Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 7, 2026
2025 Ameztoi, Rubentis Rosé, Getariako Txakolina DO, Spain.I was in need of Summer refreshment and scanning the list at Bar La Côte in Los Olivos I found an old friend…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 6, 2026
2022 Piemaggio, Chianti Classico DOCG “Le Fioraie” Castelina in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy.This old fashion and rustically charm Piemaggio Le Fioraie, a deep garnet hued wine, is a 100% native blend…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 5, 2026
2024 Clos Cibonne, Tibouren, Cuvée Tradition Rosé, Cru Classe, Côtes de Provence AOP, France.I was lucky enough to be at a special guest chef dinner, with Chef Julia Sullivan of…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 4, 2026
2024 Weingut Kruger-Rumpf, Riesling Trocken, Bingerbrücker “1937” Abtei im Ruppertsberg, Nahe Germany.One of my favorite dry Riesling wines, and a vineyard site that I visited on my last trip to…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 3, 2026
2023 Turley Wine Cellars, Zinfandel, Steacy Ranch, Lodi, California.Deliciously lifted from the long cool growing season and full bodied, this old vine 2023 Steacy Ranch Zinfandel, from Larry Turley at…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 2, 2026
2024 Pazo de Lusco, Albariño, Aged on the Lees, Rias Baixas DO, Galicia, Spain.Lusco was one of the very first Albariños I ever tried, and I have loved the grape…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 1, 2026
2018 Jacques Lassaigne, Clos Sainte-Sophie, Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Champagne, Montgueux, France.The 2018 Clos Sainte-Sophie Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is a gorgeous, sensually opulent Champagne with loads of…