Category: Wine Reviews

Grapelive Wine of the Day By Kerry Winslow *** 2009 Dauvergne Ranvier Gigondas Vin Rare, Rhone Red, France. I didn’t think it could get much better than Dauvergne-Ranvier 2007 Gigondas,…

Grapelive Wine of the Week By Kerry Winslow *** 2008 Ridge Monte Bello Proprietary Red Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains. This amazing Cabernet Sauvignon based red is glorious and a profound…

Grapelive Special Tasting Report By Kerry Winslow *** 2009 Lapierre Morgon “Cuvee Marcel Lapierre” MMIX, Cru Beajolais, France. This beautiful and hedonistic Gamay just gets better and more seductive with…

Grapelive Wine of the Week By Kerry Winslow *** 2009 Peay Vinyards Pinot Noir “Scallop Shelf” Estate, Sonoma Coast. Across the board, the 2009 Peay wines are some of the…

Grapelive Wine of the Day By Kerry Winslow *** 2008 Domaine Perrot-Minot Bourgogne “Cuvee Martine” Red Burgundy (Pinot Noir) This dry, crisp and mineral laced Burgundy is a subtle and…

Grapelive Wine of the Week By Kerry Winslow *** 2008 Alfaro Family Vineyards Pinot Noir “Lindsay Paige Vineyard” Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains. Fast becoming one of the top Santa Cruz…

Grapelive Wine of the Day By Kerry Winslow *** 2009 Alfaro Family Vineyards Pinot Noir “Lester Family Vineyards at Deer Park” Santa Cruz Mountains. The Alfaro “Deer Park” Pinot is…

Grapelive Wine of the Day By Kerry Winslow *** 2009 Alfaro Family Vineyards Chardonnay “Lindsay Paige Vineyard” Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains. While the Santa Cruz Mountains are no stranger to…

Grapelive Wine of the Day By Kerry Winslow *** 2010 Cave de Chante Perdrix, red Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes, Syrah, Northern Rhone, France. Just when you thought 2009…

Grapelive Wine of the Week By Kerry Winslow *** 2008 Montesecondo Chianti Classico, Tuscan Red, Italy. This tiny organic producer has crafted a masterpiece in 2008 with their wonderful Chianti…