Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Phelan Farms 2023 Mondeuse, SLO Coast
Oh mon dieu Monduese! How have I not enjoyed you before? An under-the-radar red wine variety, it just recently hit my radar! So little is...
16 April, 2025
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Slamdance Kooperatieve Wines 2022 Red Table Wine, Wine of California
When it comes to a wine blend, the sum is greater than its parts. But what caught my eye were the parts of this wine....
09 April, 2025
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Tablas Creek 2022 Vaccarèse, Adelaida District, Paso Robles
There are hundreds upon hundreds of unique grape varieties. In California, 93% of what is planted, is planted to 9 primary grapes. More than 100...
02 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
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Roark Wine Company 2022 Pocket Full of Stones, Santa Barbara County
Studies suggest that 60-70% of consumers make their wine purchasing decisions based on the label. This means that the label's design, color, font, imagery, and...
26 March, 2025
Cultivating Community: The Power of Women in Santa Barbara Wine
March 25th is National Women and Wine Day and to celebrate, I am sharing the story I wrote for The Tasting Panel Magazine (May/June 2025)...
25 March, 2025
Rethinking New Zealand Wines: Marisco Family Vineyards Offers Quality, Value, and Elegance
Forget any stereotypes you might have about New Zealand wines, especially about Sauvignon Blanc. Marisco Family Vineyards is proving that elegance, quality, and a true...
20 March, 2025
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Bulichella 2021 Rubino IGT, Toscana, Italy
The annual Slow Wine Tour came to Los Angeles this past week. The Slow Wine Guide, which originated in Italy and also exists in the...
19 March, 2025
G.D. Vajra: A Legacy Rooted in Passion and Perseverance
In the rolling hills of Piemonte’s Langhe region, nestled within the village of Barolo, stands G.D. Vajra di Aldo e Milena Vaira, an independent, family-run...
18 March, 2025
The Ultimate Pinot Noir Blind Tasting Challenge at World of Pinot Noir 2025
Blind tasting isn’t just a party trick; it’s a skill. Think of it like a detective piecing together clues—wine tells a story of grape, region,...
13 March, 2025