# palate (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover palate. Page: Feed: --- ## [Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 21, 2026](https://www.grapelive.com/grapelive-wine-of-the-day-august-21-2026/) _2026-08-21 · admin · grapelive.com_ 2025 Tenuta della Terre Nere, Etna Rosato DOC, Sicily, Italy.This beautifully light coppery/salmon Tenuta della Terre Nere Etna Rosato is mineral intense, delicate on the briskly dry palate, with crushed strawberry, sour cherry, spicy raspberry water, ruby citrus and saline rich wet stone. Subtly volcanic flinty notes and a faint floral element add to the \[…\] ## [Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 20, 2026](https://www.grapelive.com/grapelive-wine-of-the-day-august-20-2026/) _2026-08-20 · admin · grapelive.com_ 2023 B. Kosuge Wines, Gamay Noir, Carneros.The expressive, magenta/ruby hued and medium/full bodied Kosuge Gamay Noir, from a tiny little vineyard parcel along the Carneros Highway on the Napa side, shows off juicy wild plum, cherry, strawberry and tangy red currant fruits on the palate, adding some pomegranate, mineral notes, crushed dark flowers, snappy herbs \[…\] ## [Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 19, 2026](https://www.grapelive.com/grapelive-wine-of-the-day-august-19-2026/) _2026-08-19 · admin · grapelive.com_ 2022 Domaine Michelot, Meursault “Les Narvaux” white Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, France.Those savvy enough or have a long history of drinking white Burgundy, especially Meursault will know, that even though “Les Narvaux” is not a Premier Cru, it is an awesome plot of terroir and some fantastic Chardonnay grows there, so I was thrilled to \[…\] ## [Clicquot vs Moët: The 1814 Race that Taught You to Buy Champagne by Name](https://thepolishedpalate.substack.com/p/clicquot-moet-1814-russia) _2026-08-19 · Raphael Ventresca · The Polished Palate_ Jean-Rémy Moët had the Emperor, the mayoralty, and the larger house. Barbe-Nicole Clicquot had a boat and a head start. ## [Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 18, 2026](https://www.grapelive.com/grapelive-wine-of-the-day-august-18-2026/) _2026-08-18 · admin · grapelive.com_ 2019 Graci, Etna Rosso DOC, Arcurìa “Sopra il Pozzo” Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy.A profound example of Mount Etna, and a top ten wine of the hear so far, this stunning and delicate ruby/garnet hued Graci Arcurìa, Nerello Mascalese, delivers a stylish, raw and layered medium bodied palate of mineral laced cherry, spiced plum, strawberry and \[…\] ## [Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 17, 2026](https://www.grapelive.com/grapelive-wine-of-the-day-august-17-2026/) _2026-08-17 · admin · grapelive.com_ 2023 Flywheel, Syrah, Brosseau Vineyard, Chalone AVA, Monterey County.The full bodied, dense and delicious deep purple/garnet 2023 vintage Brosseau Syrah from Flywheel and vines in the historic Chalone AVA is my favorite in Scott Shapely’s new set of releases with its dark berry, blueberry compote, delicate florals, subtle peppery spices, chalky notes and chocolatey mouth \[…\] ## [Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 16, 2026](https://www.grapelive.com/grapelive-wine-of-the-day-august-16-2026/) _2026-08-16 · admin · grapelive.com_ 2022 Domaine Antoine Arena, Patrimonio Blanc, Carco, Corsica, France.The beautiful, mineral toned and deep Antoine Arena Carco Patrimonio Blanc, made from 100% Vermentinu (Vermentino) is drinking exceptionally well at this stage, especially last night when I had this wine with friends at Monterey’s Cella Restaurant with a selection of sea food, from anchovies to raw \[…\] ## [Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 15, 2026](https://www.grapelive.com/grapelive-wine-of-the-day-august-15-2026/) _2026-08-15 · admin · grapelive.com_ 2009 Bruno Paillard, “Nec Plus Ultra” Cuvée, Extra Brut Champagne, Reims, France.The gorgeous and richly flavored N.P.U. Extra Brut Champagne from Bruno Paillard was one of year’s treats, disgorged in 2024, with