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Napa Valley may be thought of as the mecca of wine in California but it is surrounded by other wine regions. Many you likely know, such as Sonoma, Anderson Valley,...

07 December, 2021

Badenhorst Chenin Blanc Secateurs 2019 Broadbent Selections South Africa White Wine

Badenhorst Chenin Blanc Secateurs 2019 South Africa Broadbent Selections ...

06 December, 2021

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Corked, A Short Film Based on a True Story

Over the past 20-30 years, women have made significant in-roads into winemaking. In California, it is not uncommon to find women as winemakers, assistant winemakers, cellar rats, and more. It...

04 December, 2021

Wine and Potato Chips? – Crush On This Episode 73

Who does not love the salty, crunchy taste of potato chips? Potato chips are the ultimate snack food, but did you know that they can also pair with wine!?! On...

02 December, 2021

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Abbot’s Passage 2019 Sightline, Heringer Estate Vineyards, Clarksburg

There is something that intrigues me about unique wine blends. It is familiar to see Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc blended, or Cabernet and Merlot. But when I find a blend...

01 December, 2021

Diversifying Port Consumption: Canned Portonic Brings a New Twist to RTD Tipples

Port, the famed fortified wine from Portugal’s Douro region, is most commonly enjoyed as a dessert wine. But it’s also great in cocktails—one of the most popular examples being the...

30 November, 2021

2016 Rodney Strong Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley California Red Wine

2016 Rodney Strong Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley, California ...

29 November, 2021

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: The Common Good Restaurant Friendsgiving Meal

During the pandemic, many restaurants adapted, creating outdoor dining spaces or to-go menus. The creativity of many restaurants and chefs was inspiring. This includes two chefs, Jeff Baker and Adam...

27 November, 2021

An Ode to Chile’s Carmenere Grape- Crush On This Episode 72

Carménère was born in Bordeaux, France but today it is the 5th most important grape of Chile. It was first brought to Chile in the mid-1800s but it wasn’t known...

25 November, 2021

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserve Carménère 2019, Colchagua Valley, Chile

November 24th is Carménère day, a day to celebrate a grape that originated in the Bordeaux region of France but today finds its primary home in Chile. To celebrate, I...

24 November, 2021

Heretic Sunset Harvest: A new beer-wine hybrid

I am a wine drink and not a beer drinker. But I really enjoyed drinking the Heretic Sunset Harvest Ale, a beer-wine hybrid with Petite Sirah. The Heretic Sunset Harvest...

23 November, 2021

2019 Spy Valley Satellite Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand White Wine

2019 Spy Valley Satellite Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand ...

22 November, 2021

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: “La Cucina Italiana in Los Angeles: an Italian and American story” Culinary-Focused Documentary

Los Angeles is blessed with an array of multi-cultural cuisines. But if you think about one of the most popular cuisines, it is Italian food. Italian culture has had a...

20 November, 2021

Journey to the Loire Valley with Saget La Perrière – Crush On This Episode 71

How would you like to travel the Loire Valley with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir in your hand? Allison and I are doing just that with wines...

18 November, 2021

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: On Your Left 2013 Behind Bars Zinfandel Blend, Paso Robles

"On Your Left" is a cycling term used when preparing to pass a slower rider. On Your Left is also the name of a winery in Paso Robles. Owner Craig...

17 November, 2021

Mi Sueño Wines Pair Perfectly with Mexican-Inspired Cuisine

Food and wine pairing is fun. Sometimes you know exactly what wine to pair with a dish and sometimes you take a gamble. Recently Lucia Palm and I decided to...

16 November, 2021

Zulal Areni 2017 Storica Wines Vayots Dzor, Armenia Red Wine

Zulal Areni 2017 Storica Wines Vayots Dzor, Armenia...

15 November, 2021

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Semolina Artisanal Pasta ReGrained SuperGrain Upcycled Strozzapreti Pasta

Strozzapreti is an antique type of pasta that is made across Italy. Known as the "priest strangler" (strozza means "to choke or strangle" and preti means "priests"), strozzapreti is a...

13 November, 2021

A Twist on Tempranillo – Crush On This Episode 70

Tempranillo is one of the most planted red grapes, especially in Spain. Tempranillo is responsible for some of the best wines in the world yet it is often eclipsed by...

11 November, 2021

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Markus Wine Co 2018 Markus Zeitlos, Lodi

A couple of months ago, during the heat of the summer, I was captivated by the fresh minerality of Markus Wine Co 2020 Nativo from Lodi. Now with the cooler...

10 November, 2021