Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Meteora LA
The past week has been a busy week of eating and drinking as it has been my birthday week. That means there has been lots...
11 February, 2023
Passion for Italian Grapes in California
Last year, I toured around California with author Robert Camuto as he promoted his book South of Somewhere. In between events, I suggested to Robert...
09 February, 2023
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Smith-Madrone 2018 Riesling, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley
This week I drank a wine from Napa Valley but it was not a Cabernet Sauvignon. It was a Riesling! It was the Smith-Madrone 2018...
08 February, 2023
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Bloodlust Wine Bar in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico
85% of Mexican wine comes from Baja California and Valle de Guadalupe is the main wine region in Ensenada. Wine has been made in Valle...
04 February, 2023
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Bodegas Henri Lurton 2020 Chenin Centenario, Valle de San Vicente, Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico
Our girls' weekend last weekend was a chance to travel with friends and have a fun, relaxing weekend. We selected Valle de Guadalupe in Baja...
01 February, 2023
Five Expressions of 2013 Cru Barolo
Known as the “wine of kings and the king of wines” Barolo is one of the most prestigious wines in Italy. We say it as...
31 January, 2023
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Sojourn Cellars 2021 Pinot Noir, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
It has been a few years, but Sojourn Cellars in Sonoma returned to LA this past weekend for their release party. As my friend works...
25 January, 2023
A day for Cab Franc (and Cardinal Richelieu)
Every wine grape has a holiday so it is no surprise that Cabernet Franc has its day. December 4th is Cabernet Franc Day in honor...
24 January, 2023
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Wine and Tapas with Bodega Colomé Winemaker Thibaut Delmotte at the Cara Cara Rooftop at the Proper Hotel Downtown LA
I braved the traffic of Los Angeles to head downtown this week. It took more than an hour and a half to drive 10 miles,...
21 January, 2023
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Etnyre Wines 2018 Syrah, Quin’s Vineyard, San Luis Obispo County
Ever since the movie Sideways put Pinot Noir on the map, people have been saying that Syrah would be the next big thing. But for...
18 January, 2023