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Chalk Talk: A Winos Guide To The Reserve Tasting at Savor Dallas 2012

Savor Dallas is one of the, if not the, biggest food and wine festivals of the year in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The 2012 Savor Dallas takes place on March 30 & 31. They offer a slew of tasting events.  If you are a wine lover, then you must attend the best event of the festival: The Reserve Tasting. This year the event will take place on Saturday March 31 is at 5:30pm in the Irving Convention Center. Buy tickets now, a sellout is a certainty. Every single one of the approximately 50 wines in this tasting must retail for over $50 a bottle. However, some actually sell for a lot more.

Here’s my list of suggested highlights of the wines offered at the Reserve Tasting this year. I’ve  listed by normal tasting order. Comments may be totally out of order.

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posted by Andrew Chalk | March 19th, 2012 12:38pm | filed under Andrew Chalk, Savor Dallas 2012, Savor dallas, Wine & Spirits, Wine Pairing | 2 Comments »

Is Savor Dallas Moving to Irving?

I got a semi-frantic email from a semi-frantic restaurant owner. “Savor Dallas is moving to the Irving Convention Center this year. We got our invite to participate and apparently they are moving to broaden their appeal.” I went deep into Savor Dallas’ Facebook page and found this:

Savor Dallas announces the 8th Annual event will be held March 30-31, 2012, and expands regionally. Participants can enjoy wine, food, spirits and the arts in the Dallas Arts District, and the new Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd.

Hey, Jim White! What is up? Are you changing the name to Savor Dallas and Irving? Have you ever heard of a basketball tournament called “The Final Four?” Dude, give us the news.

UPPITY DATE:  Savor Dalling Irvas Dallas organizer, Jim White, responds below. He is on top of the whole situation. All good. Jump for it.

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 6th, 2011 10:07am | filed under Go Rangers!, I Hate it When That Happens, Pre World Series Depression, Savor dallas, Uncategorized, questionable behavior, questionable judgment | 12 Comments »

Upcoming Opportunities to Sip Great Wine with Tasty Pairings

With the 7th annual Savor Dallas celebration this weekend there are lot of opportunities to taste great wine around town, with the largest being the International Grand Tasting for Savor Dallas Saturday night at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel where hundreds of wine makers, spirit producers and brew masters will join some of the best chefs in the city for a walk around tasting. 

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posted by Hayley Hamilton | March 14th, 2011 12:38pm | filed under Chef's tasting, Chefs, Events, Savor dallas, Wine & Spirits, food pairings, menus |

Upcoming Wine Tastings Around Town, Including The 7th Annual Savor Dallas

There are a few tasting events around town in the next week or so that look especially tempting for the wine lover’s palate, including one that we look forward to every year – Savor Dallas. 

There are a handful of tickets left for a tasting of 40 different Pinot Noirs from Central Coast, Oregon, Napa and Sonoma that Sigel’s  is hosting on March 15 from 5:30pm-8pm at The Park City Club.  This looks like an incredible tasting from some of the best Pinot producers in these regions, including Miner’s incredible Gary’s Vineyard and Rosella’s Pinot Noir, Patz & Hall Chenoweth, Archery Summit Premier Cuvee, Melville Carrie’s, Fess Parker Ashley’s.  Beautiful Pinot Noir for a great tasting price, $40.  Call 214-350-1271 for reservations.

March 24th Bailey’s Prime Plus on Park Lane will host a tasting of six wines, 3 white varietals and 3 reds, paired with a selection of cheeses to help demystify different tasting descriptors associated with wine.  Led by Wine Director and Sommelier LA Perkel the tasting will include 2008 Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay, one of my favorites from California, 2005 Long Meadow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, 2009 Schools Vollards Riesling Kabinett from Germany and more.  The tasting is $45 with reservations available at 214-750-8100.

