Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 16, 2016
2014 Weingut Leitz, Riesling Kabinett, Rudesheimer Klosterlay, Rheingau Germany. The wonderfully aromatic and lively Rudesheimer Klosterlay Kabinett delivers fresh and vibrant flavors that reflect the terroir and vintage perfectly with…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 15, 2016
2012 Brewer-Clifton, Pinot Noir, 3-D Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills. Greg Brewer’s lineup of Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines are spectacular and deserving of attention, especially with a bit of…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 14, 2016-Happy Valentine’s Day
2013 Avinyo, Brut Rose, Reserva Cava, Alt Penedes, Spain. A wonderful pink sparkler that makes for a fun and savvy Valentine’s Day choice, but really this is terrific stuff and…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 13, 2016
2014 Smith-Story, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County. The Smith-Story wines are all worthy of searching out and Eric and Alison Story have put together a great lineup of talent behind their…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 12, 2016
2014 Maxime Magnon, Rozeta, Corbieres Rouge, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Magnon is an all natural producer is the wilds of the Languedoc in Vallee du Paradis and he crafts wines from field…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 11, 2016
2013 Weingut Prieler, Blaufränkisch, Johanneshole, Burgenland Austria. The beautiful and stylish Prieler Johanneshole Blaufrankisch 2013 reveals the near perfect vintage and terroir expression with layers of blue and red fruits,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 10, 2016
2015 Weingut Donnhoff Trocken, Riesling, Tonschiefer, Dry Slate, Nahe Germany. The Donnhoff 2015 Rieslings are going to be out of this world, they look set for a legendary future, especially…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 9, 2016
2014 Samsara, Syrah, Santa Barbara County. The latest Samsara wines are all wonderfully complex, textural and ripe in flavor profiles, both the new Sta. Rita Hills Pinot and Santa Barbara…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 8, 2016
1997 Chateau Coutet, Cuvee Madame, Premier Cru Classe, Sauternes-Barsac, Sweet Bordeaux Wine, France. One of the great surprises of the month was tasting the sublime “Golden Wine” from Chateau Coutet,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 7, 2016
2014 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Saint-Aubin, Le Banc, White Burgundy, France. Bottled in wide heavy glass the new 2014 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin Le Banc is a curvy sexy white Burgundy with everything…