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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…
Meet Richard Alfaro at Bouchee in Carmel Nov.24th
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…
Has The Wine Spectator and Robert Parker Hurt the Wine Industry or Helped?
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…
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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.…
Grapelive November Musings
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…
Grapelive Picks Fun and Local Wines For Ol’ Factory Cafe
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…
Palmina Brings a Taste of Italy to California
Italian wines hold a special place in my heart and lots of us American’s are captivated by their romance and simple pleasures, all made more the unique due to the…