Then and now in Paso Robles
Every wine region has multiple generations of winemakers. There are those who were there in the early days of the region and others of coming...
07 June, 2022
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Franco Roero 2020 Grignolino D’Asti, Piemonte, Italy
Italy is home to more than 500 indigenous grape varieties. Some of these are extremely rare, consisting of only a few acres, and others, thought...
01 June, 2022
Secret Gems of Burgundy
At World of Pinot Noir a few months ago, I attended a seminar on Bourgogne wines. We traveled around the region, tasting different Pinot Noirs....
31 May, 2022
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: 4th Annual GiniFest Armenian Wine Festival
Vino is wine in Italian and Spanish, Vin is wine in French, Vinho is wine in Portuguese, Wein is wine in German and Gini is...
28 May, 2022
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Seabold Cellars 2018 Chardonnay Olson Vineyard, Prunetucky Sands, Monterey
On the Thursday before Memorial Day in the United States, we celebrate International Chardonnay Day. This wonderfully neutral grape expresses where it comes from and...
25 May, 2022
Driving into the Santa Cruz Mountains
Sitting above the fog line, the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA is a diverse region made up of numerous microclimates. This diversity allows for a diversity...
24 May, 2022
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Water & Wines Wine Puzzles
Studying wine, especially Italian wine, can be challenging. Puzzles, which require an eye for detail, as well as patience, are also a challenge. Combine the...
21 May, 2022
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Dutcher Crossing 2018 Pinot Noir, Terra de Promissio Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
A good wine has a sense of place. As I opened a bottle of Pinot Noir this week, I could almost taste the cool wind...
18 May, 2022
Under The Radar Pinot Meunier
Known mostly as a blending partner in Champagne, Pinot Meunier is often an under the radar grape. But there are those who see this grape...
17 May, 2022
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Alma de Cattleya 2021 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma County
Spring is here! The sun is shining, flowers are in bloom, and nothing puts a smile on my face more than a pretty pink wine....
11 May, 2022