Jul 28th, 2010
Grapelive Wine of the Week
By Kerry Winslow
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2006 Meo-Camuzet Vosne-Romanee (AC) Red Burgundy, France.
It is certainly a rare and welcome treat to taste Burgundy, and even more special to try a Meo-Camuzet, and this was a taste to remember. The village of Vosne-Romanee is in the heart of the Cotes de Nuits, if […]
Jul 20th, 2010
Grapelive Pick of the Day
By Kerry Winslow
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2009 Morlet Semillon “Billet Doux” Late Harvest Sweet Wine. (375 ml)
This is Luc Morlet’s latest work and the results are very satisfying if not wonderful for this little gem. While not quite Chateau D’ Yquem, it is a sweet wine of massive appeal and quality. […]
Jul 18th, 2010
Morlet Family Vineyards from Champagne to Napa Valley
By Kerry Winslow
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Luc Morlet’s star is rising, and after setting the world a light while the head winemaker at Peter Michael he is proving to be one of Napa’s elite stylists of artisan wines. Morlet comes from more than four generations of Champagne making and growing heritage and […]
Jul 16th, 2010
Grapelive Wine of the Week
By Kerry Winslow
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2008 Morlet Chardonnay “Ma Princesse” Russian River Valley.
Luc Morlet, former head winemaker at Peter Michael, and his wife continue to rise in star power and are producing some of the finest wines in California. His Chardonnays are some of the greatest I’ve tasted and […]
Jul 1st, 2010
Grapelive Wine Pick of the Week
By Kerry Winslow
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2006 Masi “Campofiorin” Rosso del Veronese IGT, Italian Red, Veneto.
Masi’s Campofiorin is a unique red that is made semi-Amarone style, but truly its own wine. First done back in 1964, the Campofiorin is sometimes called a Ripasso, though it has been refined in technique to […]