8 Winemakers Reveal Why They Love Pinot Noir From Sta. Rita Hills
Located on the western side of the Santa Ynez Valley, the Sta Rita Hills AVA is a cool climate region that many winemakers describe as...
20 April, 2023
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Amista Sparkling Syrah, Morningsong Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley
The great thing about sparkling wines is that they are not just for special occasions or celebrations. Sparkling wine can be enjoyed any day of...
19 April, 2023
An Italian wine region takes a sustainable approach
The definition of “sustainability” is the study of how natural systems function, remain diverse, and produce everything it needs for the ecology to remain in balance. Sustainability...
18 April, 2023
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Covenant Wines 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Wine plays a significant role in Jewish culture. It is used in every Jewish ceremony and celebration and it is a central part of the...
12 April, 2023
5 Paso Robles Rhone Wine Blends
In Paso Robles, Rhone grape varieties, such as Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and more, thrive. And, like in the Rhone Valley, these grapes are often blended...
11 April, 2023
Is Bulgaria the next “new” wine region on the horizon?
It is fun to discover "new" wine regions. There are many regions in the Balkans that have been producing wine since Roman times and used...
06 April, 2023
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Martha Stoumen 2019 Venturi Vineyard Carignan Long Elevage, Mendocino County
Carignan is one of the unsung heroes of California grapes. Carignan grows primarily in southern France, as well as in northern Spain. But, in the...
05 April, 2023
Please The Palate April 2023 Newsletter
We are already three months into 2023. Time just keeps flying by! The year started out with a bit of travel. I first traveled with...
04 April, 2023
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Women in Wine Celebration at Three Sticks Winery
March was International Women’s History Month and March 25th was National Women In Wine Day. In celebration of both occasions, I attended the Wine Country...
01 April, 2023
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Joseph Jewell 2020 Pinot Noir, Panther Ridge, Petaluma Gap
In Southern California, we can grill outdoors most of the year. So, when I joined my parents for dinner and my dad started grilling lamb...
29 March, 2023