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Beaux Freres Releases Their Stunning 2006 Pinots I should let my Oregon colleague Alaya handle the Pacific Northwest, as she does her local community very well indeed, but I could…
Beaux Freres Releases Their Stunning 2006 Pinots I should let my Oregon colleague Alaya handle the Pacific Northwest, as she does her local community very well indeed, but I could…
It is Almost Spring! This is a great time of year, a time of rebirth in the vineyard and a time when new releases start showing up in restaurants and…
This new year is getting off to a great start with many exciting things happening and many great wines being reviewed for your pleasure, well and mine of course. Grapelive…
Oregon Pinot Noir–Boutique Style By Alaya Wyndham-Price, Grapelive Guest Columnist I am an Oregon Native. Yes, I know…we are truly a rare breed these days. It may seem only natural…
Grapelive Latest News, January 2008 This is a great time of year to catch up with your reading and spend some quality time with your favorite wines, or explore a…
Winemaker Richard Alfaro, of Alfaro Family & Martin Alfaro Winery Will be Pouring his Wines at Bouchee Bistro in Carmel Nov. 24th (Saturday) 12 (Noon) to 4 PM I’ve been…
I was asked about the influence of The Wine Spectator (magazine) and Robert Parker (famous wine critic) and whether it has been a negative or a positive? The angle that…
Tasting Great Wines, Tough Job, Yeah Right! I must say it is a blessing to be able to taste these wines and I remain thankful not jaded for this pleasure.…
It’s Fall, The Joyous Time of New Releases! This change of season brings the end of harvest and the time of year for new releases, so it is a thankful…
Ol’ Factory Cafe is now the hottest place in Monterey for cool Beer & Wine selections Grapelive hand-picked a few wines for their by the glass list including: Martin Alfaro…