Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 30, 2015
2014 Domaine de Marquiliani-Anne Amalric, Rosé Gris de Marquiliani, Vin de Corse, France. The new Marquiliani Rosé is delicately pale with just the faintest of orange/pink tints, but is vibrant…
2014 Domaine de Marquiliani-Anne Amalric, Rosé Gris de Marquiliani, Vin de Corse, France. The new Marquiliani Rosé is delicately pale with just the faintest of orange/pink tints, but is vibrant…
2014 Yves Cuilleron, Viognier, Les Vignes d’ a Cote, Rhone, France. This is a real winner, Yves Cuilleron has a gift for great Viognier and his baby version is delightful…
nv Delgado Zuleta “La Goya” Manzanilla DO, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Dry Sherry, Spain. The La Goya Manzanilla is the premium version of Delgado Zuleta offerings made from older solera Manzanilla…
2014 Stolpman Vineyards, Sangiovese, Carbonic, Ballard Canyon. The Carbonic Sangiovese from Stolpman is a fun and easy wine, a bright and fresh example of ready to go village red that…
2014 Weingut Selbach-Oster, Riesling “Schmitt” Zeltinger Schlossberg, Mosel Germany. The brilliant and exotic Schmitt comes from the steep slate hill above the church, set back from the Mosel, there is…
2011 Brovia, Barolo DOCG, Piedmonte, Italy. The soon to be released Brovia Barolo normale is a generous and sexy Nebbiolo that still has serious stuffing, but can be enjoyed in…
2014 Schlossgut Diel, Rose de Diel, Spatburgunder, Nahe, Germany. One of the stars of the vintage, the Schlossgut Diel’s Rose of Pinot Noir is lovely with aromatics, mineral spice, vigorous…
2012 Scherrer, Zinfandel, Scherrer Vineyard Old & Mature Vines, Alexander Valley. This was a great discovery, after having Scherrer many times over the years, his new 2012 Zin from his…
2013 Domaine Jean-Baptiste Ponsot, Rully, Montpalais, 1er Cru White Burgundy, France. This was an impressive surprise, after two solid vintages and quality offerings comes this stunning Premier Cru effort from…
2014 La Spinetta, Il Rose di Casanova Della Spinetta, Toscana IGT Rosato, Italy. The Rhino Rose, as I call it sometimes from La Spinetta’s Tuscan estate Casanova Della Spinetta is…