Blurring Boundaries: Examining the Links between Burgundy and the New World
For more than 20 years, the annual World of Pinot Noir event in Santa Barbara has gathered Pinot Noir winemakers from around the globe to...
23 May, 2023
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Walk 10,000 Steps for a Good Cause at the Alma Rosa Winery 4th Annual Peace of Mind Event
Alma Rosa's Peace of Mind 10,000 Steps in the Right Direction is coming soon. The 4th Annual Walk will take place on Saturday, July 22,...
20 May, 2023
Weekend Getaway to Sample Wine in Valle de Guadalupe
One of my favorite getaways is to Valle del Guadalupe in Baja California. I traveled there a few times prior to Covid and finally made...
18 May, 2023
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Détente Wines 2021 Classified (60% Pinot Noir/20% Grenache/20% Graciano), Central Coast
When I first looked at the label, I was intrigued but perplexed. I saw Pinot Noir, Grenache, AND Graciano on the label. Definitely not three...
17 May, 2023
Pinot Noir from Two Hemispheres
One of my favorite events each year is World of Pinot Noir. As someone who loves Pinot Noir, it is quite wonderful to spend a...
16 May, 2023
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Comradery at the Sonoma County Barrel Auction Lot Tasting Preview Event
The Sonoma County Barrel Auction is an annual event produced by Sonoma County Vintners. Members of the wine trade and media are invited to this...
13 May, 2023
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Verdad 2018 Tempranillo, Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard, Edna Valley
Tempranillo, the number one grape variety in Spain, is known for full-bodied red wines. But, when Tempranillo is grown in a cooler climate, such as...
10 May, 2023
The Wines of Col d’Orcia
Tuscany is a classic wine region home to many well-known sub-regions, including Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Brunello di Montalcino, one of the most...
09 May, 2023
The Evolution of Expression: A Los Angeles Dinner Showcased The Ageworthy Wines of Domaine André Brunel
Representing the Eighth generation of Domaine André Brunel—one of the oldest family-owned wineries in Châteauneuf-du-Pape—winemaker Fabrice Brunel traveled to Los Angeles in late February to...
04 May, 2023
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Luna Hart Wines 2021 Sparkling Grüner Veltliner
It is said that "April showers bring May flowers" and nothing says Spring more than a fresh sparkling wine. But not just any sparkling wine....
03 May, 2023