Sparkling Wines
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
SPRINGTIME BRUNCH COCKTAILS
Share PRIMEWOMEN.COM Food and Wine Springtime Brunch Cocktails Catherine Fallis Sat Apr 6 Celebrate the end of winter with some lively, vibrant, and very Instagrammable Brunch cocktails. Tax time may have put a dent in your budget, but Korbel sparkling wine, the main ingredient in these drinks, is very easy on the wallet. At […]
BEST WINE FOR YOUR VALENTINE
Flowers, chocolate, jewelry, or fragrance are always good choices to please your intended, but what if you had a personal sommelier to pick out a nice bottle of wine? Consider it done. Here are a few of our Valentine’s Day favorites, and if you want to get a leg up on the ten most important […]
WOMEN AND WINE IN THEIR PRIME
Interested wine? Check out PLANET GRAPE WINE REVIEW panelists article archive here: https://primewomen.com/?s=fallis HOLIDAY WINE GIFT GUIDE BEST ROSE WINES FOR THE HOLIDAYS BEST WINES UNDER $20 HIDDEN NAPA VALLEY WINERY STEALS THE SHOW, by DR. LIZ THACH MW EXOTIC SUMMER WINES FROM ALL-AMERICAN LODI NOTABLE WINES – A NEW WINE BRAND SIMPLIFYING THE WINE AISLE BEYOND […]
PLANET GRAPE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Happy Holidays to you! This is a great time of year to reflect upon the good things, to be grateful and to be generous. Donate, volunteer, smile and be kind! To make your life easier, we have curated a short list of well-priced, widely available wines and spirits to help you through the gamut of […]
FRENCH-AMERICAN GASTRONOMY & WINE SHOW
Come to La Soirée Couture Garden Party, The French-American Gastronomy & Wine Show, on November 16th at the SF Design Center. Boisset Collection will celebrate their Franco-American spirit at the French-American Chamber of Commerce’s 37th annual gastronomy and wine event with their Haute Couture French Bubbles, JCB wine, JCB Spirits and delicacies from Atelier Fine Foods. Register […]
CIAO ITALIA! SUMMER WINES FOR THE BEACH & GRILL
The sun is out and the beach beckoning. Sweet corn is here. Heirloom tomatoes are here. Mealtime prep should be easy and so should selecting wines. Make a beeline for the Italian section. Italian wines are so easy to enjoy (if hard to select), and their naturally high acidity is just the ticket for warmer […]
SUMMER WINES FROM LODI
Lodi grape growers and winemakers produce some of the best Zinfandels in the world. Two hours inland from San Francisco, temperatures climb and the sun shines bright all summer here, allowing grapes to ripen perfectly year after year. But thanks to cooling effects of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, running from the Central Valley directly to […]
FROM SONOMA WITH LOVE
Happy Valentine’s Day! The folks at Korbel Winery in Sonoma, California have released a lovely, peachy non vintage Korbel Love Letter Brut Rose, $13.99, just in time for Cupid’s big day. While delicious on its own, try it with a dash of Chambord, some berries, and a nice warm smile. Watch your person light up […]
HOLIDAY PICKS FROM OUR TASTING PANEL TO YOU
Happy Holidays! Here our some of our panelists’ top picks for 2017: Deborah Parker Wong Bubbles are a year round essential and if you’re planning to trade up for a holiday celebration, Collet, produced by Cogevi, the oldest cooperative in Champagne, has several delicious new releases that won’t break the bank. I love their Art Deco […]
MAGICAL HOLIDAYS AT JORDAN WINERY
By Liz Thach, MW Ballerinas, Russian dancers, and caviar are just a few of the treats that were shared with guests at the recent Jordan Winery Holiday Party. Known for its innovative events, Jordan Winery hosts magical holiday parties every year in its wine cellar. This year was very special as they shared their new […]
NEW ZEALAND SPARKLER STEALS THE SHOW
PRESS RELEASE CONTACT Jeremy Adsett – Marketing Manager jeremy@hunters.co.nz FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3 November 2017 Hunter’s Wines Awarded Two Trophies at Marlborough Wine Show Hunter’s MiruMiru™ Reserve 2013, and Hunter’s Riesling 2016, 2012, and 2006 come out on top. Two varieties of Hunter’s Wine have been recognised with trophies at the 2017 Marlborough Wine Show, […]
