A Very Serious German Wine Adventure with Scenes from the Rheingau and Nahe at Harvest 2016. By Kerry Winslow, grapelive.com In October of 2016 I went to Germany on a…

Gambero Rosso’s “Gala del Vino Campano” event in Naples. By Brandy Falconer, Grapelive Guest Columnist *** Halloween in my eyes is pumpkins and costumes and candy, and although Italy is…

Down by the River By Kerry Winslow *** Russian River-April 18, 2010 *** The Russian River Valley never ceases to amaze me and I find new hidden corners and gems…

Grapelive Latest: Brewer-Clifton 2008 Releases By Kerry Winslow *** Brewer-Clifton Wine Lunch at Spruce, in San Francisco, April 12, 2010 *** It doesn’t get much better than this, sitting next…

 Grapelive Special Report From Vinitaly 2010 “What’s old is new again!” (A View of Southern Italy) By Brandy Falconer, grapelive guest columnist *** This year marks the 44th edition of…

Grapelive Day Trip: Anderson Valley and the Sonoma Coast By Kerry Winslow *** After moving to Sonoma County about a month ago now, I decided it was time to explore…

Casa Nuestra Winery: Another Side of Napa Valley By Kerry Winslow *** Sometimes you want to just get away from the crowds, the sameness and find something completely different, peaceful…

“ZAP leaves a Purple Haze Over the City” Grapelive Special Report on ZAP Zinfandel Tasting, Fort  Mason, San Francisco, CA. Jan. 30, 2010 *** Zap Zinfandel Fest 2010 “Purple Haze”…

Antinori’s Tormaresca –  At the Bocca di Lupo Estate in Puglia By Brandy Falconer, grapelive.com guest columnist *** Last week I had the pleasure of traveling to Puglia (Apulia) in…

A Bordeaux 101 Outline Study Guide By Kerry Winslow (Bordeaux Seminar Summary Notes for a special Bordeaux tasting) *** Bordeaux at a Glance: Bordeaux is not beautiful or heavenly scenic…