Driving into the Santa Cruz Mountains
Sitting above the fog line, the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA is a diverse region made up of numerous microclimates. This diversity allows for a diversity of grape varieties, from Chardonnay...
24 May, 2022
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Water & Wines Wine Puzzles
Studying wine, especially Italian wine, can be challenging. Puzzles, which require an eye for detail, as well as patience, are also a challenge. Combine the two and you get Water...
21 May, 2022
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Dutcher Crossing 2018 Pinot Noir, Terra de Promissio Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
A good wine has a sense of place. As I opened a bottle of Pinot Noir this week, I could almost taste the cool wind and fog from the Terra...
18 May, 2022