Savor Dallas celebrates their 7th annual weekend event March 18th and 19th with tasting events around town, including the Arts District Stroll on Friday night through the Dallas Museum of Art, The Nasher Sculptor Center, The Meyerson Symphony Hall and The Winspear Opera House;  the Ultimate pARTy Friday night; wine seminars or a special cooking class with Stephan Pyles on Saturday afternoon; and the Grand Tasting Saturday night at the downtown Sheraton.  Tickets and information available here.

posted by Hayley Hamilton | March 7th, 2011 4:18pm | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Savor dallas, Texas Wine, Wine & Spirits |

Couple of Good Food Gigs: Les Dames d’Escoffier Raiser Grazer and Savor Dallas’ Wine Panel Tasting Seminar

One. As I have said before, the silent auction at the annual Les Dames d’Escoffier Raiser Grazer event is the best around. If you love food and travel you can get some great bargains. The next RG is Sunday (March 6) from 5-8 at City Place (2711 North Haskell). Les Dames is a group of female food professionals devoted to raising money to provide scholarships to woman trying to break into the industry. This year an all-star line up of local chefs will provide food and wine. The evening is a steal at $50 a person. Tickets and information here.

Two. Savor Dallas is just around the corner. The dates March 18 and 19. One of the most popular events is the Savor Dallas Wine Panel Tasting Seminar which will take place on March 19 at 3:00PM. This year the interactive tasting will feature some of the great names in the Texas wine industry: Dr. Richard Becker, proprietor of Becker Vineyards in Fredericksburg, with his Cabernet Sauvignon, and Kim McPherson, from McPherson Cellars in Lubbock sampling his Viognier. Winemakers from all over the country will also be on hand. All of the details, including where to get tickets are below. (more…)

posted by Nancy Nichols | February 28th, 2011 2:35pm | filed under Savor dallas, Wine & Spirits, fundraiser | 1 Comment »

What I’m Drinking Now: Savor Dallas

I too had a wonderful experience at this year’s Savor Dallas.  Though there may have been some elements that had a different feel from years past, overall it was a great opportunity to try some of our local restaurants, drink fantastic wine and spirits, and for those that had not had an opportunity to experience the arts district, to get a peak inside in a fun environment (art, food and wine…the perfect pairings).

A few selections really stood out over the two days. 
I am always on the look out for great bubbly and the opportunity to compare two of my favorites side by side at the Wyly on Friday was fun. 

Ruinart Blanc de Blanc- From one of the oldest Champagne houses in France, the Blanc de Blanc is a classic.  100% Chardonnay grapes, the golden sunshine colored bubbly is fresh, fruit filled and refreshing, it begs to be drunk on a summer afternoon with lemon tarts or fresh chevre. 

Moet and Chandon Imperial- The first sniff reveals an intensely toasty aroma, this is a blend of the three traditional Champagne grapes of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.  A hearty sparkler, and yet still light, approachable and delicate.  For me personally, the Moet was my choice.  My friend and bubbly loving enthusiast, Ellen Winspear, did not need to go beyond the Ruinart.  (more…)

posted by Hayley Hamilton | March 9th, 2010 9:49pm | filed under Savor dallas, Wine & Spirits | 1 Comment »

Reader Reviews: Savor Dallas 2010

Did you savor Savor Dallas? What events did you like? I’d love to hear your observations. Go.

posted by Nancy Nichols | March 8th, 2010 9:26am | filed under Savor dallas | 13 Comments »

Andrew Chalk Reports on Saturday Night at Savor Dallas 2010

Yow. Zah. Andrew Chalk worked his little butt off at Savor Dallas on Saturday night. Below he files 7 video reports on the highlights of the evening.

The Reserve Tasting, where the best wines of the weekend were served, took place on Saturday night at Savor Dallas 2010. Here is a quick recap of some of the finer wines poured. I’m happy to report that there was a precious bucket of Champagne. The Krug Champagne mentioned at the beginning of this video was priced close to $200 in the go-go days of 2007. The recession has brought it down to a more approachable $130.

One of the best wineries in Texas, Becker Vineyards poured at both tastings on Saturday night.

