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A weekly newsletter where wine enthusiasts discover tips, unique finds, pairing recipes, travel guides, and insights into making and selling the stuff.

From a wine marketer turned Sardinian vigneron with her winemaker husband. Join our winery journey. https://palmandvine.ac-page.com/wine-resource-library

21/05/2026

This Côtes du Rhône took me right back to my very first wine trip to the Southern Rhône, a trip that quite literally changed the direction of my life. Funny how a wine can do that, right?

Jean-Luc Colombo’s Côtes du Rhône was brimming with juicy red berry flavors, hints of garrigue, and a kiss of pepper. All backed by moutherwaterinf acidity and lovely inviting tannins.

Wine is so much more than just another bottled form of alcohol. It’s travel, history, place, art, science, people and their stories. That’s why I love it anyways.

Experience this one for yourself at the link in bio, available on ! Use code BWOVIP at checkout for an exclusive discount (they have a huge selection!)

Tell me a wine region that changed you. Cheer!

04/05/2026

Wait….it’s May⁉️

Some of life lately. Oh! Headed to Napa/Sonoma for a long Mother’s Day weekend…who is around and wants to have a glass of wine?

29/04/2026

If you haven’t tried Perricone yet, then my latest Substack is for you!

For the first installment of my new monthly series on obscure Italian grapes, I dove deep into this native Sicilian variety that’s quietly making a comeback. Think blackberry, sour cherry, balsamico, and tannins that demand your attention.

I visited four incredible producers making Perricone in different expressions (ancestral method sparkling, rosé, and red) and every single one surprised me.

Swipe to see two of my favorites and head to the link in bio if you want to learn more about Perricone & some must try producers. 💫🍇🍷

17/04/2026

Getting back in the mix for WORLD MALBC DAY 🌏🍷💫 with two delightful Argentine expressions that are my usual go-to’s when I’m craving a glass of this 🍇🍇

2024 Malbec made from high mountain vines. In the glass it’s generous and layered with rich aromas of ripe red and dark fruits that give way to warm hints of vanilla, leather, and mocha, with a floral lift that keeps things elegant rather than heavy.

A fresher, relatively lighter take on the grape made from 100% certified organic Malbec sourced across three distinct vineyard sites in Mendoza. Expect bright violet aromatics and sweet plum fruit. It’s fresh, approachable, and easy to love! I always pick this one up on a Trader Joe’s run now that I’m back in California.

Who are some of your favorite Malbec producers?

18/12/2025

Your complete Italian wine hosting guide is here! 🍷✨
I’ve put together everything you need for effortless holiday entertaining, from strategic wine shopping to pairing recipes to the perfect Italian playlist.

Swipe through for the highlights, then grab the full guide (link in bio!) for:
• Detailed wine shopping strategy for any party size
• Self-serve wine station setup tips
• Simple food & wine pairing principles
• 3 complete Italian recipes with wine pairings:
• Winter vegteable fritto misto + Franciacorta
• Rigatoni all’Amatriciana + Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo
• Braised Short Ribs + Cannonau
• Sommelier talking points for each wine style
• 20-song Italian playlist organized by party phase
• Practical party prep timeline

This draws from my 12 Italian Wines of Christmas, holiday cookie pairings, and French cheese board guides - get them all in one place!
Hosting this season? Save this for later! And let me know what’s your biggest holiday hosting challenge? 👇

10/12/2025

These last seven years have been a whirlwind of wine adventures 🍷🌍

📍California: Paso Robles, Napa, Sonoma
📍Italy: Sardinia, Piemonte, Sicily, Puglia, Abruzzo
📍 France: Burgundy, Champagne, Provence, Loire Valley
📍Portugal: Porto, Douro Valley, Bairrada
📍South Australia, Yarra Valley

🧡 Countless wineries visited, wines tasted, and memories made with one-of-a-kind humans.

I am SO GRATEFUL for each and every one of you, and all of the experiences that have shaped me over these last handful of years.

Thanks for your support and if anything, I hope I’ve inspired you to take chances and chase your passions.

I’ve been a little quiet on here going through some life transitions, but I am so very much looking forward to 2026 and bringing something I’ve been dreaming about for awhile into reality!

Cheers my friends 🥂

04/12/2025

✨ The 12 Italian Wines of Christmas is LIVE ✨🎄
It’s not your typical holiday wine list—we’re going deep into Italy’s most captivating bottles, from the bubbles of Lombardy to the sweet treasures of Sicily.

Inside you’ll find: 🍾 Franciacorta & Prosecco Superiore (upgrade your bubbles game) 🍷 Fiano, Arneis & Timorasso (whites with serious personality) 🔴 Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo, Schiava, Frappato & Cannonau (chillable reds for the win) 👑 Barolo (because you can’t skip the King of Wines) 🥂 Vernaccia di Oristano & Passito di Pantelleria (the wild cards that’ll blow your mind)

Each wine comes with: ✅ Producer recommendations ✅ Links to buy ✅ Festive pairing ideas

Whether you’re hosting, gifting, or just want to drink really well this season, these bottles have you covered.
Link in bio to read the full guide! 🔗

What Italian wine are YOU pouring this holiday season? Let me know in the comments! 👇

25/11/2025

Thanksgiving is my favorite excuse to share wine with the people I love. This week’s newsletter features wine industry pros sharing what they’re pouring and the wine memories that shaped them. So much gratitude for this community! Read it all at the link in bio 🧡🍷

21/11/2025

Meet —Abruzzo pioneers who’ve been doing organic since before it was cool. ♻️🍷
Sebastiano Jasci went from delivering milk door-to-door in Vasto to creating compelling Abruzzo wines. His dream? To offer his father’s exceptional wine the same way he delivered milk every morning.

Fast forward to 1978: J&M became one of Italy’s first certified organic wineries (yes, 1978!). Today, they’re crushing it with a 100% solar-powered cellar 500 meters underground, producing around 300K bottles annually.

We had a memorable tasting on our trip with !!
Their Pecorino? Explosively fresh with coastal salinity that makes your mouth water. The Cerasuolo? Crunchy tart cherry with that signature bitter finish. And don’t sleep on their Riesling—surprisingly exceptional for this part of Italy.
Want the full story on J&M plus other Abruzzo wineries worth discovering? I’ve got a deep dive waiting for you at the link in bio.

24/10/2025

Another Abruzzo knockout, Pecorino was nearly extinct by the 20th century until producers revived it in the ‘90s. And thank God they did, because this grape makes absolutely stunning wines.

Its name? Most likely tied to transumanza 🐑the centuries-old migration of sheep across Abruzzo. When the flocks passed through the vineyards each September, they’d nibble on these early-ripening, sweet grapes. To make peace with the vineyard owners, shepherds would offer… pecorino cheese.

Today, Pecorino thrives in high-altitude vineyards, producing bright, mineral-driven wines with beautiful texture and tension — the kind that make you pause mid-sip.

🍋 Think citrus, white peach, salinity, and mountain freshness in a glass.
💚 Try:
🥂 Torre Zambra “Poggio Salaia”
🌿 Abbazia di Propezzano “PEC”
🌸 Terre dei Beati “Giocheremo”
🍊 Jasci e Marchesani “Nerubé”
⚡️ Cataldi Madonna “Giulia”

Drop some of your favorite Pecorino producers in the comments below so we can discover them & swipe ➡️ for tasting notes!

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