Please The Palate is a boutique firm specializing in marketing and event planning for the wine and spirits industry. From new product launches to regional promotions, Please the Palate creates and tailors packages to meet each client’s needs from the big picture to the organizational details. Owner Allison Levine has designed and produced trade tastings in all major markets around the United States for wineries, wine associations and spirits companies, both domestic and international. Please the Palate is dedicated to providing seamless customer service. In addition, Allison Levine is a freelance writer covering wine, spirits, food, travel and lifestyle, as well as a podcast host interviewing winemakers and winery owners.
Please The Palate is your source for marketing, branding, events, writing and education in the wine and spirits industry. Owner Allison Levine blends her knowledge of both the consumer and business sides of the industry for a unique perspective to fit your needs. Sign up to receive insights in your inbox.
Please The Palate is a boutique firm specializing in marketing and event planning for the wine and spirits industry. From new product launches to regional promotions, Please the Palate creates and tailors packages to meet each client’s needs from the big picture to the organizational details. Owner Allison Levine has designed and produced trade tastings in all major markets around the United States for wineries, wine associations and spirits companies, both domestic and international. Please the Palate is dedicated to providing seamless customer service. In addition, Allison Levine is a freelance writer covering wine, spirits, food, travel and lifestyle, as well as a podcast host interviewing winemakers and winery owners.
Please The Palate is your source for marketing, branding, events, writing and education in the wine and spirits industry. Owner Allison Levine blends her knowledge of both the consumer and business sides of the industry for a unique perspective to fit your needs. Sign up to receive insights in your inbox.
When planning salmon for dinner, Pinot Noir is a classic pairing. But another grape that works beautifully with salmon is Pinot Meunier, a grape I enjoy every time I come across a new bottling to try. The Ancient Oak 2024 Pinot Meunier from Van der Kamp Vineyard on Sonoma Mountain was no exception, making it the Please The Palate Wine of the Week....
At a recent lunch with Umberto Cosmo and the wines of Bellenda, I found myself with a pleasant dilemma; I liked every wine. The fresh non-filtered pet-nat Con Alti, the classic Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore San Fermo, the distinctive Metodo Classico Sei Uno, and the special non-dosage Metodo Classico S.C 1931 each had their own appeal. Paired with dishes prepared by Chef Sal Marino of Marino Restaurant, each wine was elevated even more. But one pairing stood out above the rest, a beautiful pairing harmonizing the wine and food. And that is why the Bellenda Fratelli Cosmo Prosecco DOC Rosé, paired with Chef Sal's passion fruit and tuna, is the Please The Palate wine of the week....
I can’t believe another year has passed, but I’m ready to turn the page. 2025 was a challenging year on many levels. With continued shifts in the wine industry, I felt it in my work: events slowed, writing opportunities disappeared, and the landscape changed in real time. But I didn’t let that stop me, and won't. Enjoy the Please The Palate January 2026 Newsletter....