Jump for more of Andrew Chalk’s joy. (more…)

posted by Nancy Nichols | March 8th, 2010 8:00am | filed under Andrew Chalk, Savor dallas | 3 Comments »

Andrew Chalk Reports Savor Dallas 2010: Real Ale Brewing Company

The Real Ale Brewing Company is a microbrewery in Blanco, Texas.

posted by Nancy Nichols | March 6th, 2010 2:43pm | filed under Andrew Chalk, Savor dallas |

Andrew Chalk Reports Savor Dallas 2010: Arts District Wine Stroll


posted by Nancy Nichols | March 6th, 2010 2:37pm | filed under Andrew Chalk, Savor dallas |

Andrew Chalk Reports Savor Dallas 2010: Scotch

Scotch has regional flavor variations just like wine. Ed Kukol talks about the island of Islay in Scotland.

posted by Nancy Nichols | March 6th, 2010 2:34pm | filed under Andrew Chalk, Savor dallas | 1 Comment »

Andrew Chalk Reports on Savor Dallas 2010: Brooklyn Brewery

Paul was serving in the Winspear Opera House but explains that Brooklyn Brewery beers also pair with food.

posted by Nancy Nichols | March 6th, 2010 2:25pm | filed under Andrew Chalk, Savor dallas | 1 Comment »

Andrew Chalk Reports on Savor Dallas 2010: Dripping Springs Vodka

Gary Kelleher, Master Distiller at Dripping Springs vodka explains how he turns potatoes into vodka.

posted by Nancy Nichols | March 6th, 2010 2:22pm | filed under Andrew Chalk, Savor dallas |

Andrew Chalk on Savor Dallas 2010: el Jimador Tequila and a Low Calorie Cocktail

posted by Nancy Nichols | March 6th, 2010 2:18pm | filed under Andrew Chalk, Savor dallas |

Andrew Chalk Reports on Savor Dallas 2010: Arts District Wine Stroll



Friday night, Savor Dallas 2010 started with the Arts District Wine Stroll. Wines were poured at five locations in the Dallas Arts District. At the Nasher Sculpture Center, I ran into Barton O’Brien, owner of Napa winery O’Brien Estate. He will also be pouring at the Reserve Tasting on Saturday night.

posted by Nancy Nichols | March 6th, 2010 2:14pm | filed under Andrew Chalk, Savor dallas |

Reader Reviews: Savor Dallas

We’d love to hear your experiences at Savor Dallas. If you attend an event or seminar this weekend, leave a note below. Go. Eat. Drink. Report.

posted by Nancy Nichols | March 5th, 2010 4:29pm | filed under Savor dallas | 13 Comments »

6th Annual Savor Dallas Next Friday

When Jim White, and co-founder, Vicki Briley-White, started Savor Dallas in 2005 to showcase Dallas’ top chefs, restaurants and food, paired with some of the best local, national and international wines available, they likely had only hoped it would have grown to what it is today – one of the largest gatherings for foodies and wine lovers in the region. 

Each year it gets bigger and better, and 2010 looks as if it will not disappoint.   

Beginning Friday, March 5, the AT&T Performing Arts District welcomes Savor Dallas with the “Arts District Wine Stroll” starting at The Dallas Museum of Art through the Meyerson Symphony Center, Nasher Sculpture Center, The Winspear Opera House and the Wyly Theater.   From 5pm-7pm guests will stroll through each venue tasting and toasting wine from Cakebread, Grgich Hills Estate, Mumm Napa and Texas Winery Fall Creek Vineyard and distillery Dripping Springs Vodka, to name a few with snacks from the One Arts Plaza restaurants. (more…)

posted by Hayley Hamilton | February 26th, 2010 4:48pm | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Chefs, Festivals, Savor dallas, Texas Wine, Wine & Spirits | 5 Comments »

Remembering Darryl Beeson

Darryl Beeson with Ravenswood founder Joel Peterson. (Jim White photos)

Darryl Beeson with Ravenswood founder Joel Peterson. (Jim White photos)

Many of us in and around the restaurant business have vivid stories to tell about Darryl Beeson. He was an easy going and friendly guy. Besides wine, he loved jokes. Almost every conversation started with one. Good or bad, you always laughed at Darryl’s jokes. Darryl Beeson died late yesterday after complications from a car accident. He was only 54. Details on Darryl’s funeral are still pending.

Savor Dallas co-founder Jim White had a long personal and professional history with Darryl. Below, Jim remembers Darryl Beeson.

