Biodynamic Wine vs. Organic Wine vs. Natural Wine
What is the difference between organic, natural and biodynamic wine? People frequently asked me this [...]
How To Choose Wine
Wine has the unique dichotomy of being considered a product of class and substance. Yet [...]
Wine Marketing Schemes: How to Spot the BS
Have you noticed all the new, trendy, “healthy” wine clubs on the market today? These [...]
How to Taste Wine Like a Boss
For many, tasting wine is usually the most impressive part of the role of sommeliers. [...]
Corked Wine: How to Tell When a Wine is Corked
What is Corked Wine? Corked wine describes wine tainted with the chemical compound TCA (2, [...]
Real Talk About the Master Sommelier Exam
When I introduce myself to people with my professional credentials (Advanced Sommelier) I often get [...]
Lake County Wine Tasting Trip with Palate Club Sommeliers
Located in the heart of Northern California, the Lake County wine region lies north of [...]
Affordable Wine Alternatives to the World’s Most Iconic Wines
Good juice can break the bank, we know. The demand for iconic wines from Burgundy, [...]
Santa Cruz Wine Tasting Trip
Last week Aubrey and I left for our second Palate Club road trip to Santa [...]