Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 9, 2015
2013 Albert Boxler, Chasselas, Alsace, France. This cooly crisp and stylish white from Alsace is an interesting and dry detailed wine that really pleases, made from Chasselas, a grape much…
2013 Albert Boxler, Chasselas, Alsace, France. This cooly crisp and stylish white from Alsace is an interesting and dry detailed wine that really pleases, made from Chasselas, a grape much…
2014 Pieropan, Soave Classico DOC, Veneto, Italy. The 2014 Soave Classico by Pieropan is fabulous and a gorgeous white wine that almost reminds me of a great Condrieu! The Pieropan…
2010 Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino, Barolo DOCG “Cascina Dardi-Bussia” Piedmonte, Italy. This new 2010 Fantino Dardi-Bussia is a real head turner with loads of sex appeal and depth, this…
2013 Waxwing, Syrah, Lester Family Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains. Scott Sisemore’s San Francisco based micro-winery Waxwing Wine Company is a label to discover after a handful of vintages he is…
2012 Brooks, Pinot Noir, Janus, Willamette Valley, Oregon. The Brooks winery is an inspirational tale starting with passion, leading to heartbreak and then to love of family and responsibility and…
2013 Lapierre, Morgon, Cru Beaujolais, France. The latest Lapierre is a beauty, the non sulphur cuvee “N” is the offering Kermit Lynch sells in the US in 750ml bottles and…
2014 Pra, Soave Classico DOC “Otto” Veneto, Italy. Made from mostly Garganega the Pra Soave is a crisp and gentile white of fine character and class, with subtle fruit and…
2012 Braida “il Baciale” Monferrato Rosso DOC, Piedmonte, Italy. Braida was one of the pioneers in elevating Barbera to Cru class and their commitment to this varietal hasn’t let up…
2012 The Sadie Family, Columella “Liberatus in Castro Bonae Spei” Proprietary Red, Swartland, South Africa. The Columella by Eben Sadie is one of the great wines of the world, I…
2012 Quarticello “Neromaestri” Lambrusco Emilia I.G.T. Frizzante, Emilia Romagna, Italy. Roberto Maestri’s Quarticello Meromaestri Lambrusco Emilia is a dry and tannic Lambrusco that is made from Lambrusco Maestri 50%, Lambrusco…