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San Francisco Chotto Matte50 O’Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94108 On Sunday, April 5, Chotto Matte will be offering their Terraza Brunch, featuring...

Interesting White Wine from the Country of Georgia

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine

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2017 Khareba Krakhuna Though I’ve visited a number of Georgian wineries in the past, I’m grateful to the Khareba winery...

Annual Wine Events Not to Miss

Barbara Barrielle

Features

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We usually don’t profile events here on Palate Press, but when three events over three months in Sonoma County keep...

Sonoma Valley’s Fab Wines Now Being Tasted at More Than Half the Price!

Barbara Barrielle

Features

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This piece is reprinted from the folks at Sonoma Valley, and I love the wines and people in the Valley...

Best Cities for Romantic Hotels

Barbara Barrielle

Features

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According to a January 2026 report on the best romantic destinations, Key West, Florida, is the best city in America...

2024 “this life” brut AOC Crémant de Limoux – A Valentine Sparkler

Becky Sue Epstein

Features

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An interesting choice for Valentine’s Day, this wine is significant because it’s from the first place in France where there’s...

2023 Villa Sandi “Il Fresco” Prosecco DOC Rosato Brut

Becky Sue Epstein

Features

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A rosé sparkling wine for Galentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day? Of course. This one happens to be a prosecco rosato...

Flying Saucer Wine: 2019 Bonny Doon “Le Cigare Volant” Red Wine of the Earth

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine

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Maybe I’m suggestible, but when I opened the bottle, I did notice the aromas of bramble, blackberry and good clean...

Wine

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

Interesting White Wine from the Country of Georgia

2024 “this life” brut AOC Crémant de Limoux – A Valentine Sparkler

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2006 Argyle Blanc de Blancs

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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Travel

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

A History of Wine near Venice in Six Families

Palio Wins San Francisco Dining after 35 Years

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24 Best Escapes for the Family – or maybe not – this Winter

Hospitality

Palio Wins San Francisco Dining after 35 Years

Classic Chinese Fine Dining at Z&Y Peking Duck

Montréal Chefs Star in the Culinary World

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Portland Wine and Spirits Abound

How to Really Do Easter Around the Bay Area

Interesting White Wine from the Country of Georgia

Annual Wine Events Not to Miss

Sonoma Valley’s Fab Wines Now Being Tasted at More Than Half the Price!

Best Cities for Romantic Hotels

2024 “this life” brut AOC Crémant de Limoux – A Valentine Sparkler

2023 Villa Sandi “Il Fresco” Prosecco DOC Rosato Brut

Flying Saucer Wine: 2019 Bonny Doon “Le Cigare Volant” Red Wine of the Earth