THE CHALK REPORT

FROM THE WIRES... SPRING MOUNTAIN VINEYARD CHARDONNAY EARNS TOP HONORS AT THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS St. Helena, Calif. – April 22nd, 2026 – Fifty years after the tasting that forever changed the world of wine, Spring Mountain Vineyard, a storied estate nestled in the Spring Mountain District Appellation, in the Mayacamas Mountain Range in the Napa Valley, has once again taken its place among the elite—this time with a celebrated Top Three finish for Ch

Photo: Samantha Reynolds Photography FROM THE WIRES... Seasonal menu of spritzes, pizzas, oysters and shareable favorites available Sunday through Thursday DALLAS, TX (June 16, 2026) – This summer, Monarch is bringing the Italian tradition of aperitivo to downtown Dallas with the launch of Aperitivo Hour, a new seasonal offering available Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the restaurant's lounge. Designed for gathering over drinks and light bites before dinner,