2011 Domaine Meo-Camuzet, Bourgogne Blanc Hautes-Cotes de Nuits, Clos Saint-Philibert Monopole, White Burgundy, France. As a huge fan and admirer of Meo-Camuzet, one of Burgundy’s great producers, especially their reds,…
N.V. Nicolas Maillart, Rose Brut, Grand Cru Champagne, Ecueil, France. The gorgeous Maillart Grand Cru Rose is an opulent cuvee of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from 100% Grand…
2012 Yann Chave, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone Red, France. I’ve always loved the Yann Chave Crozes, it was one of my first crushes in the northern Rhone, and the wine has evolved…
2012 Arianna Occhipinti, Il Frappato DOC, Sicilia, Italy. The new Occhipinti’s are fabulous wines, some of the best yet from the captivating Arianna Occhipinti, the face of the natural wine…
2012 Silvestri, Syrah “Red Ranger” Estate, Carmel Valley. One of the best reds from Carmel Valley is Alan Silvestri’s estate Syrah, and this reserve or barrel selection called the Red…
2013 Weingut Peter Lauer, Riesling “Barrel X” Ayl, Saar (Mosel) Germany. The family Lauer own a hotel and restaurant in Ayl on the Saar River and run a small winery…
2011 Holman Ranch, Pinot Noir, Heather’s Hill Estate, Carmel Valley. Every so often I visit my hometown, Carmel Valley near Carmel on the Monterey Peninsula and check out the local…
2012 Weingut Andreas Schmitges, Riesling, Kabinett “From Red Slate” Mosel Germany. This gorgeous and bright Riesling is from the middle Mosel and is grown on unique red slate soils, this…
Napa Valley Hit Hard by Earthquake August 24, 2014 Grapelive learned there was an earthquake sized at 6.1 centered around American Canyon just south of Napa, this event has caused…