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At the recent Skurnik portfolio tasting, I stopped to say hello to Martha Stoumen. A fan of her wines, which I have written about before, I noticed the Post Flirtation White. I had tasted the Post Flirtation Red and Rosé before, but had not yet tasted the white wine. With its unique blend of grape varieties, lively aromatics, and textured palate, the wine stood out and was an ea...

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I first tried Giornata’s Orangotango a few years ago, and it was my introduction to the winery. Since then, I have enjoyed a number of their wines. This week, I picked up some Korean BBQ Beef for dinner and wanted a glass of wine. I didn’t want something big and bold; I didn’t want something crisp and fresh. I wanted something textured and subtle so I chilled a bottle of the 202...

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I attended Gambero Rosso’s annual Tre Bicchieri tasting this past week, an industry-only event showcasing Italy’s top wines as awarded in the Vini d’Italia guide. With so many standout bottles in the room, the event is as much about tasting as it is about reconnecting with wine industry friends. As I was chatting with a group of colleagues, one of them gestured behind me and sug...

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Long known for its Japanese roots, additional cuisines (Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Mexican, Phillipin0) have opened restaurants on Sawtelle. And now, on the north end of Sawtelle, near Santa Monica Boulevard, is what I am calling a Thai-fecta. It began with the opening of Tuk Tuk Thai, followed by Ban Ban Burger, and now with the arrival of Emporium Thai Market, the Thai-fecta...

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On my way home from a two-week road trip, I stopped at a friend's house for dinner and a long catch-up. Even after all those days on the road, I still brought a bottle of wine to share. Fresh, lively, elegant, and sparkling, it was a perfect wine for the evening, which is why the Dry Creek Vineyard 2023 Sparkling Chenin Blanc, is the Please The Palate Wine of the Week.

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