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Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Pizza City Fest LA at LA Live

Who doesn't love pizza? Thin crust or deep dish, round or square, no matter what size or shape or the choice of toppings, there is...

06 May, 2023

The Evolution of Expression: A Los Angeles Dinner Showcased The Ageworthy Wines of Domaine André Brunel

Representing the Eighth generation of Domaine André Brunel—one of the oldest family-owned wineries in Châteauneuf-du-Pape—winemaker Fabrice Brunel traveled to Los Angeles in late February to...

04 May, 2023

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Luna Hart Wines 2021 Sparkling Grüner Veltliner

It is said that "April showers bring May flowers" and nothing says Spring more than a fresh sparkling wine. But not just any sparkling wine....

03 May, 2023

Vega Sicilia: The Crown Jewel of Spanish Wines

In February 2020, a few days before the world shut down, I had the privilege to enjoy dinner with Pablo Alvarez, the owner of Vega...

02 May, 2023

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Celebrating Malbec at Bodega Malbec Grill in Toluca Lake

Malbec is the most famous grape in Argentina and on April 17th every year, we celebrate World Malbec Day. As a continuation of the celebration,...

29 April, 2023

Read Books and Drink Wine – Crush On This Episode 126

When it’s time to relax, I read books and drink wine. It’s the perfect way to decompress from the day because when I drink wine...

27 April, 2023

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Sawyer-Lindquist 2020 Carignan, Feliz Creek Vineyard, Mendocino

I recently enjoyed the Martha Stoumen 2019 Venturi Vineyard Carignan Long Elevage from Mendocino County and had written about how Carignan is one of the...

26 April, 2023

Casa Maestri Is On The Rise

For the April 2023 Issue of BIN Magazine, I had the pleasure to write the story Casa Maestri Is On The Rise. Destiladora del Valle de...

25 April, 2023

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Sparkling Discoveries, A Sparkling Wine Platform

Sparkling wines have traditionally been enjoyed in a celebration or on a special occasion. But over the past few years, sparkling wine has become a...

22 April, 2023

8 Winemakers Reveal Why They Love Pinot Noir From Sta. Rita Hills

Located on the western side of the Santa Ynez Valley, the Sta Rita Hills AVA is a cool climate region that many winemakers describe as...

20 April, 2023

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Amista Sparkling Syrah, Morningsong Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley

The great thing about sparkling wines is that they are not just for special occasions or celebrations. Sparkling wine can be enjoyed any day of...

19 April, 2023

An Italian wine region takes a sustainable approach

The definition of “sustainability” is the study of how natural systems function, remain diverse, and produce everything it needs for the ecology to remain in balance. Sustainability...

18 April, 2023

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Dinner at Bicyclette Bistro

A few months ago, my friend took me out for dinner for my birthday. We went to Bicyclette, the Parisian-inspired restaurant from Chefs Walter and...

15 April, 2023

Five Fun Wine Facts About Sauvignon Blanc – Crush On This Episode 125

Sauvignon Blanc produces aromatic, white wines that express its region’s terroir. And have you noticed that it’s readily available everywhere? In this episode, we share...

13 April, 2023

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Covenant Wines 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Wine plays a significant role in Jewish culture. It is used in every Jewish ceremony and celebration and it is a central part of the...

12 April, 2023

5 Paso Robles Rhone Wine Blends

In Paso Robles, Rhone grape varieties, such as Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and more, thrive. And, like in the Rhone Valley, these grapes are often blended...

11 April, 2023

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: VOLO Chocolate

What I really love in the afternoon when I need a pick-me-up, or in the evening when I crave something sweet, is a delicious piece...

08 April, 2023

Is Bulgaria the next “new” wine region on the horizon?

It is fun to discover "new" wine regions. There are many regions in the Balkans that have been producing wine since Roman times and used...

06 April, 2023

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Martha Stoumen 2019 Venturi Vineyard Carignan Long Elevage, Mendocino County

Carignan is one of the unsung heroes of California grapes. Carignan grows primarily in southern France, as well as in northern Spain. But, in the...

05 April, 2023

Please The Palate April 2023 Newsletter

We are already three months into 2023. Time just keeps flying by! The year started out with a bit of travel. I first traveled with...

04 April, 2023