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WINE REVIEW: 2017 Quinta da Fonte Souto, Portalegre, Alentejo, Portugal ($25)

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Nov 11, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2017 Quinta da Fonte Souto, Portalegre, Alentejo, Portugal ($25)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Ruby. Totally opaque. Nose: Earthy, savory, ripe fruit raspberries, blackberries, spices. Still youthful in...

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andychalk

Nov 9, 20191 min read

Burgundy May Not Be Such a Great Investment After All

https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/burgundy-may-not-be-such-great-investment-after-all?fbclid=IwAR2FXY6_HRMUPGFM9AhM3Xn7SMzeOHb7W...

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WINE REVIEW: 2018 La Valentina Pecorino, Pecorino Colline Pescaresi, IGT, Abruzzo, Italy ($15)

andychalk

Nov 8, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2018 La Valentina Pecorino, Pecorino Colline Pescaresi, IGT, Abruzzo, Italy ($15)

by Andrew Chalk This wine has a straw color. A reclusive nose of lemon, mandarin orange peel, and acacia. On the palate the fruits,...

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JIA - MODERN CHINESE OPENS THIS WEEKEND IN PRESTON CENTER

andychalk

Nov 7, 20191 min read

JIA - MODERN CHINESE OPENS THIS WEEKEND IN PRESTON CENTER

by Andrew Chalk Jia - Modern Chinese opens this weekend in Preston Center. It is described as “upscale food, upscale service, and...

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andychalk

Nov 6, 201910 min read

NOT YOUR FATHER’S LUBBOCK

by Andrew Chalk I have visited Lubbock over a dozen times over the course of the last decade, knowing it mainly as the center of the...

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andychalk

Nov 5, 20194 min read

MEET THE FARMERS

by Andrew Chalk Every year attendees at Dallas Fort Worth's Chefs for Farmers meet a lot of chefs. But who are the farmers behind the...

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WINE REVIEW: 2017 Lucienne Pinot Noir ‘Lone Oak Vineyard’, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA ($50)

andychalk

Nov 1, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2017 Lucienne Pinot Noir ‘Lone Oak Vineyard’, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA ($50)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Ruby with an almost opaque core and translucent meniscus. Nose: Spicy, tomato leaf, red fruit, forest floor,...

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The World Atlas of Wine, 8th edition. Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson.

andychalk

Oct 30, 20195 min read

The World Atlas of Wine, 8th edition. Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson.

Michael Beazley/Octopus Publishing, October 1st 2019. ($65 hardcover/$45 iPad) An Idea Whose Time Has Passed by Andrew Chalk When Hugh...

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EATALY’S BABY ARRIVES IN DALLAS BEFORE ITS PARENTS

andychalk

Oct 29, 20192 min read

EATALY’S BABY ARRIVES IN DALLAS BEFORE ITS PARENTS

by Andrew Chalk Last May Dallas Italophiles were positively salivating at the news that Italian marketplace Eataly was coming to Dallas...

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WINE REVIEW: 2017 Erath Pinot Noir, Oregon ($18)

andychalk

Oct 23, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2017 Erath Pinot Noir, Oregon ($18)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Brick red. Translucent core. Nose: Earthy, forest floor, thyme, black pepper. Palate: Soft but juicy tannins....

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WINE REVIEW: 2015 Nora da Neve, Rias Baixas, Spain ($30)

andychalk

Oct 22, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2015 Nora da Neve, Rias Baixas, Spain ($30)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Light straw; Nose: Salinity, lemon, pineapple Taste: Worthy body. Medium-plus acid. Grippy phenolics. Finish:...

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Farm Tour Is The Most Intriguing Event at Chefs For Farmers

andychalk

Oct 21, 20191 min read

Farm Tour Is The Most Intriguing Event at Chefs For Farmers

Media update..

