Archive - Palate Press

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Terroir shines through this pretty Rosé. The color is a very light flaming pink. The nose shows watermelon, strawberry jam, and a hint of white pepper. The palate has watermelon, strawberry, lime, and roses. White grapefruit lingers. There is a very gentle underlying salinity. Enjoy with savory crepes. Recommended (88).

The Vineyard in the Middle of the Lagoon: Grapes Recovered from the Gilded Age of the Venetian Republic

Elisabetta Tosi

Feature Stories

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Did you know that there is a vineyard in the middle of the Venice Lagoon? There is, and if you are imagining rows of vines planted in the waters of the Adriatic Sea, your vision is not far from reality. When a high tide in the lagoon reaches five feet

What We’re Drinking – Fattoria Casabianca Loccareto

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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Explore something new with this nice Italian red. Dark garnet in color. Raspberry, cherry, vanilla, and spices show on the nose. The palate is more tart than the nose. Cranberry and raspberry lead, followed by licorice, sage, and brown sugar. Tart fruits linger with grippy tannins. Drink with lamb, Recommended.

What We’re Drinking – Domaine LaFage “Cuvee Nicolas”

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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This is a $25 wine in a $12 bottle, as good a bargain as we've tried in months. Terrific ruby color. The nose shows cherries, unsweetened chocolate, violets, and the tiniest hint of licorice. On the palate, the stems included in the fermentation add earthiness and brambles to overriding red

A Sparkling Wine Movement in the Pacific Northwest

Mary Cressler

Features

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There is a wine movement happening in the Pacific Northwest and it’s probably not what you’re thinking. It’s not pinot noir in Oregon. That happened years ago. And no, it’s not merlot in Washington. It’s sparkling wine. Though there are no exact numbers to show how many producers are currently

What We’re Drinking – 2010 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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At a recent tasting of the newly released five-star 2010 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino, I had a chance to go through several wines in depth at a seminar. But the seminar sample of Val di Suga’s was flat and not that interesting, so I headed down to the tasting

Vino Veteran: Peter Mondavi looks back at 100

Michelle Locke

Feature Stories

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Peter Mondavi. Sr. is holding a cork from a 1966 bottle of Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon, rolling the blackened cylinder in fingers seamed with age and work. He was 52 when he made this wine and it’s held up well, still a rich garnet, savory with hints of dark red

From Tito to Tatjana: A Slovenian family reclaims its heritage

W. Blake Gray

Features

5 min read

Even in its heyday, Communism didn't change people's enjoyment of drinking. But it did change how wine was made and sold, and while many of those changes weren't for the better, there's an interesting legacy in a pretty corner of Europe. Two years ago I happened upon a terrific story

Wine

Ten Reasons to Drink Port Wine

Wines Made by the Wind

2022 Merriam Blanc de Noirs, 25th anniversary sparkling wine: sustainably made

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Spirits

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

A Dog, a Mountain Hike and Gin

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Travel

Santa Rosa Craft Beer and Food Take Center Stage

Downtown Healdsburg for Fine Wine and Gourmet Dining

Enjoy Cancun-adjacent Isla Mujeres at Coco B Villas

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Hospitality

Classic Chinese Fine Dining at Z&Y Peking Duck

Montréal Chefs Star in the Culinary World

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What We’re Drinking – Jean-Luc Colombo “Cape Bleue” Rose

The Vineyard in the Middle of the Lagoon: Grapes Recovered from the Gilded Age of the Venetian Republic

What We’re Drinking – Fattoria Casabianca Loccareto

What We’re Drinking – Domaine LaFage “Cuvee Nicolas”

A Sparkling Wine Movement in the Pacific Northwest

What We’re Drinking – 2010 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Vino Veteran: Peter Mondavi looks back at 100

From Tito to Tatjana: A Slovenian family reclaims its heritage