Archive - Palate Press

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One of the few gay-owned wineries in the San Francisco area, VOON takes its name from the nickname of founding...

Sicily’s Secret Grape Goes Mainstream: The Rise of Perricone

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Tasting the refined wines of Sicily today, you’d never guess that until recently, a significant amount of the grapes grown...

Wines from a Coral Reef on a Mountain

Becky Sue Epstein

Features

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Visiting Peter Vinding-Diers’ Winery in Sicily I have no idea how one of the great winemakers of the world...

Exploring the Custoza Wine Region with Cavalchina Winery

Deborah Grossman

Feature Stories

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On route to Cavalchina winery in Northeast Italy, the backroads suddenly looked familiar. I realized that several years ago, I...

Presqu’ile Santa Maria Valley Rosé: A Rosé to Celebrate Anytime

Deborah Grossman

Features

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On my first trip to Santa Barbara County a decade ago, I met a young winemaker who was memorable for...

Why Low-Alcoholic Wine May Be Increasing & An Adult Beverage Option; Even No-Alc can be Tasty

Barbara Barrielle

Features

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The growing interest in low and non-alcoholic (NA) beverage alternatives represents a significant shift in consumer preferences, driven by various...

The Importance of Acknowledgment of Indigenous People and Their Lands in British Columbia

Barbara Barrielle

Features

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This simple act of respect brings us closer to understanding First Nations and Indigenous citizens British Columbia, the westernmost province...

Carmel Black Cabernet Sauvignon for Passover or Anytime

Deborah Grossman

Wine Reviews

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Passover is my favorite Jewish holiday because it is celebrated at home, and the tradition is to drink four glasses...

Wine

Red Sparkling Wine—and Yes, it’s a Thing. From Italy. Starting with Lambrusco

Wines of…Did You Say Calabria? Food-Friendly and Planet-Friendly Librandi Wines from Southern Italy

Why You Should Know More About California’s Wente Vineyards

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2020 Le Vie Angarano Brenta Breganze Vespaiolo

Spirits

Palio Wins San Francisco Dining after 35 Years

Wohlfert Distilling Craft Spirits Ride on Prohibition Heritage

Why Low-Alcoholic Wine May Be Increasing & An Adult Beverage Option; Even No-Alc can be Tasty

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Monday Martini

Travel

Why You Should Know More About California’s Wente Vineyards

Sampling Wine and History at a Medieval Estate in Tuscany: Castello di Meleto

SOUL OF A LION

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Adventure I Expected, but Wineries in Utah Were a Nice Surprise

Hospitality

SOUL OF A LION

Palio Wins San Francisco Dining after 35 Years

Classic Chinese Fine Dining at Z&Y Peking Duck

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Portland, Eaters Paradise

Chardonnay from VOON Wines excites the senses

Sicily’s Secret Grape Goes Mainstream: The Rise of Perricone

Wines from a Coral Reef on a Mountain

Exploring the Custoza Wine Region with Cavalchina Winery

Presqu’ile Santa Maria Valley Rosé: A Rosé to Celebrate Anytime

Why Low-Alcoholic Wine May Be Increasing & An Adult Beverage Option; Even No-Alc can be Tasty

The Importance of Acknowledgment of Indigenous People and Their Lands in British Columbia

Carmel Black Cabernet Sauvignon for Passover or Anytime