an extremely low, three grams per liter dosage, after ten years on the yeast, makes this a a crisply bone dry, but wonderfully \[…\] ## [Your Favorite Wine Got Riper. A Person Decided How Much.](https://thepolishedpalate.substack.com/p/how-winemakers-adapt-to-heat) _2026-08-15 · Raphael Ventresca · The Polished Palate_ Harvest in Beaune runs 13 days earlier than it did in 1988. Growers have 4 ways to answer that, and the one they picked is the wine in your glass. ## [Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 14, 2026](https://www.grapelive.com/grapelive-wine-of-the-day-august-14-2026/) _2026-08-14 · admin · grapelive.com_ 2025 Bruna Grimaldi, Langhe Arneis DOC, Piemonte, Italy.After a few years of writing about the incredible Barolo wines here at Bruna Grimaldi, I finally am getting around to mentioning just how great their Arneis white wine is, and this 2025 is a stunner with crystalline purity, steely mineral intensity, and bright acidity. This ultra pale, \[…\] ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kdS4tE8YG0uW) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 13, 2026](https://www.grapelive.com/grapelive-wine-of-the-day-august-13-2026/) _2026-08-13 · admin · grapelive.com_ 2024 Roar, Syrah, Rosella’s Vineyard, Estate Grown, Santa Lucia Highlands.One of my favorite wines from our local vineyards, and possibly one of the most underrated and under the radar wines from the Santa Lucia Highlands, the Roar Rosella’s Syrah, which is an absolutely gorgeous wine in the 2024 vintage with feline muscular structure, deep fruit \[…\] ## [Bing McGilvray, writer, digital artist, and curator](https://palateandpalette.substack.com/p/bing-mcgilvray-writer-digital-artist) _2026-08-13 · Amy Allen · Palate & Palette_ His 48-year friendship with David Hockney, curating the HOCKNEY REPRODUCTION(S) show, and why he loves Gloucester ## [Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 12, 2026](https://www.grapelive.com/grapelive-wine-of-the-day-august-12-2026/) _2026-08-12 · admin · grapelive.com_ 2019 Pax, Gamay Noir, Alpine Peaks Vineyard, Sonoma Coast.The light ruby and deep amber edged 2019 Alpine Peaks Gamay Noir from Pax, from a forgotten bottle I tucked away, was a surprise addition to a blind tasting lineup of Gamay wines and proved delicious and has developed nicely since release about five years ago with \[…\] ## [Austrian Producers Cheated to Fake Ripeness. The Answer Was to Stop Faking Anything.](https://thepolishedpalate.substack.com/p/austria-antifreeze-wine-scandal) _2026-08-12 · Raphael Ventresca · The Polished Palate_ A chemist sold the trick, dozens of producers bought it, and a tax deduction brought it all down. ## [Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 11, 2026](https://www.grapelive.com/grapelive-wine-of-the-day-august-11-2026/) _2026-08-11 · admin · grapelive.com_ 2025 Bodegas Olivares, Rosado, Jumilla DOP, Spain.The 2025 Rosado, crafted from mainly estate grown high elevation Garnacha, is beautifully fresh and mineral toned with ultra dry crispness and a fine delicate light bodied palate of sour cherry, a whisper of strawberry, ruby grapefruit, wet stone, wild sage, rosewater and very faint watermelon. Made to be \[…\] ## [Blind Tasting at Home: 3 Experiments that Reveal What You Actually Taste](https://thepolishedpalate.substack.com/p/blind-tasting-at-home) _2026-08-08 · Raphael Ventresca · The Polished Palate_ You never have to go fully blind on day one. Hide the price first, then the place, then everything. Each layer you cover teaches your palate a different lesson. ## [The Last Thing Netflix Called Uncorked Scored 94% with Critics and Moved No Wine at All](https://thepolishedpalate.substack.com/p/wine-on-screen-sideways-effect) _2026-08-05 · Raphael Ventresca · The Polished Palate_ A Korean importer sold 50 cases in two days because of a comic book. That is the bar prestige television keeps failing to clear. ## [The Terroir Question: 3 Tastings That Show What's Real and What's Marketing](https://thepolishedpalate.substack.com/p/the-terroir-question) _2026-08-01 · Raphael Ventresca · The Polished Palate_ The back label promises somewhere special. 