Secret Gems of Burgundy
Allison Levine
May 20, 2022
Burgundy, which prefers to be called Bourgogne, can be rather intimidating. When iconic brands such as Domaine de la Romanée-Conti start at more than $7000
Allison Levine
Allison Levine is owner of Please The Palate, a boutique agency specializing in marketing and event planning for the wine and spirits industry. With over 15 years of experience in communications, marketing and event planning, Allison is passionate about the world around her and the diverse people in it. Allison holds a Master’s Degree in International Communications with a focus on cross-cultural training from the American University School of International Service. She also holds a WSET Level 3 Certificate from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET), an Italian Wine Specialist Diploma from the North American Sommelier Association, a Certified Meeting Professional Certificate (CMP), and is BarSmarts Wired certified.
Allison Levine
Allison Levine is owner of Please The Palate, a boutique agency specializing in marketing and event planning for the wine and spirits industry. With over 15 years of experience in communications, marketing and event planning, Allison is passionate about the world around her and the diverse people in it. Allison holds a Master’s Degree in International Communications with a focus on cross-cultural training from the American University School of International Service. She also holds a WSET Level 3 Certificate from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET), an Italian Wine Specialist Diploma from the North American Sommelier Association, a Certified Meeting Professional Certificate (CMP), and is BarSmarts Wired certified.
ARTICLES BY Allison Levine
See You in Suisun
Allison Levine
November 11, 2021
There is a likely chance you have not heard of the Suisun Valley but an equally likely chance you have had wines made from grapes
Mi Sueño Wines Pair Perfectly with Mexican-Inspired Cuisine
Allison Levine
October 22, 2021
Successfully pairing wine and food together will enhance any dining experience. It can seem overwhelming to know what wine to pair with what dish. The
The White & Gold of Italy’s Custoza DOC
Allison Levine
September 22, 2021
As a wine region, the Veneto is recognized for Prosecco, Valpolicella, Amarone, Soave, and Bardolino. But those are not the only wines in the region.
Creative Wine Pairing Experiences in Yountville
Allison Levine
September 9, 2021
A visit to most wineries today is experiential and many of the experiences incorporate food pairings. There really is no better way to taste wine
Remi Cohen – CEO of Domaine Carneros
Allison Levine
August 3, 2021
Sitting in the heart of Carneros, the breathtaking château of Domaine Carneros sits perched on a hill, surrounded by the estate. Inspired by the 18th century
Alsace Checks All The Boxes
Allison Levine
July 15, 2021
Alsace is a region that checks all the boxes. It is a region that produces dry wines and sweet wines, sparkling wines and still wines,
Piemonte Italy’s Hidden Gem – Roero
Allison Levine
July 7, 2021
When one thinks of the wines of Piemonte, Italy, Barolo and Barbaresco are likely at the top of the list. But I would like to
From Kitschy to Cool: Solvang, California
Allison Levine
June 11, 2021
One of the attractions of a trip to wine country is the charming towns filled with restaurants, tastings rooms, and boutiques selling anything from clothing
Miriam Masciarelli and the Wines of Masciarelli Winery in Abruzzo, Italy
Allison Levine
May 20, 2021
Third-generation Italian winemaker Miriam Masciarelli grew up in the family business. As a child, she would attend wine fairs and tastings with her father Gianni