Travel to the Republic of Georgia, the Cradle of Wine
There are so many wine regions in the world to explore. One of the regions that had been at the top of my bucket list...
29 January, 2024
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Collavini 2021 Pucino Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Italy is home to numerous indigenous grapes, many of which are in the same families. For example, you may have heard of Trebbiano but in...
24 January, 2024
It’s Time To Get To Know Asolo Prosecco DOCG
There is Prosecco, and then there is Prosecco DOCG. Prosecco is made in the Veneto region in northeast Italy. Prosecco DOCG comes from two specific...
22 January, 2024
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Côte West Wines 2019 Counoise, Mounts Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
According to the California Grape Acreage Report, as of 2022, there are only 65 acres of Counoise planted in California but only 59 of these...
17 January, 2024
A Luxurious Retreat at El Cielo Valle de Guadalupe Resort
Ready to plan a weekend getaway? Valle de Guadalupe is one of my favorite weekend getaways, and on each trip, there seems to be more...
15 January, 2024
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Iconic Wines Myriad 2021 Cinsault, Clement Hills, Lodi
With Iconic Wines, Birk O'Halloran's core mission is "to make wines we want to drink." And he made one I wanted to drink, a Cinsault...
10 January, 2024
Naked Wines Appeals To Both The Customer And The Winemaker
Many people are quick to mistake what Naked Wines is. It is not a single wine brand. It is not a company pushing fluffy wine...
08 January, 2024
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Vara 2020 Tinto Especial
At the end of last year, I enjoyed a bottle of sparkling wine from Vara that was a mix of grapes from two countries. And...
03 January, 2024
Please The Palate January 2024 Newsletter
Happy New Year! Hoping you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready for another year! As you get ready, enjoy the Please The Palate...
02 January, 2024
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Ramble Wines 2021 Valdiguié/Barbera, Buddha’s Dharma Mendocino
Back in the 1940s, Valdiguié, then known as Napa Gamay, was one of the dominant grapes in California. Today there are less than 225 acres...
27 December, 2023