Blog | The Chalk Report

Maison Ventenac 2020 Réserve de Jeanne Cabardès AOP ($10)

andychalk

Jun 19, 20231 min read

Maison Ventenac 2020 Réserve de Jeanne Cabardès AOP ($10)

by Andrew Chalk NOTES FROM THE WINERY I don’t know whether Jeanne would have liked this wine but what’s certain is that she would have...

84 views0 comments

Spring and Summer calls for Arctic Chill

andychalk

Jun 18, 20231 min read

Spring and Summer calls for Arctic Chill

FROM THE WIRES... Yesterday was the first day of spring which means looking forward to warm weather and fun. CorkPops has the best of...

16 views0 comments

andychalk

Jun 17, 20236 min read

Asador - Hidden Gem

by Andrew Chalk It was time to return to Asador at a media event this week, the destination restaurant in the Renaissance Dallas Hotel,...

236 views0 comments

1800 TEQUILA DEBUTS NEW “TASTE IS EVERYTHING” CAMPAIGN

andychalk

Jun 16, 20233 min read

1800 TEQUILA DEBUTS NEW “TASTE IS EVERYTHING” CAMPAIGN

FEATURING 10-TIME NBA ALL-STAR CARMELO ANTHONY, AWARD-WINNING GLOBAL LATIN SUPERSTAR OZUNA, AND DIRECTOR RICKY SAIZ FROM THE WIRES... The...

149 views0 comments

BENDING BRANCH WINERY BUILDS ON KENTUCKY HERITAGE, LAUNCHES BOURBON BRANDS

andychalk

Jun 15, 20233 min read

BENDING BRANCH WINERY BUILDS ON KENTUCKY HERITAGE, LAUNCHES BOURBON BRANDS

FROM THE WIRES... New Bending Branch 1840 and ChickenDuck Bourbons Now Available COMFORT, TX (Feb. 24) – Out of their mutual shared...

20 views0 comments

Kickstart Spring with Marchesi Frescobaldi’s crisp white wines

andychalk

Jun 15, 20231 min read

Kickstart Spring with Marchesi Frescobaldi’s crisp white wines

FROM THE WIRES... I challenge you to step outside the box this season and sip Pomino Bianco DOC. Hailing from historic Italian producer,...

12 views0 comments

Brewing Something Sweet: Harpoon Brewery and Flour Bakery + Café Launch Ltd Release Sticky Bun Stout

andychalk

Jun 14, 20232 min read

Brewing Something Sweet: Harpoon Brewery and Flour Bakery + Café Launch Ltd Release Sticky Bun Stout

FROM THE WIRES... Made with Real Flour Sticky Buns, this beer will give back with a portion of proceeds to be donated to Camp Harbor View...

18 views0 comments

DOES ORGANIC WINE TASTE BETTER? THAT IS NOT WHAT THE DATA SAY.

andychalk

Jun 14, 20232 min read

DOES ORGANIC WINE TASTE BETTER? THAT IS NOT WHAT THE DATA SAY.

by Andrew Chalk In wine-searcher on June 6th, Kathleen Wilcox claims that critics score organic wines higher, all else equal, than...

907 views1 comment

andychalk

Jun 13, 20232 min read

Equiano Rum will Stop Dad Headbanging!

FROM THE WIRES... With Father’s Day fast approaching on 6/18, you may be looking for ways to impress dad. Nothing would impress him more...

32 views0 comments

Hampton Water Rosé Takes Over Fontainebleau Miami Beach 'Bleau Bar' for SOBEWFF

andychalk

Jun 13, 20231 min read

Hampton Water Rosé Takes Over Fontainebleau Miami Beach 'Bleau Bar' for SOBEWFF

FROM THE WIRES... What: On February 24, 2023, Hampton Water will transform the iconic lobby bar, Bleau Bar at Fontainebleau Miami Beach,...

31 views0 comments

KNOB CREEK® ADDS SEVEN-YEAR AGE STATEMENT TO ITS KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY

andychalk

Jun 13, 20233 min read

KNOB CREEK® ADDS SEVEN-YEAR AGE STATEMENT TO ITS KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY

FROM THE WIRES... KNOB CREEK® ADDS SEVEN-YEAR AGE STATEMENT TO ITS KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY The addition furthers the brand’s legacy...

