Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Unico Zelo 2024 Fresh A.F. Riverland, South Australia
When it is hot and humid A.F. outside, you need a wine that is Fresh A.F. And that is exactly what I brought to dinner...
12 August, 2026
“Farm Like The World Depends on It” – Why Paso Robles Growers Are Choosing Regenerative Organic Farming
Recently, I spent a week visiting the six Regenerative Organic Certified® wineries in Paso Robles. When I checked into my room upon arrival, there was...
11 August, 2026
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Charles Krug 2025 Limited Release Napa Valley Chenin Blanc
When people think of Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon is almost always the first wine that comes to mind. But long before Cabernet dominated the landscape,...
05 August, 2026
Do You Really Need a Different Wine Glass for Every Wine? One Gabriel-Glas Does It All.
If you Google the question, "Does the wine glass really matter?" you'll quickly find that the answer is yes. Most experts agree that the shape...
04 August, 2026
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Post & Vine 2022 Carignane, Testa Vineyard, Mendocino
A few weeks ago, I shared a Post & Vine Carignane from Contra Costa County that reminded me just how compelling this underappreciated grape can...
29 July, 2026
Bar Xuntos: A Taste of Spain in the Heart of Santa Monica
You do not need a passport or a plane ticket to escape to Spain (although that would be nice!). Instead, head to Santa Monica's Bar...
28 July, 2026
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Kanpai Wines Hi No Tori 2023 Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon, Meadowbrook Farm Estate, Napa Valley
As much as I love introducing my friends to new wines, I also love when they, especially those who are not in the wine industry,...
22 July, 2026
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Right Turn Wine Co 2022 Santa Barbara Pinot Noir
With so many wine brands in the world, there are always new ones to discover. I had never heard of Right Turn Wine Co. until...
15 July, 2026
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Lyons Vineyard 2023 Syrah, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County
A classic Fourth of July celebration means hamburgers on the grill. And while there are plenty of red wines that pair beautifully with a burger,...
08 July, 2026
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Marbeso 2023 Williams Ranch Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains
I eat sushi for dinner at least once a week. Sometimes I go out, but more often I order in. One of the advantages of...
01 July, 2026