The Wine Stream – Tasting Terroir

Episode 19 | Aug 20, 2020

On this episode of the Wine Stream, we dive deep into the nuances of terroir and how it expresses in the glass. Joining us from the Napa Valley Wine Academy is Peter Marks, Master of Wine. Being one of only 393 Masters of Wine in the world, Peter has great insight into the training and discipline it takes to pass the MW exam. Well versed in the craft of blind tasting, he guides us through a blind tasting of multiple Napa AVAs. Grab a glass and join us in what will surely be an insightful and tasty evening.

Raising the Steaks

Southbay Magazine | Written by Shaun Tolson | Photographed by David Leland Hyde | August 2020 | Original Link

IN THE HILLS THAT ONCE SPARKED CALIFORNIA’S GOLD RUSH, GENESEE VALLEY RANCH IS RAISING A SPECIAL BREED OF CATTLE IN AN EQUALLY SPECIAL WAY. THEIR PRACTICES ARE ELEVATING AMERICAN GRASS-FED BEEF. THROUGH AN EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP CLUB, DISCERNING GOURMANDS CAN TRULY TASTE THE DIFFERENCE.

What’s Next in Food

Luxury Magazine | Summer 2020

HERE’S THE BEEF – Join the Brasas Food & Wine Society with a Ranch Subscription to have a box of pasture-raised Black Wagyu beef delivered to your door two, four, or six time a year from Northern California’s Genesee Valley Ranch, where “cattle have the run of the ranch.” The same family owns and operates Napa Valley’s Palmaz Vineyards.  www.geneseevalleyranch.com

The 10 Best White Wines to Try, according to a food and wine writer

Business Insider | By Jessica Kelley | Aug 4, 2020 | Original Article

Whether you’re spending summer in a humid or dry area of the world, it’s the perfect season to pour a glass of crisp white wine to sip outside by a bonfire or enjoy with the fresh fish dinner hot off the grill.

As a food and wine journalist for 7 years, writing for publications like Wine Enthusiast, Eater, and Kitchn, I’ve curated a list of favorites over the years of white wines that offer a little something different for anyone’s taste preferences.

Palmaz Vineyards: The Winery of the Future

THe Grapevine Magazine | By Nan McCreary | Jul 1, 2020 | Original Article

If you want to envision the winery of the future — a winery that leverages cutting-edge technology with the ancient art of winemaking — look no further than Palmaz Vineyards, hidden within the forested ridges of Napa Valley’s Mt. George.  Here, the Palmaz family is applying innovative, if not futuristic, tools to enhance the artistic elements of wine.

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The Wine Stream – The Spice of Wine

Episode 18 | Jul 22, 2020

This week on The Wine Stream, we learn how to take steak night to the next level with a little spice from renown Chef and Spice Master Lior Lev Sercarz. We see how unique spice blends can help enhance steak and Cabernet alike. Lior joins us straight from his coveted spice shop Le Boîte in New York City.

Wine & Wagyu

Uptown Magazine | By Alison Bailin Batz | December 2019 | Original Article

For the wine and food lover in your life, a subscription-based gift that keeps on giving – in the form of wine and wagyu – might just be your best holiday bet. This joint offering from a family-owned and -operated California ranch and vineyard has an unlikely beginning.

The Wine Stream – The Consultant Winemaker’s Perspective

Episode 17 | Jul 15, 2020

This week we interview Palmaz Vineyards’ famed consulting winemaker Mia Klein. From 100 point wines to challenging vintages, Mia shares stories from her illustrious career. Learn how the perspectives of a consulting winemaker have helped elevate Palmaz wines over the years.

The Wine Stream – Pairing with Madame Fromage

Episode 16 | Jul 8, 2020

This week on The Wine Stream, curd nerds meet the cork dorks! The acclaimed Madame Fromage and our own Florencia Palmaz team up to discuss the secrets behind pairing wine and cheese.

The Wine Stream – Tasting Blind

Episode 15 | Jul 1, 2020

This week we put one of America’s finest Master Sommeliers, Aaron Patrick to the test! He blind tastes a 4 year vertical of Palmaz Vineyards Cabernet and two barrel samples from different elevations on the estate. We discuss the virtues of blind tasting and how to pull it off perfectly in your home. Christian also shows a behind the scenes look at the data driven tools the winemakers use to understand the history of a parcel during blending.