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Vinomio: Where I Always Come Back in Vercelli, Italy

Vinomio opened three summers ago, in 2023, and it instantly became my favorite place to go. Whenever I am in Vercelli, I make my way...

16 December, 2025

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Forteto della Luja Pasucrà 2024 Piemonte Moscato Secco DOC

Moscato is usually synonymous with sweet, which is why I was so surprised when I tasted Forteto della Luja’s Pasucrà. It is a wine that...

10 December, 2025

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Covenant 2023 Landsman Cabernet Franc, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma

With Cabernet Franc Day approaching on December 4th, this week’s choice is a celebration of one of California’s most distinctive red grapes. The Covenant 2023...

03 December, 2025

Bellenda: Prosecco, Reimagined

Most people think of Prosecco as one thing: a cheerful, easy-drinking sparkling wine, perfect for brunch or celebrations. And, Prosecco DOC, which comes from the...

02 December, 2025

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Dunites Wine Co 2024 Albariño, San Luis Obispo Coast

When Tyler Eck, owner of Dunites Wine Co., told me about the most memorable wine he had ever tasted, he recalled a Rhône wine he...

26 November, 2025

Moscato d’Asti: Think You Know It? Think Again.

What do you think of when you hear the words Moscato d’Asti? Do you think: Sweet? Simple? Low alcohol? Not Your Thing? Well, you may...

25 November, 2025

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: BoaVentura de Caires Winery 2020 Venture Red Wine – Iberian Blend

Family, heritage, and bold flavors come together in the BoaVentura de Caires Winery 2020 Venture Red Wine, an Iberian-inspired blend from Livermore Valley, California. Named...

19 November, 2025

Beneath the Forest Floor: White Truffle Hunting in Piemonte and Umbria

For years, truffle hunting lived high on my travel bucket list. I imagined the misty forests, eager dogs, and the buried treasures of Italy's culinary...

18 November, 2025

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Barton & Guestier Cotes de Provence 2024 Limited Edition “Tourmaline” in Collaboration with Isaure Atelier

Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a beautifully crafted rosé. The Barton & Guestier Côtes de Provence “Tourmaline” 2024, the...

12 November, 2025

Brughelli Wines: Precision and Patience in Santa Maria Valley

We drove up to Santa Maria to meet Michael Brughelli for lunch at Au Bon Climat in the Santa Maria Valley, where he makes his...

11 November, 2025

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Peltier Schatz Family 2017 Teroldego, Estate Reserve, Lodi

Deep, bold, and layered, the Peltier Schatz Family 2018 Teroldego is a standout expression of a variety rarely seen outside Northern Italy. Sourced from two...

05 November, 2025

Three Expressions of Ribolla Gialla from Tenuta Stella

Ribolla Gialla is one of those quiet grapes. It is not flashy or bold with loud aromas, but quietly confident and mineral-driven. Native to Friuli...

04 November, 2025

Exploring Wine on the North Side of Etna: Eleven Wineries to Check Out!

The north face of Mount Etna has a pull that’s impossible to resist. The volcano may rumble and puff, but it is the vineyards scattered...

30 October, 2025

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Monte Rio Cellars 2023 French Colombard, Lodi

French Colombard is a white grape you do not often see on a wine label. It is more commonly used in blends or brandy production...

29 October, 2025

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: San Rucci 2022 Ruche, San Benito County, Central Coast

Ruché, pronounced Roo-kay, is a nearly-lost red grape from Piemonte, Italy that was rescued in the late 20th century when a local priest revived his...

22 October, 2025

Shared Notes: From Wine to Coffee

A few years ago, I was in Sonoma and met with winemakers Bibiana González Rave and Jeff Pisoni. Over sushi, they told me about their...

16 October, 2025

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Cantine Virgili 2024 Inciostar Lambrusco Provincia di Mantova I.G.T.

I was immediately captivated by the nose of the Lambrusco with its aromatic rush of dark fruit, violets, and spice. Fittingly named Inciostar, meaning “ink”...

15 October, 2025

Milo: Finding Focus on Etna’s Eastern Slope

Attending the annual Etna Days was both thrilling and daunting. On the first day, I walked into a room filled with more than 500 wines...

14 October, 2025

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Villa Simone 2023 Frascati Superiore D.O.C.G Riverva

While attending the Simply Italian wine event in Los Angeles this week, I participated in a seminar about a region of Italy that I was...

08 October, 2025

Please The Palate October 2025 Newsletter

Summer is here and with it comes the 14th anniversary of Please The Palate. I am proud to be celebrating another year of business, especially...

07 October, 2025