Category: Wine Articles

Winery Profile: La Spinetta By Kerry Winslow *** It has been my lucky pleasure to enjoy the company of and taste the wines of Giorgio Rivetti of La Spinetta, one…

Wine of the Week By Kerry Winslow *** 2007 Tenimenti Luigi D’ Alessandro Syrah “Migliara” Cortona, Tuscany. Gambero Rosso’s Tre Bicchieri World Tour Tasting in San Francisco is a must…

Blaufrankisch a Grape to Watch By Kerry Winslow *** 2007 Carnuntum Blaufrankisch, Carnuntum Austria (by Niepoort) In many circles, Blaufrankisch is being talked about as the next big thing in…

Radog Wines By Kerry Winslow Dan Todor’s Radog label is a great way to explore the Monterey wine region, as it offers wonderful wines at a great price, everything from…

Ridge Vineyards New Releases Spring 2011 By Kerry Winslow *** Ridge Vineyards Ridge is really making some of the most noteworthy wine for every palate, the Chardonnay is pure Grand…

Breakthrough Artist of the Month: Eve Fricke By Kerry Winslow *** 2009 Eva Fricke Riesling Rheingau Trocken, Germany. This wine is all you could ask for in a drier Riesling…

Grapelive Wine of the Week By Kerry Winslow *** 2009 Wren Hop Chardonnay “Shipwreck Savior” Sonoma Coast. This Chard has vibrant and lush fruit with sweet citrus flowers, pear and…

Grapelive Wine of the Week By Kerry Winslow *** 2008 Chateau Haut-Bailly Grand Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan, Red Bordeaux. For those that can no longer afford Lafite or Haut-Brion, there can…

Grapelive: Pisoni’s Lucia Vineyards Spring Release Reviews By Kerry Winslow *** 2010 Lucy Rose (Lucia Vineyards by Pisoni) Santa Lucia Highlands. This new vintage of Lucy, a Rose of Pinot…

Grapelive Wine of the Week By Kerry Winslow *** 2008 Chateau Grand Mayne Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion, Red Bordeaux. For those looking for a great Bordeaux that still qualifies as…