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Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Dry Creek Vineyard 2023 Sparkling Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg

On my way home from a two-week road trip, I stopped at a friend's house for dinner and a long catch-up. Even after all those...

25 February, 2026

Nebbiolo Beyond Expectations: Dinner with Luca Bosio at The Hideaway

After Nebbiolo Prima at the end of last year, where I blind tasted more than 100 Nebbiolo wines across producers and appellations in Piemonte, my...

23 February, 2026

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Saint Enzo 2024 Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro

Lambrusco is one of the most underrated wines out there. Far removed from the sweet, “nice on ice” styles of the ’70s and ’80s, Lambrusco...

18 February, 2026

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Unsanctioned 2024 Pinot Gris, Oregon

Some days, I do not want to contemplate what I am going to drink. I just want to enjoy a wine without too much thought....

11 February, 2026

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Copain 2024 Daybreak Red Wine, North Coast, Sonoma County

Sometimes a wine grabs your attention before you even take a sip. That was the case with the Copain Daybreak Red Wine. It sat on...

04 February, 2026

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Ettore 2021 Petit Verdot, Mendocino County

For years, Petit Verdot has played a supporting role, adding color, structure, and depth behind the scenes, rarely taking center stage. But with the creation...

28 January, 2026

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Josetta Saffirio Alta Langa 2021 DOCG Brut Metodo Classico

When my friend served a savory mushroom tart at dinner a few weeks ago, I enjoyed it so much that I asked for the recipe....

21 January, 2026

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Ex Post Facto 2024 Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills

When it comes to weeknight dinners at home, I often reach for Pinot Noir. It is one of the most reliable food-pairing grapes - versatile,...

14 January, 2026

Red Hills Lake County: Mountain Cabernet with a Sense of Place

I will start with a confession: I had not tasted wines from the Red Hills Lake County AVA. And to add another confession, Cabernet Sauvignon...

13 January, 2026

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Cascina Val Liberata 2022 Anarkoide Grignolino, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy

When my friends invited me over for dinner, I offered to bring wine. So, I had to ask what was being prepared. Although I didn't...

07 January, 2026

Please The Palate January 2026 Newsletter

I can’t believe another year has passed, but I’m ready to turn the page. 2025 was a challenging year on many levels. With continued shifts...

05 January, 2026

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Laurent-Perrier Héritage Brut

New Year’s Eve calls for a wine that reflects both celebration and intention, something timeless, precise, and quietly confident. Laurent-Perrier Héritage fits that moment perfectly....

31 December, 2025

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Doctor’s Orders 2022 Grenache-Syrah, Toro Canyon, Santa Barbara County

At first glance, this wine tells one story. It is a vibrant purple in the glass, with color and sediment clinging stubbornly to the cork....

24 December, 2025

When Nebbiolo Speaks: What Blind Tasting Revealed About Place

By the second day of blind tasting, I had found a rhythm to tasting the wines. Five wines at a time were poured. We knew...

23 December, 2025

Listening to Nebbiolo: Learning to Taste Without the Label

Blind tasting at Nebbiolo Prima was a different experience. It was not a single flight or a short judging session. Over several days, I would...

22 December, 2025

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Cascina Val Liberata 2021 Cenerina Slarina, Monferrato

I love discovering new grape varieties, and Italy, especially Piemonte, never stops delivering. I consider myself familiar with many of the region’s indigenous grapes, including...

17 December, 2025

Vinomio: Where I Always Come Back in Vercelli, Italy

Vinomio opened three summers ago, in 2023, and it instantly became my favorite place to go. Whenever I am in Vercelli, I make my way...

16 December, 2025

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Forteto della Luja Pasucrà 2024 Piemonte Moscato Secco DOC

Moscato is usually synonymous with sweet, which is why I was so surprised when I tasted Forteto della Luja’s Pasucrà. It is a wine that...

10 December, 2025

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Covenant 2023 Landsman Cabernet Franc, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma

With Cabernet Franc Day approaching on December 4th, this week’s choice is a celebration of one of California’s most distinctive red grapes. The Covenant 2023...

03 December, 2025

Bellenda: Prosecco, Reimagined

Most people think of Prosecco as one thing: a cheerful, easy-drinking sparkling wine, perfect for brunch or celebrations. And, Prosecco DOC, which comes from the...

02 December, 2025