Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 19, 2025
2022 Ancien, Pinot Noir, Jouissance, Russian River Valley AVA, Sonoma County.Coming from a small family vineyard in the Russian River Valley, Ancien’s Jouillence Pinot Noir is a gorgeous, ripe and…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 18, 2025
2020 Bodegas Muga, Rioja Reserva, Rioja Alta, Spain.The deeply saturated dark garnet and ruby edged 2020 Muga Reserva is wonderfully polished and pure Rioja with a lush full bodied palate…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 17, 2025
2022 Mauro Veglio, Barbera d’Alba DOC, Piemonte, Italy.The dark ruby/garnet 2022 Mauro Veglio Barbera d’Alba is tangy fresh and bright with a crunchy array of red fruits, these include Bing…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 16, 2025
n.v. Domaine de Marzilly – Champagne Ullens “L.P.M.” Meunier Extra Brut, France.The 100% Meunier Le Petite Montagne cuvée by Champagne Ullens at Domaine de Marzilly is a gorgeous Extra Brut…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 15, 2025
2020 La Ca’ Növa, Barbaresco DOCG, Montefico Cru, Vigna Bric Mentina, Piemonte, Italy.Brilliant stuff, this Montefico Barbaresco by La Ca’ Növa, is pure and deep Nebbiolo that while still firm…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 14, 2025
2023 Muga, Rosado, Rioja, Spain.The tasty and quaffable Muga Rosé (Rosado) 2023 from this famous Rioja producer is made from a blend of Garnacha (Grenache Noir) and Viura, an indigenous…
Happy Birthday Riesling!
Happy 590th Birthday Riesling! The historic Riesling story, as explained to me and that I’ve reported on here in the past, begins historically with Count Katzenelnbogen, German wine extraordinaire, logged…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 13, 2025
2021 Weingut Mönchhof, Spätlese Riesling “Mosel Slate” Mosel, Germany.One of the best ways to celebrate Riesling’s 590th birthday is with this wine from Mönchhof, a producer with records dating back…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 12, 2025
2023 Flanagan Wines, Viognier, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County.This 2023 Flanagan Bennett Valley Viognier is absolutely stunning in the glass with crystalline purity, mineral intensity, textured form and beautiful aromatics with…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 11, 2025
2022 Masca del Tacco, Ru Rappaio, Primitivo di Manduria DOC, Puglia, Italy.An under the radar, value priced and tasty red wine at the recent Tre Bicchieri tasting by Gambero Rosso…