ROSE CHAMPAGNE NOT JUST FOR THE LADIES
January/February 2017 Glass of Bubbly Issue 16 Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis Despite the general perception, Rose Champagne is not for ladies only, although the very thought of it brings mouthwatering visions of decadence and frolic to mind. Rose is actually the weightiest and richest of Champagne styles, is made in non-vintage, vintage and luxury […]
LE MESNIL’S RISING STAR
November/December 2016 Glass of Bubbly Issue 15 Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis With a budget of $400 US, or $850, one can easily obtain one of the best Champagnes in the world, a bottle of Salon or Krug Clos de Mesnil. With any luck, the Grand Cru Chardonnay-based bubbly will be expressive, generous and fine, though […]
BOTTEGA LIQUID METALS
September/October 2016 Glass of Bubbly Issue 14 Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis Are you gold, rose or platinum? Like the iPhone 6sPlus, Bottega Liquid Metals offers choices of platinum, gold and rose gold metal coated bottles to showcase their premium Italian sparkling wines. The innovative and eye-catching packaging includes Moscato (platinum), Prosecco (gold) and sparkling […]
SMALL DISCOVERIES
January/February 2016 Glass of Bubbly Issue 10 Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis With its iconic hand painted flower bottle, Perrier Jouet’s Cuvee Belle Epoque, formerly known as Fleur de Champagne, is one of the world’s most recognizable luxury brands, let alone Champagnes. To make their current releases even more memorable, the house teamed up young designers […]
PROSECCO DOC MOVES TOWARD SUSTAINABILITY
Press Release PROSECCO DOC MOVES TOWARD SUSTAINABILITY The denomination is making important steps in its commitment to a healthy environment For years, the debate on sustainability and its various meanings has become an unavoidable topic of discussion in the world of agriculture at every level, from local to international, from producer to consumer. Clear, consistent, […]
2017 INTERNATIONAL ALSACE VARIETALS FESTIVAL FEATURING CREMANT D’ALSACE
Planet Grape Wine Review presented this past weekend during the sold out Educational Session at the 2017 International Alsace Varietals Festival, held at the Mendocino Fairgrounds in Boonville amidst the rolling hills and meadows of California’s Anderson Valley. Dr. Liz Thach MW and Fred Swan Diploma WSET joined me for a lively panel presentation of the sparkling […]
OSCAR NIGHT PASSIONFRUIT CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL
Piper-Heidsieck PRESENTS THE PERFECT CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL FOR OSCAR® NIGHT Celebrate Awards Season with this Sweet and Sumptuous Passionfruit Cocktail! Impress your friends and loved ones with the perfect passionfruit Champagne cocktail as you celebrate the Oscars® from home this year. Made with Piper-Heidsieck, the sole Champagne to be served during the 2017 Academy Awards®, The Seductress […]
TOP 7 CHAMPAGNES HOUSES SELECTED BY LES REVUES DE VINS DE FRANCE
Last weekend I selected Champagne Pol Roger for the Bubbles Bar at a huge Tech party in San Francisco, where we also built and filled a Champagne Tower! Pol Roger is an iconic house that has maintained a level of quality that very few have. Pol Roger retained 3 stars by Le Revue Des Vins de France […]
SUNNY HOLIDAY CHEER
It’s here! Holiday shopping, festive parties, and the time of year to rock the ugliest sweaters ever made. I have selected some of my personal favorites wines and spirits of 2016 to assist you with your holiday beverages and up your game. These are all value-priced and easy to find online @drync or @eBay wines, or at your […]
CARACCIOLI CELLARS A Rising Star from California’s Central Coast
November/December 2015 Glass of Bubbly Read the latest column by Catherine Fallis Master Sommelier Recently I stumbled upon a very fine, elegant and dry sparkling wine from a winery I hadn’t heard of before, Caraccioli Cellars in the Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, California. I had been hired to saber a magnum of Champagne […]
