Old World
BADIA A COLTIBUONO
blog | April 9, 2020 – 4:51pm | By Catherine Fallis Etruscans in the first century and later Romans produced wine here in the sun-drenched hills of Gaiole in Chianti in the heart of Tuscany. In 1051 St. Giovanni Gualberto, founder of the Vallumbrosan order of Benedictine monks, established the abbey, or “Badia” of Good […]
ITALIAN WINE INDUSTRY LEADERS ADAPT TO COVID 19 CONDITIONS
In these unprecedented and dire times, leaders of the Italian wine industry would like to share how they are coping with COVID-19. Thanks to Erin Healy of Colangelo Public Relations for sharing this. PRESS STATEMENTS Frescobaldi Spokesperson: Lamberto Frescobaldi, President of Frescobaldi Group and 30th Generation Leader “The challenging situation in which we are involved […]
CHEF NATE NORRIS ON 2019 EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
blog | February 13, 2020 – 4:29pm | By Catherine Fallis A dish finished with high quality, current vintage Extra Virgin Olive Oil can completely transform a diner’s experience. Chef de Cuisine Nate Norris of San Francisco’s legendary Zuni Café says, “While guests may order a salad for the pomegranate and goat cheese, they leave […]
10 BEST CHAMPAGNES AND SPARKLING WINES FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
Food and Wine Catherine Fallis Fri Feb 7 Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Bubbles are highly recommended, whether celebrating with a loved one, or without. Treat yourself to a Valentine’s Champagne from France if you are feeling lux — and do it soon in case the tariffs go into place — or check […]
10 BEST WINES TO COMPLEMENT WINTER DISHES
Food and Wine Catherine Fallis Sun Jan 19 Chefs look to the season for inspiration as do sommeliers. Traditionally, in winter, menus tend towards heartier dishes and the wines follow suit. If this is your style, or if you just happen to be looking for some interesting, smaller production selections, here are our top […]
LUXURY WINE MARKETING
blog | January 22, 2020 – 2:01pm | By Catherine Fallis Luxury Wine Marketing, The Art and Science of Luxury Wine Branding, is a must read for any food and beverage or hospitality industry professional dealing with upper tier wines. Written by Dr. Liz Thach, Master of Wine and Distinguished Professor of Wine and a […]
PLANET GRAPE REVIEWS WINTER WEIGHT WINES
Catherine Fallis and Deborah Parker Wong review winter weight wines. https://isantemagazine.com/content/planet-grape-reviews-winter-weight-wines
WINTER WEIGHT WINES
blog | January 9, 2020 – 2:08pm | By Catherine Fallis Chefs look to the season for inspiration as do sommeliers. Traditionally, in winter, menus tend towards heartier dishes and the wines follow suit. If this is your house style, or you are looking for some nice, smaller production selections, here are the top ten […]
GREEN WINES WITH CATHERINE FALLIS AND DEBORAH PARKER WONG
Here is our PLANET GRAPE WINE REVIEW Vodcast #2 for Sante Magazine: https://isantemagazine.com/content/planet-grape-reviews-green-wines and our companion article: PLANET GRAPE WINE REVIEW’S TOP TEN GREEN WINES
FESTIVE SPARKLING WINES WITH CATHERINE FALLIS AND DEBORAH PARKER WONG
Happy New Year! Here is our PLANET GRAPE WINE REVIEW Vodcast #3 for Sante Magazine: From the editor of Sante: Highlights of 2019 Emiliano De Laurentiis 2019 was a stellar year for Santé as we continued to give you industry-relevant content through an expanded syndication network. In 2019 Santé reached over 1.5 million followers with articles […]
PLANET GRAPE WINE REVIEW’S TOP TEN SPARKLING WINES
blog | December 24, 2019 – 3:32pm | By Catherine Fallis http://www.planetgrape.com/sabering_champagne We’re nearly at the finish line. Take a collective deep breath and know there is light at the end of the tunnel. If by any chance you are looking for last minute bubbly selections, here are some of our favorites from around […]
CLASSIC COCKTAILS WITH A TWIST
blog | December 16, 2019 – 8:58pm | By Catherine Fallis Go classic with a twist this holiday season by adding a unique spirit to the mix. Here are a few ideas to check out – the American Godfather, a Smoky Mary, a Reposado Manhattan and a Canadian Negroni. American Godfather Pour equal parts Slaughter […]
PROSECCO PREPARES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE
Food and Wine Prosecco Prepares for Climate Change Catherine Fallis Fri Nov 22 A hilly corner of the Veneto in northern Italy was awarded Unesco World Heritage designation this past July, and odds are you are already familiar with it. It is the area known as Conegliano Valdobbiadene in the heart of Prosecco country. But […]
PROSECCO AND CAVIAR WITH CATHERINE FALLIS AND DEBORAH PARKER WONG
We have released our first Planet Grape Wine Review podcast, available here: https://isantemagazine.com/content/catherine-fallis-and-deborah-parker-wong-review-prosecco-and-caviar and soon to be on You Tube and Apple News!
