The Ultimate Pinot Noir Blind Tasting Challenge at World of Pinot Noir 2025
Blind tasting isn’t just a party trick; it’s a skill. Think of it like a detective piecing together clues—wine tells a story of grape, region,...
13 March, 2025
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: WillaKenzie Tourdion Estate Cuvee Blanc 2022, Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley, OR
Food and wine pairing is an art that transforms a meal into an experience, elevating both the dish and the wine to something greater than...
12 March, 2025
Ojai’s Hidden Gem: A High-Elevation Vineyard with a Vision
Nestled in the secluded hills of Ventura County, Ojai is often overshadowed by its more prominent neighbors, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. While the town...
11 March, 2025
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Rex Hill 2019 Pinot Noir, Jacob-Hart Estate Vineyard, Chehalem Mountains AVA, Willamette Valley
Wine is made to pair with food. And when you have a pairing that really works together, it might stop you in your tracks. That...
05 March, 2025
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Tansy 2023 Fiano, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
In Italy, Fiano is an Italian white wine grape variety that is grown primarily in the Campania region of southern Italy and on the island...
26 February, 2025
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Kunin Wines 2022 Chenin Blanc, Jurassic Park, Santa Ynez Valley
While in Santa Barbara for a conference this past week, I spent time with Magan Eng, proprietor of Kunin Wines. From Cinsault, Counoise, Carignane, and...
19 February, 2025
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: WillaKenzie Estate 2022 Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Oregon
When someone mentions Oregon wines, what grape comes to mind? Pinot Noir? After all, Pinot Noir is the most planted grape in Oregon, making up...
12 February, 2025
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Maculan Torcolato 2022, Breganze DOC, Italy
Sweet wines always seem to get a bad rap. They are often overlooked and underrated. But there is no shame in loving a beautiful, sweet...
05 February, 2025
The North Adriatic – Twelve Regions, Three Countries, One Destination
On a recent trip to Italy I visited the North Adriatic. The North Adriatic refers to the northernmost part of the Adriatic Sea. When I...
04 February, 2025
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Tizona by Bokisch 2021 Old Vine Carignan, Mule Plane Vineyard, Lodi
You know those nights when you have very little food in the kitchen and you need to find something to eat for dinner? That was...
29 January, 2025