Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 16, 2021
2019 Kelley Fox Wines, Pinot Noir, Mirabai, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon.The brilliantly vivid and gemstone ruby hued 2019 Mirabai Pinot Noir from the hugely talented Kelley Fox is just…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 15, 2021
2017 Domaine Harmand-Geoffroy, Gevrey-Chambertin, Red Burgundy, France.The steady and well regardad Domaine Harmand-Geoffroy is run by Gerard Harmand and his son, Philippe, this family-run estate that was originally founded in…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 14, 2021
Latest Review 2020 Tablas Creek, Patelin de Tablas Rosé, Paso Robles.This Patelin de Tablas Rosé is one of the standard bearers of dry California Rosés and remains one of the…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 13, 2021
2019 Weingut Brundlmayer, Riesling “Terrassen” Kamptal, Austria.The lime scented and flavored dry 2019 Riesling Terrassen showcases the best qualities of Austrian versions of this grape adding zesty kumquat, green apple,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 12, 2021
2020 Domaine du Gros ‘Noré, Bandol Rosé, Provence, France.It is my Summer ritual to begin Summer with a Bandol Rosé and that has now become official with this beautiful Domaine…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 11, 2021
2018 Ridge Vineyards, Zinfandel, Pagani Ranch, Sonoma Valley.The rich, dark purple and deep fruited 2018 Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel leads with a classic black raspberry, crushed flowers and brambly spiciness…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 10, 2021
2016 G.D. Vayjra, Barolo, Coste di Rose, Piedmonte, Italy.Readers of my reviews will certainly know about G.D. Vajra, one of my favorite producers in the world and one of Barolo’s…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 9, 2021
2020 Martha Stoumen, Vermentino, Venturi Vineyard, Mendocino County.This beautiful and textural white from Martha Stoumen is crafted from 100% Vermentino from the Venturi Vineyard in Mendocino County, it is her…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 8, 2021
2019 Hundred Suns, Pinot Noir, Shea Vineyard, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon.One of my favorite Oregon wines, the Hundred Suns Shea Pinot, is a knockout in this worrisome vintage and…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 7, 2021
1998 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Pinot Gris, Clos Windsbuhl Monopole, Hunawihr, Alsace, France.This fully mature and perfect aged Pinot Gris from the prestigious Zind-Humbrecht and winemaker Olivier Humbrecht, the 12 generation proprietor,…