards buys the fruit for this wine from one specific vineyard. Lost Oak Director of Winemaking Jim Evans...
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Sep 24, 20211 min read


Grand Brulot VSOP Cognac Cafe Announces Partnership With Blues Legend Joe Bonamassa
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Brulot, the award-winning VSOP Cognac cafe, is kicking...
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Sep 22, 20212 min read


Benriach Expresses The Aromas and Flavors of Speyside
by Andrew Chalk When vodka is too vague and gin is only good then you need something totally committed to satisfy your adult drink...
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Sep 21, 20213 min read


EATER DOES NOT UNDERSTAND FOOD DELIVERY
by Andrew Chalk EATER, a reliable source of economic error, goofs up again with a poorly thought-through and apparently unedited hit...
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Sep 20, 20212 min read


UN Wine Tourism Conference Focuses on Wine Tourism as a Driver of Rural Development
by Andrew Chalk In Reguengos de Monsaraz in the Alentejo region of central Portugal last week the United Nations Wine Tourism...
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Sep 17, 20212 min read


GRIMALDI’S ANNOUNCES FALL MENU
by Andrew Chalk As August turns into September and leaves turn brown on the trees our tastes turn to new flavors. Popular pizza chain...
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Sep 17, 20211 min read


This Ceramic Knife Has a Sweet Handle
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...
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Sep 17, 20213 min read


Benjamin Chapman Releases New Whiskey ($36)
by Andrew Chalk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3 Badge Beverage Corp. Debuts Benjamin Chapman 4-Year Corn Whiskey “Smooth, in Every Sense,”...
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Sep 16, 20212 min read


WINE REVIEW: Chalk Hill 2018 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, CA ($15/half bottle)
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...
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Sep 14, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Artesa 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA ($40)
by Andrew Chalk From the wires... Artesa Vineyards & Winery Expands Portfolio with New Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Now available for...
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Sep 10, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Marques de Casa Concha 2019 Pinot Noir, Quebrada Seca Vineyard, D.O. Valle Del Limari,
by Andrew Chalk From the winery... “The fearless mind leading Marques de Casa Concha, one of Chile’s most prestigious wine brands, is...
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Sep 8, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Sosie 2017 Pinot Noir, Spring Hill Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, CA ($45)
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...
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Sep 8, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Di Giovanna 2019 Vurria, Nero D’Avola, Sicilia, Italy ($22)
by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Virtually opaque ruby. Looks like a young wine; Nose: Variegated forest floor, dark fruit of black cherries,...
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Sep 6, 20211 min read


Ah, Coffee and Cognac for Labor Day!
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...
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Sep 6, 20211 min read
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