Archive - Palate Press

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One of the great science minds of our time, and almost certainly the ﬁnest science communicator of our time, is a wine lover. Neil deGrasse Tyson has a well documented love of wine; apparently when he’s not working on unlocking the secrets of the cosmos, he’s trying to understand the

Scandals and Tastings: Catching up with Brunello di Montalcino

Becky Sue Epstein

Feature Stories

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When you put a lot of great vineyards making expensive wines in a tiny hilltop region, some conflict will inevitably result — especially when the wine is a long-aged red wine that has been chronicled for over 450 years. These well-known and well-documented wines are called Brunello di Montalcino. Montalcino the name

Gran Patrón Piedra extra añejo tequila

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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The name comes from the tajona rock used to grind the blue agave cactuses to make this premium tequila – and discs of dark grey stone (piedra) are affixed to both the front of the luxurious display box and the top of the elegant bottle within. The term “extra añejo”

The South Pack: Reimagining Australian Wine

Lauren Mowery

Feature Stories

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An entire country can’t be made to pay for the mistakes of, well, a lot of the rest of the country, can it? In the case of the Australian wine market, it would seem the answer is, at least for the American consumer, a resounding yes. But if anybody can

Spring in Verona means Custoza with Asparagus

Elisabetta Tosi

Features

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As usual in my home region of Verona, this is the time of year when people indulge in a favorite vegetable just coming into season: fresh green and white asparagus. If you’d like to add a touch of Italian to your lifestyle this spring, there is a simple dish you

Exploring Epicurean Experiences: Wine Pairing Dinners

Mary Cressler

Features

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When traveling throughout wine country, food and tasting experiences continue to pop up as a theme in tasting rooms around the world. But not all food and wine or tasting experiences are alike. From cheese and almonds to full course meals, standard bar tasting to a sit down private flight,

Wine Country Cocktails

Michelle Locke

Feature Stories

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Meet FOAM, the Napa Valley’s top secret, well kinda secret, cocktail society After a hard day working in the cellar, or the vineyard, or the office filling out paperwork, winemaker Judd Finkelstein likes to relax with an adult beverage … and it’s probably not the one you’re expecting. Sure, Finkelstein

Strongbow Gold Apple Hard Cider

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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A floral aroma is followed by a heady flavor of golden delicious apples through the palate and into the finish. A touch of earthiness lends authenticity without the astringency of an artisanal or completely natural product; it lacks the heat or bite of craft beers and ciders. This cider is

Wine

SOUL OF A LION

Savoring Sips, Scents and Food-Pairings in Napa: Domaine Carneros

Interesting White Wine from the Country of Georgia

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Red Carpet Cocktails

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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Blackadder “A Drop of the Irish” Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Travel

SOUL OF A LION

Hidden Italian Getaway Near Venice: Discovering Asolo’s charm, wine and history

A History of Wine near Venice in Six Families

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A History of Wine near Venice in Six Families

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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Classic Chinese Fine Dining at Z&Y Peking Duck

What I Learned About Wine from Neil deGrasse Tyson

Scandals and Tastings: Catching up with Brunello di Montalcino

Gran Patrón Piedra extra añejo tequila

The South Pack: Reimagining Australian Wine

Spring in Verona means Custoza with Asparagus

Exploring Epicurean Experiences: Wine Pairing Dinners

Wine Country Cocktails

Strongbow Gold Apple Hard Cider