Geodesy supports women in the ag community, one bottle at a time
There are so many ways we can help others. And that is what I love about the new winery Geodesy from Judy Jordan. Geodesy is...
05 May, 2020
Please The Palate Pick of the week: 30 Watt Sipski Silicone Wine Glass Holder for The Bath & Shower
Do you like to relax in your bath with a good glass of wine and a book but have no place to put your wine...
02 May, 2020
Joel Aiken and Scattered Peaks — the story behind the name
Scattered Peaks is a Napa Valley brand that I had the pleasure to taste with winemaker Joel Aiken just days before the lockdown. I wrote...
30 April, 2020
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Two Shepherds Mouton Gris 2017, Russian River Valley
I received a shipment of new releases from Two Shepherds wines. I was excited to see the 2019 releases of Vermentino, Pinot Gris Ramato, Rose...
29 April, 2020
B is for Bubbles — and Bollinger
Champagne is a celebratory beverage but it is also something to drink every day. We do not need an excuse to drink it, as Lily...
28 April, 2020
Friends meet in virtual ‘Cheers’
We are living in relative isolation but thankfully technology lets us connect with friends. One activity I look forward each week is a gathering of...
23 April, 2020
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Freemark Abbey 2018 Napa Valley Chardonnay
Founded in 1886, Freemark Abbey is an original winery in Napa Valley. Producers of Cabernet Sauvignon, the 1970 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Bosché was one of the...
22 April, 2020
World of Pinot Noir celebrates 20 years
One annual event I look forward to every year is World of Pinot Noir. As World of Pinot Noir celebrated its 20th anniversary, Pinot Noir...
21 April, 2020