UPDATE: Memorial service for Darryl Beeson is Friday February 5 at 3:30 p.m. at Restland in Dallas.

Darryl Beeson’s Class–and a class act.
by Jim White

The first time I ever met Darryl Beeson he seemed very professorial.  Maybe it was his tweed jacket, vest, bow tie, horn rimmed glasses and Adolphe Menjou mustache.  Or, perhaps it was his thorough awareness of “things” and his tendency to conduct “mini-seminars” on them.  He could talk about everything from sports and current events to broadcasting or social-scene gossip.  But it was his encyclopedic knowledge of wine that impressed me as I got to know him.  He was producing Jody Dean’s midday talk show in the winter of 1994 when I returned to Dallas to become KRLD’s morning news anchor.  I was also charged with developing a “Restaurant Show.”  Something operations director Michael Spears had been quite keen on while we were still in Chicago plotting our return to Big D.  Darryl was to be my producer for the program, slated to start in the spring of 1995.  I was quite intimidated by the prospect of hosting a program devoted to cooking and wine.  I did very little of the former, although I could hold my own with the latter.  But since Spears knew I had a love of these things and travel, cultivated by radio stints in San Francisco, numerous forays to Europe, and about a year of being in the dining circle of a Chicago restaurant critic, he insisted I could do it.  It was Darryl who helped smooth what seemed like a rocky road ahead to me.  And a damn steep learning curve–it was a daunting assignment just getting to know who the players were in the Dallas and Texas restaurant biz after several years out of town.

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posted by Nancy Nichols | January 30th, 2010 12:20pm | filed under Celebrity Diners, Foodie People, R.I.P., Savor dallas | 32 Comments »

Savor Dallas Website Has Cooking Demos by Dallas Chefs

Tournedos Felix Faure served at Lavendou.

Tournedos Felix Faure served at Lavendou.

Want a few free cooking classes? The Savor Dallas site has some good ones. Watch Lavendou owner Pascal Cayet demonstrate the fine art of making a beef tenderloin with black peppercorn and mushroom sauce. Groovy music warning: Put on your earplugs, put on your eyeshades, you know where to put the cork.

BTW:“The 6th annual Savor Dallas, “An International Experience of Wine, Food, Spirits and the Arts,” to be held March 5-7, 2010, is dedicated to showcasing the finest chefs in Dallas-Fort Worth and the world’s best beverages and celebrating the renaissance of Downtown Dallas, especially the Arts District, Dallas Farmer’s Market and host hotel Sheraton Dallas. Tickets for all events are on sale now with special pricing for advance purchase tickets through December 31, 2009.  For a complete schedule, go to savordallas.com or call 888-728-6747.”

posted by Nancy Nichols | December 18th, 2009 9:05am | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Celebrity Diners, Events, Foodie Video, Savor dallas | 2 Comments »

Slocum Street Style: Let’s Party!

Yesterday I spent a couple of hours driving around the Design District, or Lower Oak Lawn if you will. It’s already a groovy area but the plans for the future are really exciting. The Lionstone Group and PegasusAblon have formed a partnership to develop the  Dallas Design District which  includes both the Dallas Design Center and The Decorative Center. Plans include multifamily residences, a dozen restaurants, and retail establishments. No chains allowed only local businesses. (Restaurateur Shannon Wynne has already started construction on The Moth and Al Biernat has been spotted shopping real estate.) I am seriously considering moving there.

Anywhoo, I bring this up because D Home and Slocum Street Antiques and Design Association have teamed up and they are throwing a big shindig on Thursday, October 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Jim “Savor Dallas” White has lined up eight restaurants to serve food. (Fedora Restaurant and Lounge, The Grill on the Alley, Go Fish Ocean Club, Hibashi Teppan Grill & Sushi Bar, Jorge’s, The Kitchen Table at Sheraton Hotel Dallas, Lavendou Bistro Provencal, and Paciugo Gelato.) The event is free and benefits the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. If you’re really nice, I’ll show you my potential new digs at The Alexan on Oak Lawn.

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 6th, 2009 10:29am | filed under Events, Foodie Video, Savor dallas, cheap eats, youthful spontaneous restaurants | 1 Comment »

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