In the Glass and On the Ground – Four Wineries in Western Sicily
Last year, I wrote about my first taste of western Sicily’s wine scene. It was a trip that took me from Palermo to Marsala and...
01 May, 2025
Sicilian Native Grapes and the Wines They Make
In my story the other day, I offered a look at Sicily’s dramatic landscape, its viticultural legacy, and the remarkable transformation of its wine industry....
29 April, 2025
Sicily in a Glass: An Introduction to the Island, Its History, and Its Vines
With a plan to return to Sicily this May, I’m remembering my trip last spring. It was my second time to the island, but this...
24 April, 2025
Please The Palate April 2025 Newsletter
Spring is here and I am coming up for air after having just completed the 2nd annual Festival of Forgotten Grapes. I spent most of...
03 April, 2025
Discover Two Unforgettable Wine and Food Pairing Experiences in Downtown Santa Barbara
Wine and food on their own are delightful, but when paired together, they can elevate each other in unexpected ways. A sip of wine can...
27 March, 2025
The North Adriatic – Twelve Regions, Three Countries, One Destination
On a recent trip to Italy I visited the North Adriatic. The North Adriatic refers to the northernmost part of the Adriatic Sea. When I...
04 February, 2025
Please The Palate January 2025 Newsletter
Happy New Year! Happy 2025! Looking back at 2024, there was a lot of travel. I traveled a total of 135 days, which was 1/3 of...
07 January, 2025
An Unpretentious Wine Experience in the Yakima Valley
Where would you go if you wanted to go wine tasting in Washington State? Do you head to Woodinville, a tasting hub 30 minutes outside of Seattle...
26 November, 2024
Wine Tasting Along Santa Rosa Road – The Wine Road Less Traveled
On your next trip to the Sta. Rita Hills AVA in the Santa Ynez Valley, go wine tasting along Santa Rosa Road and take the...
19 November, 2024
Looking for California Wine Country’s Best-Kept Secret: Check Out Livermore Valley!
What wine region is only 27 miles from San Jose, 31 miles from Oakland, 40 miles from San Francisco, 100 miles from Monterey, and 125...
29 October, 2024