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Sometimes a wine grabs your attention before you even take a sip. That was the case with the Copain Daybreak Red Wine. It sat on my table and the translucent purple color reflected in the light. I was intrigued. And I was not disappointed when I opened it. Vibrant and compelling, the Copain 2024 Daybreak Red is the Please The Palate wine of the week.


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For years, Petit Verdot has played a supporting role, adding color, structure, and depth behind the scenes, rarely taking center stage. But with the creation of International Petit Verdot Day, this often-overlooked grape is finally getting its moment. Celebrated at the end of January, this new wine day is a fitting reminder that Petit Verdot deserves attention not just as a blen...


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When my friend served a savory mushroom tart at dinner a few weeks ago, I enjoyed it so much that I asked for the recipe. I finally tried making it at home, and to my delight, it worked. That small success felt worth celebrating, so I opened a bottle of sparkling wine. As it turned out, the Josetta Saffirio Alta Langa 2021 Brut Metodo Classico wasn’t just celebratory; it was als...


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When it comes to weeknight dinners at home, I often reach for Pinot Noir. It is one of the most reliable food-pairing grapes - versatile, expressive, and rarely overpowering. The challenge, of course, is finding a bottle that delivers both quality and value. Ex Post Facto 2024 Pinot Noir checks both boxes. It is the kind of wine that makes a simple meal feel thoughtful, and one ...


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I will start with a confession: I had not tasted wines from the Red Hills Lake County AVA. And to add another confession, Cabernet Sauvignon is not the grape variety where my palate usually goes first. I tend to gravitate toward wines with lift, energy, and nuance, not power for power’s sake. So I came into this virtual tasting curious and with an open mind. What I found is that...


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