Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 20, 2025
2024 Domaine Gavoty, La Cigale Rosé, Vin de Pays du Var, Provence, France.Sometimes, it is the little wine that really shines and pleases, and this 2024 Govoty La Cigale Rosé…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 19, 2025
2023 Brooks Winery, Riesling, Willamette Valley, Oregon.I have a soft spot for Riesling and Brooks Winery, so I was thrilled to taste through a few new releases and their classic…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 18, 2025
n.v. Domaine Brazilier, Méthode Trad Brut Rosé, Cremant de Loire, Sparkling Wine, Loire Valley, France.The unique, vibrant and tasty all organic méthode traditionnelle Crémant de Loire Rosé “Méthode Trad” by…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 17, 2025
2021 Domaine Jean-Charles Fagot, Rully Blanc, White Burgundy, France.The second wine I tried from Jean-Charles Fagot, after their lovely Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, was this precise, cool toned, mineral driven and pure…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 16, 2025
2020 Domaine Guiberteau, Saumur Rouge, Les Moulins, Loire Valley, France.The tight, austere and firm dark garnet/ruby Les Moulins Saumur Rouge by Romain Guiberteau takes its time unwinding and opening up,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 15, 2025
2021 Maison Lou Dumont, Bourgogne Rouge, Red Burgundy, France.One of the most interesting new discoveries in recent years, especially in regards to Burgundy, has been Koji Nakada and Jae Hwa…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 14, 2025
2023 Casa de Rodas, Alvarinho, Symington Family Estates, Monção and Melgaço, Portugal.This bright and complex pale gold Alvarinho by Anselmo Mendes at Casa de Rodas is brilliant lighter framed version…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 13, 2025
2023 Agricola LaLu, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Piemonte, Italy.My very first taste of Lara and Luisa Sala’s LaLu wines came with this absolutely enticing and seductive Langhe Nebbiolo, which I was…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 12, 2025
2021 Domaine Jean-Charles Fagot, Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge “Vieilles-Vignes” Red Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, France.The fresh, pretty ruby hued and elegant Jean-Charles Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles-Vignes is absolutely delicious and an incredible value, yes…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 11, 2025
1993 Durney Vineyards, Cachagua Cabernet, Carmel Valley.The Bordeaux style and nicely drinking old Durney 1993 Cachagua Cabernet (Sauvignon) may have peaked, but still is offering up a brilliant performance with…