THE CHALK REPORT

BLACKMON tasting room on the square in Mason by Andrew Chalk “It is six and a half, a little over six and a half acres. They were planted...

by Andrew Chalk Knife at the Highland Dallas hotel may be closing but John Tesar isn’t through opening restaurants. “I am after the...

by Andrew Chalk The husband and wife team of Elisa and Christopher Jones are the Texas Hill Country equivalents of high tech AI...

FROM THE WIRES... BEDFORD, Texas (February 26, 2025)  – Texas Independence Day marks the adoption of the Texas Declaration of...

by Andrew Chalk A truly Portugese blend of Touriga Nacional 30%, Touriga Franca 30%, Tinta Roriz 30%, and Tinta Barroca 10%. It could be...

FROM THE WIRES... DALLAS - FORT WORTH, Texas (March 11, 2025) – Texans, get ready to feel the heat. Back by popular demand, the Carolina...

FROM THE WIRES... Rooted in over 250 years of Mexican heritage, Tequila Corralejo is crafted using time-honored techniques, including the...

by Andrew Chalk This is an ideal alternative to sauvignon blanc. It is actually a blend of four indigineous grapes (rabigato 30%,...

FROM THE WIRES... Fourth generation vintner August Sebastiani founded Gehricke Wines as an homage to the local Sonoma countryside he grew...

FROM THE WIRES... BEDFORD, Texas (February 20, 2025)  – Join the green wave across Texas as the Mint OREO® Blizzard® Treat makes its...

The Bleu Burger ($13.49) by Andrew Chalk Cleaver & Co.  is an addition to the high-end burger genre from experienced restaurateurs Pat...

by Andrew Chalk If you were investing your money in a Texas Hill Country restaurant that showcased the bounty of the region's local...

by Andrew Chalk This wine is at once a classic provence rosé and equally an individualistic fruity expression of winemaking. It uses...

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 We may be finally discovering the Iberian taste for high-quality canned fish. Visitors to Spain and Portugal have seen...

FROM THE WIRES... For years, whiskey lovers have flocked to Woodford Reserve Distillery for the rare and coveted Woodford Reserve Double...

by Andrew Chalk The first Anaba Wines wine that I have tasted and wow, what a discovery. Very serious winemaking from an area that...

Photo: Wikipedia by Andrew Chalk It is amazing how cheap the most prestigious wine brands are. Mumm is 3x sales at only $619m. Compare...

El Centro College, Dallas. by Andrew Chalk Many regular Dallas diners will be aware that Dallas College, including El Centro, provides...

by Andrew Chalk If I had friends coming into town from the French wine industry I would tell them that we were going out to a...

by Andrew Chalk What a tasting! I was invited to this media event where we started with the brut, followed by the ros é, the pinot noir,...

The DBX707 by Andrew Chalk The Aston Martin DBX707 is what you get when Aston creates an SUV. Over 650hp and the lap of luxury. Aston...

by Andrew Chalk These wines are neighbors. Both in being grown in the Loire Valley of northern France and in coming from the same family...

Omni 'La Mansion Del Rio' is the place to stay in San Antonio by Andrew Chalk If you believe the 2025 James Beard Awards list of 18...

Aperitivo: Corn tortilla with salsa (wahaca and tomatillo chilies); by Andrew Chalk The 4-courser at Pur é pecha Room . Hidden away at...

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...

Caine Thompson, Head of Sustainability for O'Neill Vintners & Distillers FROM THE WIRES... Paso Robles, Calif., December 2, 2024 - ...

Andrew Chalk Since my report on the sale of Llano Estacado I have had a chance to talk to several people, on and off the record, about...

FROM THE WIRES... Versailles, KY (December 3, 2024) — Just in time for the holiday season, Woodford Reserve and Compartés are debuting...

Llano Estacado Winery and Tasting Room by Andrew Chalk I got a shock on Thursday when I read on a wine blog  that Llano Estacado had been...

FROM THE WIRES... In a significant breakthrough for Welsh spirits, Penderyn Distillery has celebrated the formal recognition of Single...

FROM THE WIRES... “Damp January” is all about enjoying in moderation, and Ranch Water with Tequila Corralejo Silver is a great cocktail...

FROM THE WIRES... - The 2025 Dallas Open will feature a branded DAOU Lounge alongside the celebrated wine portfolio being served at all...

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

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... Knob Creek announces the limited return of Knob Creek’s 18 Year Old Bourbon, celebrated for its exceptional quality and...

FROM THE WIRES... Penderyn Distillery, the renowned Welsh whisky producer, proudly announces its recent achievement of a prestigious GOLD...

FROM THE WIRES... fantastic rum options from Diplomático Rum . Whether you’re looking for an elegant yet affordable sipping rum, a...

FROM THE WIRES... Austin, Texas — Big Country Organic Brewing Co. is celebrating four years as the only Texas craft brewery dedicated to...

FROM THE WIRES... Mezcal Amarás has significantly expanded its retail footprint and is now available at 125 Total Wine stores across the...

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 In a Texas AgriLife webinar about blockchain on Tuesday 10th December the impression may have been left that blockchain...

FROM THE WIRES... Welcome to “ Come Over October ,” a national campaign encouraging people to reconnect with friends, family, and...

FROM THE WIRES... Looking to elevate your game and up your holiday season entertaining skills a notch, two or three? You have 9diDANTE...

FROM THE WIRES... ‘Tis the season for sipping festive libations featuring the botanical wonders of UNA Vodka , a revolutionary premium...

Family, Business Associates, Friends. Everyone fits in here. by Andrew Chalk I recently interviewed Fearing's Wine Director, Paul...

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...

Buy now; It is a category in a bottle. by Andrew Chalk This wine is an example of the Douro quietly registering a reputable identity in...

by Andrew Chalk There have been quite a few printed critiques of Michelin's judgements of Texas by people who cannot boil an egg. For an...

FROM THE WIRES... Napa Valley Vintner and Investor Brion Wise Launches Brion Wise Vintners Along with New Website   Wise Establishes...