Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Aperitivi in Italy
If there is one tradition I love in Italy, it is aperitivo in Italy. It is often compared to Happy Hour in America but the...
03 June, 2023
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: The Paring 2018 Red Blend, California
When my friend invited me to join her for a movie in the park, I, of course, offered to bring the wine. For events like...
31 May, 2023
Get To Know Smith Story Wine Cellars in Healdsburg
With the motto "Drink what you love, love what you drink", I am a fan of Smith Story Wine Cellars. I met Ali Smith just...
30 May, 2023
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Dinner at Bistrot de Venise in Venice, Italy
Arriving in Venice, Italy for one night before heading to Asolo for a week of discovery, my friend and I wanted a delicious meal. I put my trust in her to find a place as she is one of my favorite people to dine with and enjoy tasting menus. She reserved us a table at Bistrot de Venise, which is mentioned in the Michelin Guide. Arriving from the airport, there was a little time to prepare before we headed to the restaurant. Despite lacking sleep, we embarked on a Chef's Tasting Menu with wine pairing. We enjoyed unique wine pairings with the modern interpretation of historic Venetian cuisine and that is why Bistrot de Venise is the Please the Palate pick of the week.
27 May, 2023
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: ACORN 2018 Medley® Alegría Vineyards, Russian River Valley
In early 2023, Betsy and Bill Nachbaur of ACORN Winery announced that they would no longer be making wine. They would continue as "business as...
24 May, 2023
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