Burger Friendly Wines – Crush On This Episode 63
Just when you think you should reach for a beer to drink with that burger, STOP! There’s a wine waiting for you instead! But which one? Pair burgers with wine...
23 September, 2021
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Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Elvio Cogno 2020 Montegrilli Langhe Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo is the king of Piemonte and is used to make some of the most revered wines in the world. It is known for producing powerful, full-bodied, tannic wines that...
22 September, 2021
2019 Weinschlössel Steinschaden Grüner Veltliner Kamptal Austria White Wine
2019 Weinschlössel Steinschaden Grüner Veltliner Kaptal, Austria...
21 September, 2021
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Dining with Italian Winemakers
This past week was spent traveling around the Langhe in Piemonte, visiting wineries in Novello, one of the communes of Barolo, as well as the Roero, neighboring the Langhe. With...
18 September, 2021
The World of Grenache – Crush On This Episode 62
Whether you call it Grenache, Garnacha, Cannonau (or something else) there’s a wine of this variety from somewhere in the world for you! You may find this red wine grape...
17 September, 2021
2017 Kings Carey Grenache Spear Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills California Red Wine
2017 Kings Carey Grenache - Spear Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills, California https://www.kingscarey.com...
16 September, 2021
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: La Raia 2018 Gavi Riserva DOCG Vigna Madonnina, Piemonte, Italy
Piemonte, Italy is famous for its red wines but one region in Piemonte produces primarily white wine. Gavi DOCG is a white wine produced in the Alto Monferrato in the...
15 September, 2021
The Wine Foundry: ‘Bite-sized’ winemaking at a dual purpose Napa winery
Have you ever thought that you would love to have your own wine label? I am sure that if you visit a lot of wineries or drink a lot of...
14 September, 2021
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: A Belated Birthday Celebration, Italian Style
There is nothing quite like a celebration in Italy. I have a vivid memory from when I lived in Italy 27 years ago. My friends and I were out in...
11 September, 2021
Island Wines: Sardinia with Sella & Mosca Wines – Crush On This Episode 61
Islands are dreamy. They are vacation destinations. But many islands are also producing some of today’s most exciting wines. Italy has more than 450 islands. But, when it comes to...
09 September, 2021
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Markus Wine Co 2020 Nativo, Lodi
As a fan of unique wine blends, I was captivated by the Markus Wine Co 2020 Nativo from Lodi. A blend of 82 percent Kerner, 9 percent Bacchus, and 9...
08 September, 2021
Alsace Checks All The Boxes
Alsace is a small region in the north of France but as a wine region, they offer almost everything a wine drinker wants. Still, sparkling, dry, sweet, red, white, and...
07 September, 2021
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Pairing Wine with Potato Chips
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! Champagne...
04 September, 2021
Life is a Cabernet: Crush On This Episode 60
Life is a Cabernet, be it Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon may be more widely recognized than Cabernet Franc but we love both of these grapes. Cabernet Sauvignon...
02 September, 2021
Remi Cohen – CEO of Domaine Carneros
When I first met Remi Cohen a few years ago, I asked her “What is your proudest achievement in your work to date?” Her answer was accomplishing her goal of...
02 September, 2021
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Pfendler Vineyards 2019 Chardonnay, Petaluma Gap, Sonoma County
A beautifully vibrant and expressive Chardonnay always puts a smile on my face. And I have been smiling all week after enjoying the Pfendler Vineyards 2019 Chardonnay, Petaluma Gap, Sonoma...
01 September, 2021
Women to Watch: Jill Kuehler, Founder & Distiller, Freeland Spirits, Portland, Oregon
In the June issue BIN Magazine, I profiled 10 women in the spirits industry, an industry that has historically been a male dominated industry. Now each month, a more in...
30 August, 2021
2016 Opolo Petite Sirah Paso Robles, California Red Wine
2016 Opolo Petite Sirah Paso Robles, California...
30 August, 2021
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Visiting Piazza Family Wines’ Bella Vista Vineyard in Ballard Canyon in the Santa Ynez Valley
There are more than 200 wineries in the Santa Ynez Valley. A small percentage have public wineries open to visitors. Even more have tasting rooms in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto,...
28 August, 2021
Cheap and Cheerful Red Wine: Crush On This Episode 59
No one needs to spend big bucks on a bottle of red wine. There are plenty of cheap and cheerful red wine choices that are ultra-satisfying. Check out these red...
26 August, 2021