Luxe in the Piedmont, Italy Vineyards
I am dreaming about a vacation I took last September to Piemonte, Italy. I traveled around visiting wineries and stayed at two incredible properties, one...
22 March, 2022
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Paso Robles Wine Merchant
After a day of wine tasting in Paso Robles, downtown Paso Robles is usually the place to go. The charming square is filled with restaurants...
19 March, 2022
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: South of Somewhere: Wine, Food and the Soul of Italy by Robert Camuto
I love to read. But I cannot seem to find a lot of time to read a book these days. I start them, get distracted...
05 March, 2022
A Wine Journey Through Piemonte, Italy
This past September, I took a two week trip to Piemonte, Italy. What started as a trip to visit my best friend for belated birthday...
22 February, 2022
Nas-Cëtta, the white wine of Barolo
When thinking of Barolo, one wine comes to mind - Nebbiolo. Nebbiolo is the king of grapes and the only grape grown in Barolo. That...
15 February, 2022
Dreaming about La Raia Winery in Gavi, Italy
Traveling is not as regular as it used to be for me but luckily I was able to go to Italy last September for a...
08 February, 2022
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Tamarindos Mexican Farm to Table in San José del Cabo, Mexico
When my friends invited me to join them in San José del Cabo, Mexico for the weekend to celebrate a birthday, I did not hesitate....
05 February, 2022
The Call of the Cienega Valley
Have you ever heard of the Cienega Valley AVA? Established in 1982, it is a wine region in the Central Coast of California that has...
25 January, 2022
Please The Palate January 2022 Winter Newsletter
Happy 2022! I am shaking my head at how quickly this year has gone by. It seems like just yesterday we were welcoming 2021. Looking...
04 January, 2022
The Return of Temecula
Have you been to Temecula? Only 100 miles from my home, I had never been. I have driven further distances to visit Santa Ynez and...
28 December, 2021