Andrew Chalk
Andrew Chalk writes about wine, spirits, beer, food, restaurants, wineries and destinations all over the world. His articles have appeared in Wine Business, Wines & Vines, Go-Wine, The Daily Meal, John Mariani’s Virtual Gourmet, Somm Journal, Wine-Searcher.com. He recently started his own blog, TheChalkReport. He is the author of the book Top Texas Wineries. He holds the WSET Level 3 certification in wines and spirits, the Certified Specialist of Wine certification from the Society of Wine Educators and the Italian Wine Professional certification. He was a 2016 recipient of an Open Fellowship to the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers. He has judged at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Wine Competition and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition.
January 25, 2023
Ancient Peaks — Impressive Cabernet Blends From Paso Robles
The Santa Margarita Ranch AVA was approved by the TTB in 2014 and encompasses approximately 18,300 acres. It is the southernmost sub-AVA of Paso Robles and physically separate from all the other sub-AVAs. There are other growers, but to date Ancient Peaks is still a “Monopole” in terms of wineries.
November 29, 2019
How To Tour English Wineries
Andrew Chalk visits English wineries with stops at Chapel Down, Hush Heath Estate, and Woodchurch.
October 10, 2019
Approaches To Grape Growing and Wine Making: Tolosa, Edna Valley
Andrew Chalk explores grape growing and wine making at Tolosa in California's Edna Valley.
