Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 28, 2018
2016 Clos Sainte Magdeleine, Cassis Rose, Provence, France. One of Provence’s most sought after producers, Clos Sainte Magdeleine crafts mostly Cassis Blanc (A blend of Marsanne, Ugni Blanc and Clairette…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 27, 2018
2014 Domaine Cedric Parpette, Cote-Rotie, Montmain, Rhone Valley, France. This earthy Cote-Rotie is all de-stemmed 100% Syrah from a pedigreed old vine plot Montmain that used to be a part…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 26, 2018
2017 Poe Wines, Rose, Pinot Meunier/Pinot Noir, California. Samantha Sheehan’s Poe Rose is a unique and flavorful dry pink with exquisite tangy fresh detail and delicacy with intense sour cherry…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 25, 2018
2016 Le Temps des Copains, Syrah/Grenache “Pax” Love & Grapes Project, Vin de France. Made by Frederic Niger of Domaine de L’Ecu in the Loire Valley, the Pax, part of…
Grapelive Special Report: Five New Pinots to Explore
Grapelive Special Report: Five New Pinot Noir Offerings to Explore! By Kerry Winslow, grapelive.com 2016 Rochioli, Pinot Noir, Estate, Russian River Valley. This Estate is a blend of their many…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 24, 2018
2017 Ian Brand “Le P’tit Paysan” Rosé, Pierre’s Pirouette, Central Coast. The new release of Pierre’s Pirouette Rosé from Ian Brand’s P’tit Paysan is a very Corbières, it reminds me…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 23, 2018
2015 Cameron Winery, Pinot Gris “Rouge de Gris” Orange Style Wine, Willamette Valley, Oregon. In an ode to Radikon, John Paul has crafted an American orange wine that gives a…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 22, 2018
2017 Bonny Doon Vineyard, Picpoul, Beeswax Vineyard, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County. The latest Bonny Doon Picpoul, the 2017 vintage, is a beautiful white wine, where the 2016 was refreshingly zippy,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 21, 2018
2017 Joyce Vineyards, Dry Riesling “Alluvial Fan” Monterey County. One of Monterey’s most serious dry alternative whites, Russell Joyce’s Alluvial Fan Monterey County Dry Riesling is bursting with intensity, energy…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 20, 2018
2010 Chateau La Vieille Cure, Red Bordeaux, Fronsac, Grand Vin de Bordeaux, France. Wonderfully open, this Merlot based Bordeaux really over delivers for the price, it’s a true classic in…