Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 8, 2023
2019 Domaine Eden, Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains.Tasted blind, I found this dark ruby hued wine to be beautiful, pure and silky, maybe obviously a California or new world wine,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day 7, 2023
2020 François Cazin – Le Petit Chambord, Cour-Cheverny Blanc, Loire Valley, France.The bright and crisp 100% Romorantin Cour-Cheverny from François Cazin – Le Petit Chambord is a lovely example of…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 6, 2023
2020 Domaine Weinbach, Les Vignes du Prêcheur, White Field Blend, Vin d’Alsace AOC, France.The latest vintage Les Vignes du Prêcheur, which is single vineyard co-fermented white field blend of 5…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 5, 2023
2020 Desire Lines Wine Co, Syrah, Shake Ridge Ranch, Amador County, Sierra Foothills.The Shake Ridge Syrah from winemaker Cody Rasmussen is an ultra expressive California wine and this alluringly purple…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 4, 2023
2016 Bonny Doon, Old Telegram, Mourvèdre, Contra Costa County.This dark garnet and ruby edged 2016 Old Telegram is lovely aromatic and firmly structured, as Mourvèdre should be with crushed blackberries,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 3, 2023
2020 Moreau-Naudet, Chablis, Vaillons Premier Cru, White Burgundy, France.The 2020 looks like an exceptionally exciting vintage for Chablis and this Vaillons 1er Cru from Moreau-Naudet is a stunning and crystalline…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 2, 2023
2014 Chateau de L’Echarderie, Quarts de Chaume, Grand Cru, Loire Valley, France.The beautifully crafted Quarts de Chaume from Chateau de L ‘Echarderie and vigneron Pascal Laffourcade shows a perfectly proportioned…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 1, 2023
2019 Sandlands Vineyards, Grenache, Besson Vineyard, Santa Clara County.The 2019 Grenache Besson Vineyard by Sandlands, made by Tegan Passalacqua, who is Turley’s head winemaker and vineyard manager, is bright fruited…