Australian Wine Regions – Crush On This Episode 33
In this week's episode of Crush On This, we head to Australia to explore the red wines from three regions. Australia is a vast, beautiful country and the fourth largest in...
05 March, 2021
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2019 Kings Carey Vogelzang Vineyard Semillon Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara County White Wine
2019 Kings Carey Vogelzang Vineyard Semillon Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara County $24.00 Single vineyard, single varietal On the nose: citrus zest, white flowers, spring fresh. Palate: Pear, green apple, grapefruit,...
04 March, 2021
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Bortolomiol Ius Naturae 2018 Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
To celebrate my parents getting their second vaccine shots, I opened the Bortolomiol Ius Naturae 2018 Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG to toast with them. As I enjoyed the wine, I...
03 March, 2021
A Peek at the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino with Col d’Orcia
For more than 25 years, Benvenuto Brunello has brought journalists from around the world to taste the newest vintage of Brunello di Montalcino. Brunello di Montalcino is a wine beloved...
02 March, 2021
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Open That Bottle Night
How many times do you buy a bottle of wine and then save it for a "special occasion"? Perhaps it was a bottle of Champagne given to you for graduation...
27 February, 2021
Classic Fortified Wines – Crush On This Episode 32
When was the last time you poured fortified wine in the glass? Perhaps it was last week or years ago? Do you remember what it was? There are a number...
26 February, 2021
2017 Owen Roe Red Wine Yakima Valley Washington
25 February, 2021
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: J. Wilkes 2019 Pinot Blanc, Santa Maria Valley AVA
As I indulged my weekly sushi craving, I selected a wine to pair with my dinner. I pulled out a bottle of Pinot Blanc from J. Wilkes Winery in Santa...
24 February, 2021
Arizona: An emerging wine region
Arizona has been producing wine for almost as long as California has. But for people outside of Arizona, it may seem like a newer wine region. Beginning in the 1990s,...
23 February, 2021
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Crafting Valentines While Drinking Old Westminster “You Are My Sunshine” 2019 Sparkling Piquette
Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate with your loved ones and for me that meant spending it with my nephew and niece making Valentine's crafts and drinking a unique...
20 February, 2021
Catchy Wine Labels that Talk to You! – Crush On This Episode 31
When was the last time you walked into a wine store and purchased a wine based on the label? We’re going to look at three catchy wine labels - then...
19 February, 2021
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Shadow Run Vineyards and Winery 2017 Untamed, Paso Robles
Blending wine grapes together to make a wine is not uncommon. In Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot are blended together. In the Rhone Valley, Grenache,...
17 February, 2021
Riga Black Balsam: Elixir for Life
I am excited to share the cover story I wrote for the February issue of Beverage Industry News. Americans may be consuming more bitters today, but the origin of bitters dates...
16 February, 2021
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Zaca Creek Inn and Tavern in Buellton in the Santa Ynez Valley
We are all itching to travel, to get out of our houses and go somewhere new. But we also have to be safe and smart when we travel. This past...
13 February, 2021
Drink Champagne Every Day with Lanson Champagne – Crush On This Episode 30
We love champagne. We love to celebrate with champagne. We love to drink Champagne every day. From NV Champagne to Rose Champagne to Organic Champagne, Lanson Champagne offers it all....
12 February, 2021
2018 ZANTHO Blaufränkisch Burgenland Austria Winemonger Imports Red Wine
11 February, 2021
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne
This past week was my birthday and this next week is Valentine's Day, so what wine did I drink that is perfect for either celebration? Champagne, of course. Rosé Champagne,...
10 February, 2021
The Old Vines of Lodi
Lodi is home to California’s highest concentration of own-rooted old vines which includes the Bechthold Vineyard and Cinsaut that was planted in 1886. These old vines are very special, not...
09 February, 2021
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Dinner from The Slanted Door in San Francisco via Goldbelly
With my birthday looming, I usually celebrate over the course of a week or two. Instead of a large party, I enjoy small dinners with different friends. But sadly, that...
06 February, 2021
