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Plate it Forward for the holidays

It is the season of giving and if you are looking for another way to give, then look no forward than Line 39's Plate It Forward! Plate It Forward it...

24 December, 2021

Beyond Champagne: Three Sparkling Wines from Northern Italy – Crush On This Episode 76

Many of us crave a glass of Champagne for any reason. But there are sparkling wines beyond Champagne that are made in the same way and are much less costly....

23 December, 2021

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Domaine Carneros Pinot Clair 2019 White Pinot Noir

Domaine Carneros is known for incredibly delicious sparkling wines, as well as Pinot Noir. But there are 6 barrels (150 cases) made of a very special, somewhat unique wine as...

22 December, 2021

A regenerative farming case study: Robert Hall Winery looks ahead to the next 20 years

Regenerative farming is the new buzzword in the wine industry. But it is more than a marketing term. It focuses on soil health, animal welfare, and social fairness and Robert...

21 December, 2021

2018 Yacoubian Hobbs Areni Noir Vayots Dzor, Armenia Red Wine

2018 Yacoubian Hobbs Areni Noir Vayots Dzor, Armenia https://www.yacoubianhobbs.com/  ...

20 December, 2021

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Knife Flight, a Prepaid Mail-In Knife Sharpening Service

As we approach a new year, I typically have a list of things to do around my house, such as the ever exciting changing of air filters and such. Another...

18 December, 2021

Styles of Port Wine – Crush On This Episode 75

Port, the fortified wine from Portugal, is often thought of as a beverage to drink at the end of a meal, either sipped on its own or enjoyed with dessert....

16 December, 2021

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Pio Cesare 2017 Barolo Pio DOCG, Piemonte, Italy

In April 2021, the wine world lost a legendary figure in Piemonte wine, Pio Boffa, who died after a short battle with Covid-19. This week, as the winery celebrates their...

15 December, 2021

A Port Style For Everyone

When planning a meal, different wines are selected for each course. We might start with sparkling wines, then have a white wine with the first course, a red wine with...

14 December, 2021

2018 Zlatan Posip Hvar Dalmatian Coast Croatia White Wine

2018 Zlatan Posip Hvar, Croatia...

13 December, 2021

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: ON CALIFORNIA – From Napa to Nebbiolo…Wine Tales from The Golden State

As we start buying presents for our friends and family for the holidays, what do you get the wine lover? I know for me, the last thing I need is...

11 December, 2021

With Mara Imports, Every Day is a Tequila Sunrise

For the December Issue of BIN Magazine, I had the pleasure to write a profile story about Mara Imports, a family business that specializes in the distribution, marketing, and sales...

10 December, 2021

Sweet Bordeaux and Unexpected Food Pairings – Crush On This Episode 74

Bordeaux produces many more styles of wine than just Right Bank and Left Bank red wines! There are sweet Bordeaux, too, that are meant to be enjoyed with a variety...

09 December, 2021

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Muga 2020 Blanco Rioja, Spain

When one thinks of Rioja, Spain, red wine is likely what comes to mind. But, I was drinking a Rioja wine this week that was a white wine. It was...

08 December, 2021

See You In Suisun

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