Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 26, 2016
2001 Chateau d’Yquem, Sauternes, Sweet Bordeaux White Wine, France. The outrageously hyped 2001 vintage Sauternes, led by this Chateau d’ Yquem made all the headlines, in fact this bottle was…
2001 Chateau d’Yquem, Sauternes, Sweet Bordeaux White Wine, France. The outrageously hyped 2001 vintage Sauternes, led by this Chateau d’ Yquem made all the headlines, in fact this bottle was…
2013 Sandhi, Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills. The latest from Raj Parr and Sashi Moorman’s Sandhi Wines are absolute gems, I loved tasting the Chardonnay and especially this 2013 Sta.…
2013 St. Innocent, Pinot Noir, Momtazi Vineyard, McMinnville AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Mark Vlossek’s 2013 St. Innocent Momtazi is an elegant expression of vintage and terroir with supple layers, beautiful…
2014 Manincor, Bianco, Reserve della Contessa, Alto Adige Italy. Made from roughly equal parts Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc the 2014 Reserve della Contessa from Manincor is a heavenly…
2013 Green & Red, Zinfandel, Chiles Canyon Vineyards Estate, Napa Valley. Still one of the great deals in Zinfandel, the 2013 Green & Red Vineyards Chiles Canyon Estate is one…
2015 Liquid Farm, Rose, Vogelzang Vineyard, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA. The Liquid Farm Rose is modeled after the Bandol Rose wines of Provence, mostly Mourvedre in make up…
2014 Weingut Selbach-Oster, Riesling Kabinett, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Mosel Germany. At 7.5% alcohol and with beautiful mineral spice the latest Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett from Johannes Selbach shines brightly and feels fresh…
2013 Bucklin, Zinfandel, Bambino, Old Hill Ranch, Sonoma Valley. The latest Bambino Old Hill Ranch field blend Zinfandel shows Bucklin at his best, this vintage had enough warmth to allow…
2013 Elio Grasso, Gavarini, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Piedmonte Italy. The very sexy and satiny Gavarini Langhe Nebbiolo from Elio Grasso is wonderful example of stylish ready to drink young terroir…
2013 Weingut Rudolf May, Spatburgunder, Langenberg VDP Erste Lage, Franconia Germany. The Rudi May Pinot Noir, from clone 777 mostly, is from 20 plus year old vines in Franconia, grown…