Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 11, 2023
2021 Vincent Bergeron, Chenin Blanc “Maison Marchandelle” Vin de France, Loire Valley, France.This is stunningly pure and generous Chenin, in the theme of Huet’s Vouvray and or Francois Chidaine’s cru…
2021 Vincent Bergeron, Chenin Blanc “Maison Marchandelle” Vin de France, Loire Valley, France.This is stunningly pure and generous Chenin, in the theme of Huet’s Vouvray and or Francois Chidaine’s cru…
2018 Bucklin “Ancient Field Blend – Old Hill Ranch Red” Sonoma Valley.The latest Ancient Zinfandel based field blend comes from the Old Hill Ranch’s Heritage old vines, the oldest Zinfandel…
2020 Sandlands Vineyards, Angelica, Mission Grape Fortified Dessert Wine, Amador County, Sierra Foothills.I don’t drink or review dessert wines that often, but I was really excited to try this Sandlands…
2021 Alfredo Egia, Izaki “Creature” Bizkaiko Txakolina, Basque White White, Spain.The Alfredo Egia Izaki Creature is a very unique version of Bizkaiko Txakolina, not made from the classic, lighter and…
2021 Domaine Anita, Morgon “Chateau-Gaillard” Cru Beaujolais, France.The Domaine Anita’s dark, earthy and well rounded Chateau-Gaillard Morgon old vine Gamay belies the lack luster 2021 vintage with an impressive depth,…
2019 Three Furies Wines, Pinot Noir “The Angry One” Santa Lucia Highlands.I recently got a chance to meet up with and taste with Three Furies Wines Kiwi winemaker Martin Mackenzie…
2021 Agricola Brandini, Dolcetto d’Alba DOC, Piedmonte, Italy.Brandini’s seductively floral, nakedly transparent and dark fruited Dolcetto “Filari Lunghi” comes from a single high altitude, organic vineyard with vines a touch…
2018 Weingut Kruger-Rumpf, Riesling Kabinett, Münsterer Rheinberg, Nahe Germany.One of my favorites, Kruger-Rumpf’s Münsterer Rheinberg Kabinett is an excellent value and offering with subtle fruit sweetness and loads of mineral…
2021 Arribas Wine Company, Saroto Tinto, Trás-os-Montes, Portugal.A beautifully aromatic, bright and spicy red wine from a remote high elevation region of Portugal, the 2021 Saroto Tinto is wildly delicious…
2019 Vietti, Barolo DOCG “Castiglione” Piedmonte, Italy.It’s always a treat to drink Luca Currado’s Vietti wines and in particular his Nebbiolo offerings, and this 2019, while youthful and backward, gives…