THE CHALK REPORT

FROM THE WIRES... Destination 4: The Bower (Chef Marcus Woodham) Dish: Whipped Feta Tip: Whipped feta is a perfect example of why cold dips and spreads shine during the summer. They can be made ahead, served chilled, and paired with everything from fresh vegetables to grilled bread for easy entertaining. Website: https://www.thebowernola.com/

by Andrew Chalk Yesterday I wrote… I have been impressed by South African wines pretty much from my first contact with them. Nowadays they reflect expert winemaking, a God-given climate for grape growing, and good value. Recently, I was acquainted with another of the seemingly endless cast of small, family-run wineries in South Africa when the estimable John Gorman of Southern Starz wrote to me and said, "Oy! You have to try the wines of David Finlayson." "David Finlayson?" I