“I used Please the Palate for a three-week book promotion tour with working visits in the wine country. Once I communicated my needs, Allison (or PtP) took over in my stead. The logistics, event planning as well as client communication were all — after a few initial needs meetings— pitch perfect, making for a smooth and stress-free series of events and tour.”
Robert Camuto, Author South of Somewhere: Wine, Food and the Soul of Italy and columnist Robert Camuto Meets…at Winespectator.com

“THANK YOU for your expertise and patience with us in all the planning and execution. You were a VITAL part of this process and we are truly grateful you were working with us this year. I thought everything was great……and hope to work with you in the future!!”
– Dawn Wilson, Assistant Director of Special Events, Metropolitan Club

“On behalf of IVBAM, IP-RAM Madeira Wine, Embroidery and handcraft Institute, PI-ARM board, we would like to thank you for your services, proficiency and professionalism. We’re excited to count you as our partner in the events occurred in Boston and New York. Our goal is always to provide our very best and we couldn’t conquer our goals without your precious time, help and effort. It’s also our goal to continue improving and certainly we will ask for your help in future events. Thank you so much for your help, competence, dedication and professionalism as well your charm and sympathy.”
– Tiago De Freitas, IVBAM, IP-RAM – Madeira Wine, Embroidery and handcraft Institute, PI-ARM

“We are very pleased with our collaboration with Allison Levine and her agency Please The Palate which has accompanied us throughout our professionals recruitment campaign in Canada and the USA for the organization of the 9th edition of our exhibition “Decouvertes en Vallee du Rhone 2017.” Thanks for her efficiency, her true role of advising consultant but also for this working relationship based on a spirit of confidence and efficiency. These are key factors that have made our collaboration a real success in the service of our North American communication strategy for this event.”
– The Decouvertes en Vallee du Rhone 2017 team

“Allison Levine is the top of the game for wine & spirits events management. She’s fast, energetic, professional to a tee, experienced, exceptionally cool-under-pressure, and a hell of a lot of fun to work with! 5 stars from all of us at Wine Australia for event concept planning, logistics, attendee list analysis, outreach, seamless and friendly execution, and the critical post-event reporting. Thank you Allison.”
– Angela Slade, Head of Market, North America, Wine Australia

“I have had the pleasure to work with Allison on numerous events over the past seven years or so.  Allison is professional, proactive, attentive to detail and on top of her game.  She always goes the extra mile to ensure success for the projects on which we have worked together.  I look forward to a continued working relationship.”
– Gino Colangelo, President, Colangelo & Partners Public Relations

“Thank you for doing such an excellent job in sharing your knowledge.  Several people at our event remarked, multiple times, what a wonderful and entertaining presentation you provided!”
– Danae M. Stewart, Lighthouse Financial Services 

“I work with Allison Levine and Please the Palate often when I’m organizing wine trade and press events in major US markets. Allison is a real pro, from venue selection to promotion and database building to flawless onsite execution. Her team reaches the right audience for my clients. They maintain robust and up-to-date databases of the right writers, buyers and influencers in the US’ top wine markets. When I work with them I know I can relax and expect a great event. Please the Palate is my go-to wine promotional partner in Los Angeles and a great resource for national promotions.”
– Erica Nonni, Nonni Marketing

“Allison Levine is well-connected and well-respected because she combines speed, accuracy and intelligence with diplomatic charm to get things done.”
–Bill Marsano, Wine Writer, Poured with Pleasure

“I’ve known Allison Levine for over 10 years, and she is undoubtedly one of the most enthusiastic and hardest working women in the wine business. She approaches her projects with incredible attention to detail and candor.  She has the ability to and foresight to execute high profile and complex events, and always sees her work through with passion, creativity and gusto.”
– Katherine Jarvis, Jarvis Communications

“Allison and Please the Palate is a dream to work with!  She is able to research and provide the minutiae details a publicist needs to write the best press materials for the client.  Partnering up with Please the Palate is a surefire way to garner the results your company needs.”
–Lucia Singer, Principal, Berman-Singer PR

“We have had the pleasure of working with Allison for several events this past year.  She has provided both strategic support and on the ground hands on assistance.  Her industry insight is a tremendous plus and makes her a valuable addition to any team.”
–Laura Baddish, The Baddish Group

“Destiny Bay had been seeking (for some time) a Brand Manager in Southern California who had a firm grasp of what it takes to position a high-end artisan winery. Upon meeting Allison when she visited us in New Zealand it was obvious that her experience in the industry from publications, events, and distribution made her the perfect fit for our business.  Within a short time Allison’s professionalism and diligence showed immediate results. We look forward to working with her and Please The Palate for years to come.”
–Sean Spratt, Owner/Winemaker, Destiny Bay Wines

“It’s hard to think of anyone with more heart, passion and enthusiasm in the event space than Allison.  With Allison it’s more than just professionalism and attention to detail. She deeply understands hospitality and that permeates everything she does. Allison isn’t just great about getting people in the door to her events, she puts on events where it’s hard to get them to leave!”
–Geoff Kleinman, Editor, DrinkSpirits.com

“My experience with Please the Palate on spirits trade events as both client and vendor here in Los Angeles and around the country have been excellent experiences. Allison Levine handles all aspects events with attention to detail and flawless execution.”
–Aidan Demarest, Owner, Liquid Assets/Neat Spirits Bar

“We hired Please the Palate as a subcontractor to bring in a qualified audience of trade to a walk around tasting we organized in Los Angeles. Allison Levine is clearly well connected in the wine and spirits community, and we found her to be professional, flexible and a great collaborator. We would definitely consider working with her again.”
–Jennifer Zimmer, Account Supervisor, Janet Kafka and Associates