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Get to Know the Australian Wine Regions of Victoria

I have had the privilege to travel to Australia twice, but neither trip was to explore the wine regions. And, both times I traveled around...

21 May, 2024

Eating My Way Through Mexico City: A Foodie’s Adventure in Mexico City

Mexico City had long held a coveted spot on my travel wish list. I was most interested in the food scene. I had heard nothing...

16 May, 2024

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: 2021 Braschi Monte Sasso Famoso, Rubicone Famoso IGT

The grape name is Famoso. Despite the name, it is not a famous grape. In fact, it is a forgotten grape that was almost extinct....

15 May, 2024

More than just another Savvy Bee producer, Craggy Range Celebrates 25 years and beyond

I recently drove down to Newport Beach to attend a tasting of Craggy Range wines. In celebration of their 25th anniversary, we tasted wines from...

14 May, 2024

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Pairing White Bordeaux Wines with Lunch

When most people think of Bordeaux wines, they think of red wines. White wines from Bordeaux are often overshadowed by their more famous red counterparts...

11 May, 2024

Crush On This Wine Tips: Dry vs Sweet Wines

Understanding wine is a challenge. No matter how little or how much you know, it is a never-ending process of learning and a very humbling...

09 May, 2024

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Optik 2021 Valdigue, French Camp Vineyard, Paso Robles Highlands District

With only 223 acres of Valdigue planted in California, it is not easy to find bottlings of this wine. Yet, I have been lucky to...

08 May, 2024

The Singe Vineyard Potential At Tenuta Licinia

On a recent Zoom, I met James Marshall-Lockyer of Tenuta Licinia in Tuscany. This young winemaker whose background is in philosophy, has focused on the...

07 May, 2024

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Riverbench 2022 Pinot Meunier Nouveau, Santa Maria Valley

The vibrant cherry-red color caught my eye. The grape varietal piqued my interest. I then took a sip and I was hooked. This beautiful, enjoyable,...

01 May, 2024

Think All Australian Shiraz is Rich and Bold? Try Cool Climate Shiraz from Mount Langi Ghiran

When describing Australian Shiraz, common terms are “full-bodied”, “ripe”, “rich”, and “intense” with blue fruit, black fruit, chocolate, and spice notes. These descriptors are in...

30 April, 2024

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Souleil Vin de Bonté Le Rouge 2022, Languedoc, France

You know how there are wines we save for special occasions and then there are the more affordable wines that we call "Tuesday night wines"....

24 April, 2024

Check Out These 10 “Grand Cru” Pinot Noir Vineyards In California

In California, there is no official term like "Grand Cru" to designate a high quality vineyard like there is in Burgundy, France. In Burgundy, a...

23 April, 2024

Crush On This: Italian Wine and Cheese Tasting

There is a saying that wine, cheese, and bread are the holy trinity and we would not disagree. There really isn’t anything better than a...

18 April, 2024

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Wildflower Winery 2022 “A Little Something” Brick Barn Vineyard Santa Ynez

Viognier is a full-bodied white wine that originates from southern France. With floral and fruity aromas, it is a beautiful wine to smell. But often...

17 April, 2024

Visit These Six Wineries in the Santa Maria Valley

When you head to Santa Barbara to go wine tasting, where do you go? Do stay in downtown Santa Barbara and go to the Funk...

16 April, 2024

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Lang & Reed 2022 Napa Valley Chenin Blanc

Heading to dinner with friends, I was asked to bring a bottle of wine. I wanted a versatile wine that would go with a variety...

10 April, 2024

Eight Producers Share Their Love for Rhone Varieties and Why They Thrive in California

Rhone wine lovers gathered in Paso Robles in February 2024 for the 16th annual Rhone Rangers Experience. Wineries from not only Paso but also Lodi,...

09 April, 2024

Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Dinner at the Chefs Counter At Maude Beverly Hills

I have officially enjoyed my 49th dining experience at Maude Restaurant in Beverly Hills. However, for all the times I have dined there, one place...

06 April, 2024

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Acquiesce Christina’s Outlier 2022 Grenache, Lodi

I have been a fan of Acquiesce wines since the first time I tried them in 2020. I have loved the Bourboulenc, the Picpoul, the...

03 April, 2024

Please The Palate Spring 2024 Newsletter

It seems like just yesterday that we were celebrating the new year and yet here we are, already in April. Alas, Spring is here! With...

02 April, 2024