PLANET GRAPE WINE REVIEW’S TOP TEN PROSECCOS AS THE REGION LOOKS TO QUALITY
blog | November 8, 2019 – 5:21pm | By Catherine Fallis A hilly corner of the Veneto in northern Italy was awarded Unesco World Heritage designation this past July, and odds are you are already familiar with it. It is the area known as Conegliano Valdobbiadene in the heart of Prosecco country. Prosecco, the inexpensive […]
PLANET GRAPE WINE REVIEW – TOP TEN GREEK WINES
Planet Grape Wine Review – Top Ten Greek Wines blog | October 18, 2019 – 5:01pm | By Catherine Fallis Delicious Mediterranean wines from Greece are unique, food friendly, cool and a nice break from vanilla and chocolate standbys Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Greek wines are ideal wine list choices as they tend to be […]
MEDITERRANEAN WINES PICKED BY A MASTER SOMMELIER
Food and Wine Mediterranean Wines Picked by a Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis Mon Oct 28 Saying the word “Mediterranean” brings an easy smile, conjuring up images of pristine beaches, azure water, fragrant air, fresh delicacies from the sea and shore, and wine. Mediterranean wines are ideal as we leave summer behind and head into fall. […]
SAVVY WINE SHOPPING – TIPS FROM A MASTER SOMMELIER
Food and Wine Savvy Wine Shopping – Tips from a Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis Wed Aug 14 With summer splurges behind us and the holidays on the distant horizon, it’s a good time to focus a little energy on maximizing your buying power when shopping for wine. Take a five minute read and you will […]
BEST POOLSIDE WINE UNDER $25 PICKED BY A MASTER SOMMELIER
Food and Wine Best Poolside Wine under $25 picked by a Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis Sat Jul 20 Summer means it’s time to relax, slow the pace, and enjoy the long, warm days. For relaxing by the pool, wine is the ideal complement. Here are my top 10 picks for your summer drinking pleasure, all […]
SIPS WITH SPENCER – TEN GRAPES TO KNOW IS THE ULTIMATE WINE GUIDE
Sips with Spencer Catherine Fallis’s book, Ten Grapes to Know is the ultimate wine guide Get to know the grapes you’ve been drinking with the popular wine read, Ten Grapes to Know. KGO TV ABC 7 Saturday, June 1, 2019 SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — As the fifth woman in the world to earn the […]
A MASTER SOMMELIER’S ROSE WINE PICKS
PRIME WOMEN A Master Sommelier’s Rose Wine Picks Home Entertainment Food and Wine A Master Sommelier’s Rose Wine Picks Share Food and Wine A Master Sommelier’s Rose Wine Picks Catherine Fallis Fri May 31 It’s time for beach wine! Many folks I know drink Rose wine year round, but summer is peak season […]
GRAPE GODDESS GIVES GRAPE GUIDE – WINE OH TV
Master Sommelier Reveals 3 Wine Grapes You Must Know (VIDEO) Grape Goddess Gives Grape Guide Looking for an all inclusive, easy to understand, wine guide? We have found the perfect wine book that will help you easily expand your wine expertise! Meet a Master Sommelier who wants you to have what she’s having. Catherine Fallis […]
SIPS WITH SPENCER – GRAPE GODDESS AND THE WINE SNIFFER
Check out my segment with the fun and slightly goofy Spencer Christian on ABC 7, Sips with Spencer. As he says, “Sip, sip, hooray!” Master Sommelier, grape goddess, and creator of the wine website, Planet Grape, Catherine Fallis strives to share her wine knowledge, reviews, and recommendations with the world. KGO ABC 7 Saturday, May […]
CELEBRATE SAUVIGNON BLANC WINE
Food and Wine Celebrate Sauvignon Blanc Wine Catherine Fallis Tue Apr 30 Each year Sauvignon Blanc Day (#sauvblanc) is celebrated on the first Friday in May. That makes it May 3rd this year. (grape goddess says “so vin yon blahnk”. Repeat after me. “so vin yon blahnk”.) As that day begins in New Zealand so […]