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WINE REVIEW: 2018 Il Borro Borrigiano, Valdarno di Sopra DOC ($15)

andychalk

Oct 21, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2018 Il Borro Borrigiano, Valdarno di Sopra DOC ($15)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Ruby but not completely opaque, even at the core. Nose:Cherry, tomato leaf, herbs. Palate: Fruit, earthiness....

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FOGO DE CHÃO SHOWS NEW BAR AND LOUNGE AT PLANO LOCATION

andychalk

Oct 16, 20192 min read

FOGO DE CHÃO SHOWS NEW BAR AND LOUNGE AT PLANO LOCATION

by Andrew Chalk Popular Brazilian churrascaria Fogo de Chão has been at work on the bar and lounge of their Plano location. They have...

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andychalk

Oct 16, 20193 min read

BARNETT’S FOLLY

by Andrew Chalk Suppose you had founded a successful and respected Napa Valley winery 30 years ago on Spring Mountain. Would you then...

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WINE REVIEW: 2016 Fillaboa, Selección Finca Monte Alto, Rias Baixas, Spain ($26)

andychalk

Oct 15, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2016 Fillaboa, Selección Finca Monte Alto, Rias Baixas, Spain ($26)

by Andrew Chalk I am so glad I tried this wine with a chicken tikka masala that I made. The chicken tikka masala was ho hum, but this...

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WINE REVIEW: 2016 Idiosyncrasy Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Napa Valley, CA ($50)

andychalk

Oct 13, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2016 Idiosyncrasy Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Napa Valley, CA ($50)

by Andrew Chalk This is an interesting wine on several levels. On one level it is a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon for only $50, a bargain price...

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WINE REVIEW: 2017 Grandes Vinos ‘Beso de Vino’ Garnacha (Old Vines), Cariñena, Spain ($4)

andychalk

Oct 9, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2017 Grandes Vinos ‘Beso de Vino’ Garnacha (Old Vines), Cariñena, Spain ($4)

by Andrew Chalk Just fancy that. A serviceable medium-bodied red wine for less than five dollars. This ruby-colored wine has a light but...

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andychalk

Oct 9, 20191 min read

Get Your Cheese Right From The Farm

by Andrew Chalk Come enjoy fall at the farm! Saturday October 26th, 10am-4pm Now that we are enjoying some cooler temperatures it's a...

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WINE REVIEW: 2015 Marchese di Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico Riserva, DOCG, Italy ($37)

andychalk

Oct 9, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2015 Marchese di Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico Riserva, DOCG, Italy ($37)

by Andrew Chalk Chianti Classico continues to be one of the world’s eschewed wines, despite quality being higher than ever. This riserva...

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WINE REVIEW: 2016 Concannon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CA ($13)

andychalk

Oct 8, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2016 Concannon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CA ($13)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Ruby, crimson; Nose: Raspberry jam or confiture; Palate: Medium acid, medium chewy tannins. ripe raspberry...

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WINE REVIEW: 2018 Oceano Pinot Noir, Spanish Springs Vineyard, San Luis Obispo County, CA ($45)

andychalk

Oct 3, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2018 Oceano Pinot Noir, Spanish Springs Vineyard, San Luis Obispo County, CA ($45)

by Andrew Chalk Put this Pinot Noir from a tiny winery in California’s central coast as one to watch out for. Oceano owner Rachel Martin...

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WINE REVIEW: 2017 Checkered Past Winery Dolcetto, Texas ($28.80)

andychalk

Oct 1, 20191 min read

WINE REVIEW: 2017 Checkered Past Winery Dolcetto, Texas ($28.80)

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Opaque ruby. Nose: Forward ripe red fruit. Raspberries, strawberries; Taste: Soft tannins, medium acid,...

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HEAD TO GRIMALDI’S FOR NATIONAL PIZZA MONTH

andychalk

Oct 1, 20191 min read

HEAD TO GRIMALDI’S FOR NATIONAL PIZZA MONTH

by Andrew Chalk Yes, October is National Pizza Month and Grimaldi’s, with six Dallas-area locations. is the place to celebrate. Each...

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