Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 8, 2017
2012 Morlet Family Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Coteaux Nobles, Sonoma Coast. Luc Morlet’s fine and elegant Coteaux Nobles Pinot Noir 2012 is showing signs of quick maturity that might mean you’ll…
2012 Morlet Family Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Coteaux Nobles, Sonoma Coast. Luc Morlet’s fine and elegant Coteaux Nobles Pinot Noir 2012 is showing signs of quick maturity that might mean you’ll…
2012 von Hovel, Riesling Kabinett Trocken, Saar Germany. Since taking over this historic estate in 2010 Max von Kunow has taken von Hovel into a new era with organic farming…
2015 Shared Notes, Sauvignon Blanc “Les Pierres qui decident” Russian River Valley. This might be a contender for American white wine of the year! I’ll go on record, I’m usually…
2014 Domaine Charles Audion, Bourgogne Rouge, France. This bright ruby/garnet colored Burgundy is wonderfully sweet fruited and juicy fresh with nice detail, life and almost surprising length, making this Charles…
n.v. Maison Louis de Grenelle, Saumur Brut Rose, “Corail” Sparkling Wine, Loire Valley, France. This is a brilliant organic Brut 100% Cabernet Franc from the Saumur region of France’s Loire…
2016 Alma de Cattleya, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma County. From Bibiana Gonzalez Rave-Pisoni’s second label Alma de Cattleya this pretty Rosé of Pinot Noir, crafted from cool climate Sonoma…
2015 Clos Cibonne, Tibouren Cuvee Speciale des Vignettes, Cru Classe, Cotes de Provence Rosé, France. One of the most interesting wines in France, the Clos Cibonne Tibouren is a light…
2013 Domaine Drouhin-Laroze, Bonnes Mares, Grand Cru Red Burgundy, France. This small estate in the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin has some great vineyard holdings in top Crus, including Clos de Beze,…
2015 Domaine Weinbach, Riesling, Schlossberg Grand Cru, Kaysersberg, Alsace, France. The wonderfully dry and stylishly delicate Domaine Weinbach Grand Cru Schlossberg Riesling gains a rich palate with air, but remains…
2015 Roar, Chardonnay, Soberanes Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands. Gary Franscioni’s Roar label has been quietly flying under the radar in recent years, with wonderful wines being crafted by the talented…