3 side-by-sides show you when to believe it, and when the premium went to a copywriter. ## [What Chasing a 100-Point Score Actually Costs, in Dollars, Vines, and One Criminal Conviction](https://thepolishedpalate.substack.com/p/cost-of-chasing-wine-scores) _2026-07-29 · Raphael Ventresca · The Polished Palate_ One spring Robert Parker missed his Bordeaux trip, and economists finally got a control group. What they measured explains the last forty years of wine. ## [Why the Same Wine Can Taste Different from One Year to the Next](https://thepolishedpalate.substack.com/p/cool-vs-warm-vintage) _2026-07-25 · Raphael Ventresca · The Polished Palate_ A vintage is one season's weather. It changes everything in some regions and barely registers in others. Knowing which is which is a superpower at the wine shop. ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YyMPlnqz9uKS) _2026-07-25 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Why Oakville Cab Tastes Different from Stags Leap (and What to Look for on a Label)](https://thepolishedpalate.substack.com/p/oakville-vs-stags-leap-cabernet) _2026-07-22 · Raphael Ventresca · The Polished Palate_ Two Cabernets grown a few miles apart, and nothing on the front label seems to explain it. Learn to read the two addresses and you can predict their style before you pull the cork. ## [Why a Wine from a Desert Can Taste Fresher Than a Wine from a Cool Coast](https://thepolishedpalate.substack.com/p/altitude-aspect-soil-acidity) _2026-07-18 · Raphael Ventresca · The Polished Palate_ Elevation, the direction a slope faces, and the ground itself each control how a grape ripens. Together they set a wine's acidity before a winemaker makes a single decision. ## [Summer 2026 Palate & Palette Gallery: Part 1](https://palateandpalette.substack.com/p/summer-2026-palate-and-palette-gallery) _2026-07-10 · Amy Allen · Palate & Palette_ Delightful new work from featured artists ## [Donald Jurney, painter](https://palateandpalette.substack.com/p/donald-jurney-painter) _2026-06-18 · Amy Allen · Palate & Palette_ How he creates his imagined scenes, studio “mascots,” patron-funded painting trips, and much more ## [600+ Little Dresses for Africa](https://palateandpalette.substack.com/p/600-little-dresses-for-africa) _2026-06-06 · Amy Allen · Palate & Palette_ Victoria Wallins revels in the loving act of dressmaking ## [Eric Tobin, landscape painter](https://palateandpalette.substack.com/p/eric-tobin-landscape-painter) _2026-04-16 · Amy Allen · Palate & Palette_ A love of Vermont, influential books and mentors, painting snow, and much more ## [Crista Pisano, painter](https://palateandpalette.substack.com/p/crista-pisano-painter) _2026-03-19 · Amy Allen · Palate & Palette_ The “Princess of petite paintings,” why she likes producing nocturnes, the plein air festival road life, and more ## [Eric Jacobsen, painter](https://palateandpalette.substack.com/p/eric-jacobsen-painter) _2026-01-29 · Amy Allen · Palate & Palette_ The life-changing mentor he never met, switching it up with the Gruppe palette, a deep dive into still life composition, and more ## [Diane KW Chen, ceramicist](https://palateandpalette.substack.com/p/diane-kw-chen-ceramicist) _2026-01-08 · Amy Allen · Palate & Palette_ The story behind her intricately carved, sculptural ceramics; when spam emails ended up on fine china; and why museum bathrooms are an ideal art venue ## [2025 Featured Artists Gallery](https://palateandpalette.substack.com/p/2025-featured-artists-gallery) _2025-12-19 · Amy Allen · Palate & Palette_ Revisiting this year's interviews plus new and featured art work ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UuACQcZQxzu7) _2025-12-19 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [Handmade Candy Canes](https://palateandpalette.substack.com/p/handmade-candy-canes-6f2) _2025-12-11 · Amy Allen · Palate & Palette_ How Tuck’s Candy Factory creates these nostalgic pepperminty treats one cane at a time