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Author Becky Sue Epstein

Becky Sue Epstein

Becky Sue Epstein

International Editor

Becky Sue Epstein is Palate Press’s International Editor. An experienced writer, editor, broadcaster, and consultant in the fields of wine, spirits, food, and travel, her work has appeared in many national and international publications including Intermezzo Magazine, Fine Wine & Liquor, Art & Antiques, Luxury Golf & Travel, Food + Wine, www.wine-pages.com and Wine Spectator. She began her career as a restaurant reviewer for the Los Angeles Times while working in film and television. Epstein is also the author of several books on wine, spirits, and food, including Champagne: A Global History; Brandy: A Global History, and Strong, Sweet and Dry: A Guide to Vermouth, Port, Sherry, Madeira, and Marsala.

2018 Clisson Selection des Cognettes Muscadet Sevre et Maine sur lie – just add seafood

Becky Sue Epstein
August 23, 2019
Tasting Notes
An immortal pairing for fresh seafood. Mineral & straw aroma telegraphs a beautiful blend of minerality and flavors hinting at white fruits. The wine has a medium body but feels lighter. It opens on the pal...

2017 Amici Pinot Noir Russian River Valley – crafted in a Burgundian style

Becky Sue Epstein
August 10, 2019
Tasting Notes
If you are like me, secretly crossing your fingers and hoping for a taste of Burgundy when you sip California pinot noirs, you will be rewarded here. Sip lightly for the first few minutes until the wine opens u...

2017 Olema Chardonnay Sonoma County – ask this Chard to dinner

Becky Sue Epstein
August 5, 2019
Tasting Notes
With streaks of buttery vanilla and a lip-smacking citric finish, this is not your everyday California Chardonnay. Part was fermented in oak and part in stainless steel, which gives the wine a little more restr...

2017 Valle dell’Acate “Il Frappato” – a chilled, dry red wine for aperitif time

Becky Sue Epstein
August 3, 2019
Tasting Notes
Intriguing from the minute I took it out of the fridge and opened it cold: aromas of red fruits burst out of the glass right away. Frappato is a traditional wine from the southeast corner of Sicily -- and we’ve...

2016 Amici Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast: an everyday Burgundy white wine – but it’s from California

Becky Sue Epstein
July 30, 2019
Tasting Notes
If you’re ever thinking you might want to be drinking more French, try this Burgundian-style chardonnay. Compared to many California chardonnays this wine is refined; in Burgundy, it would  be a beautiful every...

2015 Nals Margreid Kerner, a wine for a warm summer evening

Becky Sue Epstein
July 25, 2019
Tasting Notes
2015 Nals Margreid Kerner For relaxing with friends on a warm summer evening, this wine turns out to be a great choice. It comes from the far northern region of Italy called Alto Adige – an area so close to ...

2016 Edna Valley Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc – a white wine to ease you into dinner

Becky Sue Epstein
July 17, 2019
Tasting Notes
Start as an aperitif, and pour another glass for lunch or your first course at dinner. Some earthiness and creaminess mixed with herbs in the aroma. Clean and light on the palate, with a subtly citrus, refreshi...

2017 Olema Pinot Noir, Sonoma County – a lightly exuberant wine

Becky Sue Epstein
July 16, 2019
Tasting Notes
In the glass, the wine’s pinkish red color and clear edges indicate that this California pinot noir has a touch of French style, too. An aroma of red berries flows into the flavors the palate, with some sharp b...
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