Two approachable Douro wines, thoughtfully paired for Earth Month—one bright and citrus-driven, the other a juicy, flavorful red Earth Month, observed each April, is a time to reflect on how our everyday choices impact the environment—including the wines we bring to the table. As an agricultural product, wine offers a direct connection to the land,... Read More
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I can’t believe another year has passed, but I’m ready to turn the page. 2025 was a challenging year on many levels. With continued shifts in the wine industry, I felt it in my work: events slowed, writing opportunities disappeared, and the landscape changed in real time. But I didn’t let that stop me, and won't. Enjoy the Please The Palate January 2026 Newsletter.
What’s the old cliché, when it rains it pours? My last work trip abroad was back in 2019 to Jerez in southern Spain, you know, Sherry country, but then Covid came and the trips dried up for six years. It may not seem like a big loss, but when one of the perks of the…
Domaine Paterianakis A Cretan Wine Sampler Sampler Price: $128.99 Normal Retail: $171.93 (Yes, that is a 25% discount) 7 Bottles of Wine – 2 Reds, 4 Whites, 1 Rosé Samplers will be available for pickup on Wednesday, email jbuchterwine@gmail.com if you’d like one set aside for you.” In 1990 Giorgos Paterianakis left a successful career…
