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
Vega Sicilia: The Crown Jewel of Spanish Wines
In February 2020, a few days before the world shut down, I had the privilege to enjoy dinner with Pablo Alvarez, the owner of Vega...
02 May, 2023
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Celebrating Malbec at Bodega Malbec Grill in Toluca Lake
Malbec is the most famous grape in Argentina and on April 17th every year, we celebrate World Malbec Day. As a continuation of the celebration,...
29 April, 2023
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Sawyer-Lindquist 2020 Carignan, Feliz Creek Vineyard, Mendocino
I recently enjoyed the Martha Stoumen 2019 Venturi Vineyard Carignan Long Elevage from Mendocino County and had written about how Carignan is one of the...
26 April, 2023
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Sparkling Discoveries, A Sparkling Wine Platform
Sparkling wines have traditionally been enjoyed in a celebration or on a special occasion. But over the past few years, sparkling wine has become a...
22 April, 2023