Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 9, 2024
2017 Sesti – Castello di Argiano, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva “Phenomena” Tuscany, Italy.The 2017 Brunello Riserva Phenomena from Sesti is a gorgeous, layered and transparent wine with a luxurious…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 8, 2024
2022 Olek Bondonio, Langhe Rosso DOC “Giulietta” Piemonte, Italy.One of my favorite Barbaresco makers, Olek Bondonio, a cult like figure here, has become one of the most sought after winemakers…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 7, 2024
2021 Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux, Vacqueyras AOC Blanc, Un Sang Blanc, Rhône Valley, France.An absolute stunner in the glass, this Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux Un Sang Blanc is…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 6, 2024
2019 Giulia Negri, Barolo DOCG “Marassio” Serradenari Cru, La Morra, Piemonte, Italy.A truly monumental effort and with incredible structure, the Giulia Negri Marassio Barolo is a highly wound Nebbiolo that…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 5, 2024
2021 Goodfellow Family Cellars, Whistling Ridge Blanc, Ribbon Ridge AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon.The beautifully crisp and aromatic co-fermented Alsatian style white blend by Goodfellow is made from 54% Riesling, 20%…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 4, 2024
2021 Weingut Reichsrat von Bühl, Riesling Kabinett “Armand” Pfalz, Germany.The Weingut Reichsrat von Bühl in the Pfalz is a historic premier estate with a collection of traditional wines and more…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 3, 2024
2021 Union Sacré, Syrah “Virtuose” Slide Hill Vineyard, Edna Valley AVA, San Luis Obispo County.The deep and dark fruited Virtuose Syrah by Union Sacré, who are well admired for their…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 2, 2024
2019 Monte Rio Cellars, Zinfandel, Grist Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley AVA, Sonoma County.Famous Sommelier Patrick Cappiello’s Monte Rio Cellars makes some cheerful, bright and crunchy throwback wines, quaffable and fun…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 1, 2024
2019 Montefiorito, Grignolino, Piemonte DOC, Italy.The debut release of the Montefiorito Piemonte DOC Grignolino (2019) is translucent ruby, limpid and whisper light colored in the glass, looking like squeezed strawberries,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 31, 2023
2020 J.L. Chave Selection, Côtes-du-Rhône “Mon Coeur” Rhône Valley, France.The dark and complex 2020 J.L. Chave Sélection Côtes-du- Rhône “Mon Coeur” is crafted from a mix of varietals, with usually…