Not every bottle of wine needs a special occasion to be opened. When Madroña Vineyards described their El Tinto as a "Tuesday wine you can...
Barbera is one of those red grapes that I love for its versatility with food. With bright acidity, juicy fruit, and relatively soft tannins, it...
Three caviars, four Roederer L’Ermitage sparkling wines, and twelve possible pairings. Add a renovated tasting room, peaceful vineyard views, and a new food menu, and...
I headed to Livermore Valley this past weekend for the Livermore Valley Wine Experience. The first event, Taste Our Terroir, brought together 20 wineries and...
Celebrating 50 years of Crémant d’Alsace with three wines that showcase the quality, diversity, and value behind its success...
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...
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...
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...
Fall Updates: Travel, Wine & New Adventures from Please The Palate 🍷✈️ - The Please The Palate October 2026 Newsletter Is Here...
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...