Best of the Best – Best Domestic Dessert Wine – Palmaz Florencia Muscat

Rob Report | By Janice O’Leary, Sara L Schnieder | June 16, 2020 | Original Article

Palmaz is best known for its big steak-worthy reds— and for its high-tech winery innovations. But it also produces a limited amount of this gentle, gorgeous Muscat Canelli. Minus the sugary overtones often found in Italian Muscats, the Florencia tastes like the purest expression of this grape, largely attributable to its cold fermentation. A delicate bouquet lures you in, but its fresh, clean and dry palate comes as a surprise. While this is a dessert white, it tastes only lightly sweet, a testament to the lower alcohol levels we’re seeing across genres, coming in at 13 percent. $65, palmazvineyards.com

Palmaz Vineyards Connects With Customers Through Live Video

Total Retail | Joe Keenan | Jun 28, 2020 | Original Article

Listen to the episode here.  Or on Apple Podcasts here.  Or on Spotify here.  In episode 253 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Christian Palmaz, co-founder of Palmaz Vineyards, a family-owned and operated winery located in Napa Valley that practices a unique form of gravity-flow wine making. Listen in as Palmaz discusses the vineyard’s history and his role at the company, how the COVID-19 crisis has impacted the business, and how Palmaz Vineyards adapted and launched innovative experiences such as virtual wine tastings and a weekly live stream discussion, “The Wine Stream,” where customers can engage with the brand online.

The Wine Stream – The FOrmal Tasting Reveal

Episode 14 | Jun 24, 2020

This week on The Wine Stream, we reveal a whole new way to experience Palmaz. Sneak a peak into our high-tech interactive virtual tour and tastings where you and your friends can dive into our cellar and join in remotely for a tasting party direct from the comfort of your own homes.

The Wine Stream – Friendly Formal Service

Episode 13 | Jun 17, 2020 | Special Guest Jeremiah Morehouse

This week on The Wine Stream, we hear from Master Sommelier & Wine Director Jeremiah Morehouse of famed San Francisco Restaurant Gary Danko. With over 12 Five Star Diamond Ratings, Relais Chateau designation, and Michelin rating; this restaurant is known for their impeccable service. Learn the secrets behind formal table-side wine service, and how not to make it a stuffy experience.  We also taste the 2006 and 2016 Palmaz Cabernet side by side along with the 2017 Riesling!

The Perfect Paella Palmaz | Florencia Palmaz | EXCERPTED from At the Table & Around the Fire

In Spain, paella refers to the wide, shallow pan in which you cook this traditional rice dish. It can be prepared either on brasas (coals) or on the stove. At the winery, we either suspend the pan above the fire pit or use a portable propane stove as the heat source. Whether you are preparing for four or 40 people, this dish takes just 40 minutes to prepare.

The Wine Stream – Napa’s Reopening

Episode 12 | Jun 10, 2020 | Special Guest Senator Bill Dodd

It is with great excitement we are announcing that Palmaz Vineyards and the Napa Valley are officially back open for visitation! This week on the Wine Stream, we interview special guest California State Senator Bill Dodd. Senator Dodd takes us behind the scenes of the complex efforts surrounding reopening California. We also review the latest summer tasting menu of wines and pairings.

The Wine Stream – A Moo’s Bouche

Episode 11 | Jun 3, 2020 | Special Guest Michele Haskins

This week, we are headed to our sister property in the Sierra Mountains, Genesee Valley Ranch, to meet a very special herd of Wagyu cattle.  An exclusive for our Brasas Food & Wine Society members, GVR beef is the ultimate grass fed prime American Wagyu.  We’ll meet the team behind this uniquely sustainable ranch and sip the latest release of Brasas Cabernet, the 2016.

The Wine Stream – Gravity

Episode 10 | May 27, 2020 | Special Guest Dr Julio Palmaz

This week, Dr. Julio Palmaz returns to dive deep on how gravity flow winemaking inspired the unique 18-story design of Palmaz Winery! This will surely be an interesting and exciting episode as we recall one of the most ambitious and technically challenging feats in winery architecture. We also taste the ’13, ’14, and ’15 Palmaz Cabernet vertical.

The Palmaz Gougéres | Florencia Palmaz | EXCERPTED from At the Table & Around the Fire

At the winery we don’t have the time to make small batches of pâte à choux every hour as guests arrive. However, there’s nothing more divine than gougères fresh out of the oven. Our secret solution is to make the dough coins and freeze them ahead of time. That way we can pop the amount we need in the oven without any fuss just as guests arrive. You can easily do the same at home.

The Wine Stream – Guitars & Gaston

Episode 9 | May 20, 2020 | Special Guest Django Walker

Break out your boots and bottles (of wine) because this week on the Wine Stream we’re bringing you a little country music! Napa Valley wine enthusiast and country music star Django Walker joins us as we sip through his favorite Palmaz wines – the Palmaz Rose and the Gaston Cabernet! He’s even promised to play us some tunes, so pop open a bottle, or two, and enjoy our favorite pairing – music and wine!