Today, I was planning on writing about recent wine trips and the ups and downs, but I was confronted with the news this morning and became sad and worried, with…
With fire in the sky, I went out to Galante Vineyards and saw huge flames rising from the last of the “Basin Complex Fire” and sipped a wonderfully crisp Sauvignon…
I’ve been drafted into service and I am now known as Agent Noir, and my mission will be to do guest reviews for the agency. The Wine Spies are your…
by Kerry Winslow, grapelive This last week has been a blur, a real frenzy of wine and vineyards to taste and try. But, it really is the people that matter…
2006 Fritz Haag Riesling “ Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr” Spatlese, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany This beautiful and delicate Riesling will make any day seem special, and will especially enchant on brilliant summer days…
Happy Fourth of July from Grapelive by Kerry Winslow To celebrate the Fourth of July and the American Dream I’m going to give a quick nod to some great American…
Summertime Wines This summer has started out with long lazy days leading into long easy nights with warmth and beautiful wines playing a key role in the laughter and pleasure…
Italy are world champions in soccer and just knocked the French out of the Euro 2008 tourney! But, it is their wine that is stealing the stage and La Spinetta…
Every four years the top European soccer (Football) teams play the mini World Cup and these sixteen countries due battle for the trophy as the best national side. This is…
Pinot Noir shows no signs of losing its mystic appeal I love all wine and am in love with many other grapes, but Pinot Noir just does not get boring.…