Category: Wine Articles

Grapelive Review: By Kerry Winslow *** 2007 Rudius Syrah “Emerald Pool” Alder Springs, Mendocino County. Very Cote-Rotie like with lots of violets, blueberry, boysenberry and cassis, hints of meat and…

Grapelive Review By Kerry Winslow *** 2006 Dujac Fils & Fere Gevrey-Chambertin Red Burgundy. This Gevrey is bigger and firmer than the Domaine Morey with an earthier and sexier edge…

Grapelive Wine of the Day By Kerry Winslow *** 2009 Sheldon “La Naris” Roussanne/Viognier, Sonoma Coast. This serious and sexy white has vibrant flavors and wonderful texture, and is fast…

Grapelive Special Review: Rudius By Kerry Winslow *** 2008 Rudius Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley. I waited a long time to try Rudius Cabernet, and built up a powerful expectation, and…

The World is Waiting for…. Cru Beaujolais? Yes it is! By Kerry Winslow *** The 2009 vintage in Beaujolais has been hailed as the greatest ever and that it would…

Grapelive Special Review By Kerry Winslow *** 2007 Donum Estate Pinot Noir Carneros. I keep falling for this wine more with every vintage, and this 2007 Donum Carneros just might…

Grapelive Weekend Pick By Kerry Winslow *** 2008 Stolpman Syrah “The Originals” Estate, Santa Ynez Valley. The Stolpman Syrah(s) from the 2008 vintage all are lovely wines and the vintage…

Grapelive International Grenache Day Review By Kerry Winslow *** 2007 Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas “Les Racines” Rhone Red, France. Kermit Lynch and Brunier family own and run Les Pallieres and…

Grapelive Special Report: Grenache Day Reviews By Kerry Winslow *** 2005 Sheldon “Vinolocity” Grenache, Vogelzang Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley. Dylan and Tobe Sheldon were inspired to make this wine by…

Grapelive International Grenache Day Pick By Kerry Winslow *** 2008 Bucklin Grenache “Old Hill “ Sonoma Valley. One of the rarest and historic wines produced, this Grenache is a field…