Red Sparkling Wine—and Yes, it’s a Thing. From Italy. Starting with Lambrusco Feature Stories 3 min read
Why Low-Alcoholic Wine May Be Increasing & An Adult Beverage Option; Even No-Alc can be Tasty Features 4 min read
Sampling Wine and History at a Medieval Estate in Tuscany: Castello di Meleto Feature Stories 4 min read
February is Oregon Truffle Month as Proclaimed by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Barbara Barrielle Feature Stories 2 min read
The Homey, Amenity-packed and Elegant Yountville Hotel Barbara Barrielle Destination Features 1 min read
The Scott Resort and Spa in Scottsdale is a Bit Bauhaus, a Dash of Cuba, and a Desert Respite Barbara Barrielle Features 2 min readNestled in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, The Scott Resort & Spa is a vibrant desert retreat where historic...
Montana’s Restaurant Scene Almost as Wild as the State Itself – James Beard Finalists Abound Barbara Barrielle Features 2 min readAnyone who has met me knows I love Montana. And I was an early adopter, buying a ski place there...
How to Really Do Easter Around the Bay Area Barbara Barrielle Features 6 min readSan 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 1 min read2017 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 3 min readWe 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 5 min readThis 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 2 min readAccording 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 1 min readAn interesting choice for Valentine’s Day, this wine is significant because it’s from the first place in France where there’s...
