Category: Wine Reviews

Congrats to SF Giants-World Champs! *** N.V. Marc Hebrart “Selection” Premier Cru Brut Champagne. Jean-Paul Hebrart’s Champagne are turning heads and are now hotly sought after, he looks like the…

Grapelive Wine of the Week By Kerry Winslow *** 2007 Meo-Camuzet Marsannay Red Burgundy. This is still one of the best deals in fine Burgundy that you can get your…

Wine of the Week By Kerry Winslow *** 2008 Raptor Ridge Pinot Noir “Shea Vineyard” Yamhill-Carlton District , Willamette Valley, Oregon. I’m at a loss for words, so all I’m…

Grapelive Wine of the Week By Kerry Winslow *** 2007 Sheldon “Weatherly Cuvee” Petite Sirah/Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley. This is a stunning wine from label to glass, it is sexy…

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…