Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 20, 2025
n.v. Eden Grapes “Gran Marselan” Limited Edition, Cuvée du Centenaire, Vin de France.This deep garnet 100% Marselan non-vintage red wine starts with a full bodied array of flavors with red…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 19, 2025
2019 Bergström, Pinot Noir “Cumberland Reserve” Willamette Valley.Winemaker Josh Bergström, a Portland native and first generation of his Swedish family to make wine here in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, has crafted…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 18, 2025
2020 Domaine Etienne Sauzet, Puligny-Montrachet “Les Referts” Premier Cru, White Burgundy, France.Like all the Sauzet wines I’ve ever had, this beautiful 2020 Puligny-Montrachet Les Referts 1er Cru has intense mineral…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 17, 2025
2002 Domaine Taupenot-Merme, Charmes-Chambertin, Grand Cru, Red Burgundy, France.The beautifully mature, dark ruby/garnet hued and silken Charmes-Chambertin, by Romain Taupenot at Domaine Taupenot-Merme, starts with a nose of wilted roses,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 16, 2025
2019 Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Roussanne, Vieilles Vignes, Rhône Valley, France.The Beaucastel old vine Roussanne is one of France’s great white wines, like Grand Cru white Burgundy, is one…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 15, 2025
1970 Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, Grand Cru Classé, Médoc, Red Bordeaux, France.What a great surprise this beautiful and wonderfully drinking 1970 Château Lynch-Bages, which while showing its age, it gave a…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 14, 2025
2023 Les Traverses de Fontanès, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vin de France, Languedoc-Roussillon, France.The all organic old vine Cabernet Sauvignon, from vines planted in 1970, by Château Fontanès and biodynamic winegrower Cyriaque…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 13, 2025
2023 La Marea by Ian Brand, Albariño “Alternative Cut” Kristy Vineyard, Monterey County.The 2023 La Marea “Alternative Cut” Albariño, by Ian Brand, is juicy and steely fresh, highlighting the long…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 12, 2025
2011 Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet “Les Caillerets” Premier Cru, White Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, France.Starting to show its age and getting a deep gold hue in the glass and very nutty…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day January 11, 2025
2017 Kobza Wines, Crémant of Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Wirz Vineyard, Cienega Valley AVA, San Benito County.The bright gold yeasty and nutty Kobza Crémant of Riesling from old vines is dry…