Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 7, 2026
2004 Beaux Frères, Pinot Noir, The Beaux Frères Vineyard, Ribbon Ridge AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon.In a classic flashback, the 2004 Beaux Frères BFV Pinot Noir was an amazing treat recently…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 6, 2026
2019 Caraccioli Cellars, Brut Cuvée, Escolle Vineyard Sparkling Wine, Santa Lucia Highlands.The bright gold, delicately aromatic and shimmering 2019 Caraccioli Brut Cuvée, terroir driven grower producer style Methode Champenoise, sparkler…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 5, 2026
2019 Cantina Fradiles, Istentu, IGT Rosso, Isola dei Nuraghi, Sardinia, Italy.The dark garnet hued Fradiles Istentu Rosso, a blend of native varietals Cannonau (Grenache), Bovale Sardo (Muristellu) and Monica, is…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 4, 2026
2022 Weingut A. J. Adam, Riesling Kabinett, Dhron Hofberg, Mosel, Germany.I’ve been a fan of this wine, since I first tried it back with A. J. Adam’s 2011 version and…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 3, 2026
n.v. Amaury Beaufort, Blanc de Noirs XX, Brut Nature Champagne, Les Jardins de la Porte de Troyes, Bar-sur-Seine, France.The beautifully structured and poised Amaury Beaufort Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 2, 2026
2015 Quilceda Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington State.The ultra luxurious Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon is a rare and pedigreed treat, especially with some age on it and this warm…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 31, 2025
2023 Domaine de la Chapelle, Chinon Rouge, Les Joueurs, Loire Valley, France.So genuinely quintessentially Chinon, and old school, with austere rustic charm, I almost thought this pure Cabernet Franc from…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 30, 2025
2018 Montefiorito, Nebbiolo, Monferrato DOC Rosso, Piemonte, Italy.I was first introduced to Monefiorito last year by my friend and Italian wine expert Giuseppe Cossu, who is also making wine in…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 29, 2025
2024 Climat Frais, Pinot Noir, San Luis Obispo Coast AVA, Cambria.Like their 2020 version I reviewed, Eric Schafer’s Climat Frais along with famous sommelier and winemaking consultant Raj Parr, of…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 28, 2025
2024 Famille Savary, Petit Chablis, White Burgundy, France.The latest Francine et Olivier Savary made Petit Chablis is slightly less exciting versus the previous vintage, but still a solid effort with…