Please The Palate Wine of the Week: 2021 Domus Hortae Kia Ros Nero di Troia Rosato, Puglia IGP
"Kia Ros" translates to "just in time" and this wine IS just in time! As the temperatures warm up, it is time to start chilling...
22 May, 2024
Get to Know the Australian Wine Regions of Victoria
I have had the privilege to travel to Australia twice, but neither trip was to explore the wine regions. And, both times I traveled around...
21 May, 2024
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: 2021 Braschi Monte Sasso Famoso, Rubicone Famoso IGT
The grape name is Famoso. Despite the name, it is not a famous grape. In fact, it is a forgotten grape that was almost extinct....
15 May, 2024
More than just another Savvy Bee producer, Craggy Range Celebrates 25 years and beyond
I recently drove down to Newport Beach to attend a tasting of Craggy Range wines. In celebration of their 25th anniversary, we tasted wines from...
14 May, 2024
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Pairing White Bordeaux Wines with Lunch
When most people think of Bordeaux wines, they think of red wines. White wines from Bordeaux are often overshadowed by their more famous red counterparts...
11 May, 2024
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Optik 2021 Valdigue, French Camp Vineyard, Paso Robles Highlands District
With only 223 acres of Valdigue planted in California, it is not easy to find bottlings of this wine. Yet, I have been lucky to...
08 May, 2024
The Singe Vineyard Potential At Tenuta Licinia
On a recent Zoom, I met James Marshall-Lockyer of Tenuta Licinia in Tuscany. This young winemaker whose background is in philosophy, has focused on the...
07 May, 2024
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Riverbench 2022 Pinot Meunier Nouveau, Santa Maria Valley
The vibrant cherry-red color caught my eye. The grape varietal piqued my interest. I then took a sip and I was hooked. This beautiful, enjoyable,...
01 May, 2024
Think All Australian Shiraz is Rich and Bold? Try Cool Climate Shiraz from Mount Langi Ghiran
When describing Australian Shiraz, common terms are “full-bodied”, “ripe”, “rich”, and “intense” with blue fruit, black fruit, chocolate, and spice notes. These descriptors are in...
30 April, 2024
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Souleil Vin de Bonté Le Rouge 2022, Languedoc, France
You know how there are wines we save for special occasions and then there are the more affordable wines that we call "Tuesday night wines"....
24 April, 2024