Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 17, 2024
2019 Quinta do Javali, Clos Fonte do Santo, Cherry Tree Vineyard, Douro Tinto, Portugal.The brightly fresh and lightly hued Douro Tinto Clos Fonte do Santo “Cherry Tree Vineyard by Quinta…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 16, 2024
2021 Domaine Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc, White Burgundy, France.One of the entry level wines of Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, the Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc (Chardonnay) is absolutely delicious,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 15, 2024
2019 Ramey Wine Cellars, Claret, North Coast, California.The wonderfully expressive and smoothly delicious Bordeaux inspired Ramay Claret, has a California twist and uniqueness, being that this 2019 vintage was comprised…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 14, 2024
2020 Domaine Follin-Arbelet, Corton, Grand Cru, Red Burgundy, France.Some of my favorite wines from the Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary Portfolio Tasting in San Francisco was Domaine Follin-Arbelet’s gorgeous set of…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 13, 2024
2021 Weingut Willems-Willems, Riesling Kabinett Feinherb, Saar River, Germany.The pale greenish gold and aromatic 2021 Saar Riesling Kabinett Feinherb from Willems-Willems is slightly drier and more crisp than the regular…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 12, 2024
2023 Vitivinicolo Antichi Poderi Jerzu, Cannonau Novello, IGT Ogliastra, Sardinia, Italy.Sardinian Nouveau, or new wine, is called Novello (di Sardegna) and made from 100% Cannonau (Grenache) that it is quickly…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 11, 2024
2022 Domaine M. & C. Lapierre, Morgon, Marcel Lapierre Cuvée MMXXII, Cru Beaujolais, France.One of the world’s great wines, the Lapierre Cuvée Marcel comes from 100 year old Gamay vines…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 10, 2024
2021 Domaine Lajibe – Jean-Baptiste Semmartin – Mansengs et Compagnie, Mansengs, Dry White Wine, Vin de France.The intensely dry, crisp and reductive, tension filled white is a thriller from the…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 9, 2024
2017 Sesti – Castello di Argiano, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva “Phenomena” Tuscany, Italy.The 2017 Brunello Riserva Phenomena from Sesti is a gorgeous, layered and transparent wine with a luxurious…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 8, 2024
2022 Olek Bondonio, Langhe Rosso DOC “Giulietta” Piemonte, Italy.One of my favorite Barbaresco makers, Olek Bondonio, a cult like figure here, has become one of the most sought after winemakers…