Arizona: An emerging wine region
Arizona has been producing wine for almost as long as California has. But for people outside of Arizona, it may seem like a newer wine...
23 February, 2021
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Crafting Valentines While Drinking Old Westminster “You Are My Sunshine” 2019 Sparkling Piquette
Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate with your loved ones and for me that meant spending it with my nephew and niece making Valentine's...
20 February, 2021
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Shadow Run Vineyards and Winery 2017 Untamed, Paso Robles
Blending wine grapes together to make a wine is not uncommon. In Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot are blended together....
17 February, 2021
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne
This past week was my birthday and this next week is Valentine's Day, so what wine did I drink that is perfect for either celebration?...
10 February, 2021
The Old Vines of Lodi
Lodi is home to California’s highest concentration of own-rooted old vines which includes the Bechthold Vineyard and Cinsaut that was planted in 1886. These old...
09 February, 2021
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Dubost Homestead White NV, Central Coast
It was a bottle of white wine, but the color was a deep gold, making it look aged. On the label, it simply said white...
03 February, 2021
Sullivan Rutherford Estate – Championing Merlot in the Napa Valley
Merlot is one of the world's most popular red wines but it is often overlooked for the more popular Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot has been mass-produced...
02 February, 2021
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Terragena 2018 Riesling, Wiley Vineyard, Anderson Valley
What is there not to love about Riesling? From light, crisp Rieslings to richer, sweeter ones, Rieslings are extraordinarily versatile with food. So, when I...
27 January, 2021
Caroline Latrive and Champagne Ayala
While I could not travel to Champagne this year, it was an honor to meet Caroline Latrive, Chef du Cave at Champagne Ayala virtually. She...
26 January, 2021
Wine Glasses for Wine Flavor are the Please The Palate Pick of the Week
With all the wine drinking we do at home, having a good set of wine glasses is a must. But there are so many glasses...
23 January, 2021