Wine of the Day August 19, 2013
2010 Law Estate Wines, Sagacious (Grenache, Syrah & Mourvedre) Paso Robles. I’m always on the trail of new discoveries and future specialties in the vast wine world, and at this…
Wine of the Day August 18, 2013
2011 Lagier Meredith, Tribidrag, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley. For those that haven’t heard the exciting and geeky news, Tribidrag is the real name of our beloved Zinfandel, it comes after…
Grapelive will be at Family Winemakers of California Tasting
Family Winemakers of California Tasting in San Francisco August 17 & 18 Grapelive will be there and tasting some of the best small producers, please follow along with my posts…
Wine of the Day August 17, 2013
2010 Clos Marie, Metairies du Clos, red Pic Saint Loup, Vieilles Vignes, Languedoc, France. This rare and deeply flavored Grenache and Syrah blend from Clos Marie is a rival for…
Wine of the Day August 16, 2013
2011 Arianna Occhipinti, Il Frappato, IGT, Sicily, Italy. The latest Frappato from Arianna Occhipinti is the most concentrated and dense version to date with a fuller and richer palate and…
Wine of the Day August 15, 2013
2011 Foradori, Nosiola Fontanasanta, Vignetti Delle Dolomiti IGT, Italy. Elisabetta Foradori’s white wines are mesmerizing and dramatic with salty intensity and meaningful extract and this rare Nosiola is a dynamic…
Wine of the Day August 14, 2013
2010 Galante Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rancho Galante, Carmel Valley. The Rancho Galante Cabernet is the estate workhorse for Jack Galante and his gang and it is a fine and pleasing…
Wine of the Day August 13, 2013
2009 Chateau Montelena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Calistoga, Napa Valley. A recent visit to Napa Valley included a visit to the famed and historic Chateau Montelena, one of the first wineries…
Wine of the Day August 12, 2013
2010 Francois Chidaine, Montlouis Sur Loire, Clos Habert, Loire Valley, France. This beautiful and detailed Chenin Blanc is really an exceptional wine of quality and style with layered fruit and…
Wine of the Day August 3, 2013
2012 La Spinetta, Il Rose di Casanova, Casanova Della Spinetta Toscano Rosato IGT, Terricciola, Italy. Giorgio Rivetti’s Tuscan Rose is made from 50% Sangiovese and 50% Prugnolo Gentile (also Sangiovese…