31 views0 comments

WINE REVIEW: Dossier 2022 Rosé of Syrah, Columbia Va., WA ($28)

andychalk

Jun 12, 20234 min read

WINE REVIEW: Dossier 2022 Rosé of Syrah, Columbia Va., WA ($28)

by Andrew Chalk I only recently became aware of Dossier Wines. a joint venture (of some sort) between NFL star Sidney Rice and...

141 views2 comments

JUSTIN & Landmark Vineyards 2023 Community Grants Program for Local Nonprofits and Schools

andychalk

Jun 12, 20231 min read

JUSTIN & Landmark Vineyards 2023 Community Grants Program for Local Nonprofits and Schools

FROM THE WIRES... JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery and Landmark Vineyards announced its 2023 community grants program recipients, which provide...

30 views0 comments

WINE REVIEW: Taft Street Winery 2022 Garagistes Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Va., Sonoma Co. ($30)

andychalk

Jun 11, 20231 min read

WINE REVIEW: Taft Street Winery 2022 Garagistes Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Va., Sonoma Co. ($30)

by Andrew Chalk TASTING NOTES Appearance: Light straw; Nose: Lemon, green apple, white peach; Palate: Delicious grippy texture. Flavors...

35 views0 comments

andychalk

Jun 10, 20234 min read

Act Now!

FROM THE WIRES... Enjoy special savings, freebies and recipes and more, June 9 – 11, 2023 LAKEWOOD, Colo., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --...

5 views0 comments

Neal Family Vineyard Announces Over $35,900 Raised Through Its Namesake Scholarship Program

andychalk

Jun 9, 20233 min read

Neal Family Vineyard Announces Over $35,900 Raised Through Its Namesake Scholarship Program

FROM THE WIRES... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Neal Family Vineyard Announces Over $35,900 Raised Through Its Namesake Scholarship Program...

19 views0 comments

Paso Robles Vintner Fulldraw Vineyard Comes To Dallas

andychalk

Jun 8, 20239 min read

Paso Robles Vintner Fulldraw Vineyard Comes To Dallas

by Andrew Chalk The California wine region of Paso Robles is producing better wines year by year and one reason is that new wineries are...

130 views0 comments

Juggernaut Wines: Nationally-Available for $20 Delivers Quality in Standout Labels

andychalk

Jun 8, 20231 min read

Juggernaut Wines: Nationally-Available for $20 Delivers Quality in Standout Labels

FROM THE WIRES... Juggernaut Wine is built on the idea that overcoming challenges builds character, or in the case of grape vines, makes...

42 views0 comments

WINE REVIEW: Dossier 2021 Viognier, Columbia Valley, Washington ($58)

andychalk

Jun 7, 20234 min read

WINE REVIEW: Dossier 2021 Viognier, Columbia Valley, Washington ($58)

by Andrew Chalk Viognier is a chameleon grape. It can transform into a large variety of wine styles. Dossier, a new and relatively...

250 views0 comments

Cheramie Wine Returns: Discover Cheramie Wines at Central Market!

andychalk

Jun 7, 20232 min read

Cheramie Wine Returns: Discover Cheramie Wines at Central Market!

FROM THE WIRES... Can't see this email? View in Your Browser Dear Cheramie Wine Enthusiast, We are thrilled to reconnect with you after...

17 views0 comments

Escape To the Texas Hill Country for a BIG Texas Experience

andychalk

Jun 7, 20234 min read

Escape To the Texas Hill Country for a BIG Texas Experience

FROM THE WIRES... JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa offers Glamping, Longhorns, Texas-sized Water Attractions and more...

57 views0 comments

andychalk

Jun 6, 20231 min read

Radio Boka Rosé Available Now! $12

FROM THE WIRES... WOT THEY SAY... Sample.

10 views0 comments

Take Dad Outdoors this Father’s Day at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

andychalk

Jun 6, 20232 min read

Take Dad Outdoors this Father’s Day at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

FROM THE WIRES... It’s that time of year again to treat Dad to a special and memorable Father’s Day! This year, Omni Barton Creek Resort...

28 views0 comments

WINE REVIEW: Tenuta Luce 2020 Lucente, Toscana IGT, Italy ($30)

andychalk

Jun 6, 20232 min read

WINE REVIEW: Tenuta Luce 2020 Lucente, Toscana IGT, Italy ($30)

by Andrew Chalk The problem with wine classifications that regulate beyond geographical boundaries is sclerosis. There is no better...

761 views0 comments

About Me

Join My Mailing List