The Chalk Report

by Andrew Chalk For the wine lover who seems to have everything, skip the standard bottle and gift something with a little more provenance. For your holiday gifting and entertaining coverage, Robert Mondavi Winery offers a special selection that brings the legacy, craftsmanship, and character of one of California’s most iconic wineries to the table. Consider the 2022 To Kalon Vi...

FROM THE WIRES... (Dallas, Texas) October 15, 2026 – Azúcar Tequila today announced its next phase of growth, bringing its “Simply Superior” approach to ready-to-drink margaritas to consumers across Texas. Made with 100% Blue Agave Blanco Tequila, real fruit and agave nectar, Azúcar delivers the great taste of a margarita wherever life takes you—from tailgates and rooftops to wa...

by Andrew Chalk The head winemaker of Spanish winery Bodegas Beronia came through Dallas recently to meet trade and consumers and I was fortunate to have the opportunity to meet him for a tasting of Beronia wines at Spanish tapas restaurant Cafe Madrid. Beronia is a respected producer in Spain’s best known wine region, Rioja. Rioja wines are world class yet, as a category, are o...

FROM THE WIRES... The collection’s new presentation combines a vibrant new visual identity with lighter bottles SAN FRANCISCO, CA. – September 21, 2026 – Symington Family Estates, producers of some of the finest Ports in the world for five generations and owners of the renowned Port brand W & J Graham’s, is pleased to introduce a distinctive new look for its premium Aged Taw...

by Andrew Chalk The winemaking heart of the Texas wine industry is the Hill Country. Over 70 wineries there are members of Texas Hill Country Wineries, the industry trade group. Usually, the wineries focus on making and selling wine from their wineries and tasting rooms in places like Fredericksburg and Johnson City. However, once a year they come up to north Texas and that give...