Crémant d’Alsace Turns 50
Celebrating 50 years of Crémant d’Alsace with three wines that showcase the quality, diversity, and value behind its success...
20 October, 2026
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: First Drop 2022 Mother’s Milk Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
Think Australian Shiraz and you might think of the old-school style of big, bold, jammy, and high in alcohol. Barossa Valley Shiraz and fresh in...
14 October, 2026
Franciacorta – The Sparkling Wine More People Should Know
More than two decades after one of my first wine dinners with Claude Taittinger, a Champagne dinner with his nephew Rodolphe Frerejean Taittinger brought my...
13 October, 2026
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Palmeri Wines 2023 Old Vine Sémillon, Monte Rosso Vineyard, Sonoma County
I recently spent a weekend visiting friends who lives in Geyserville, high in the hills above Healdsburg with beautiful views across the valley. Their neighbors...
07 October, 2026
Please The Palate October 2026 Newsletter
Fall Updates: Travel, Wine & New Adventures from Please The Palate 🍷✈️ - The Please The Palate October 2026 Newsletter Is Here...
06 October, 2026
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Domaine Carneros 2022 Cuvée de la Pompadour Brut Rosé
I sat down with Remi to catch up, record a new Wine Soundtrack interview, and enjoy a bite to eat. The Domaine Carneros 2022 Cuvée...
30 September, 2026
Frerejean Frères: A New Champagne House Arrives in California
More than two decades after one of my first wine dinners with Claude Taittinger, a Champagne dinner with his nephew Rodolphe Frerejean Taittinger brought my...
29 September, 2026
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Vinyl Vineyards 2023 “Jota” Iberian Blend, Geneseo Sub District, Paso Robles AVA
Good wine, good food, good company, and good music - that is all you need for a memorable evening. When my brother put some meat...
23 September, 2026
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Pali Wine Co. 2025 Wild Series Skin-Contact White Wine, Central Coast
Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir. They may not be the first two grapes you would think to put together. Gewürztraminer brings intense aromatics and floral notes,...
16 September, 2026
The Magic and the Math: How a Tech Engineer Is Building a Winery for the Long Game in Paso Robles
As the old saying goes, to make a small fortune in wine, you must start with a large one. Starting a winery, building a brand,...
15 September, 2026