Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 7, 2023
2019 Villota, Rioja Tinto, Rioja Alavesa, Spain.The Villota wines, which I have tried for the first time recently, are beautifully balanced and shine with an elegant and slightly rustic charm,…
2019 Villota, Rioja Tinto, Rioja Alavesa, Spain.The Villota wines, which I have tried for the first time recently, are beautifully balanced and shine with an elegant and slightly rustic charm,…
2018 Tenuta di Capezzana, Villa di Capezzana, Carmignano DOCG, Tuscany, Italy.There’s a lot to admire here in Capezzana’s classic Villa di Capezzana Carmignano red wine, a blend of 80% Sangiovese…
2021 Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard, Chablis “Les Vieilles Vignes de Saint Claire” White Burgundy, France.The greenish pale gold colored 2021 Les Vieilles Vignes de Saint Claire Chablis by Brocard is bright…
2021 Weingut Dr. Loosen, Riesling Kabinett, Ürziger Würzgarten, Mosel, Germany.One of the world’s most iconic, traditional and terroir driven wines, the Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten dry drinking, spiced and fresh…
2020 Enrico Serafino – Poggio delle Rupe, Gavi DOCG, Monterotondo, Piedmonte, Italy.The beautifully detailed crisp Gavi white from the Monterotondo zone, on unique white marls, one of the most recognized…
2018 Mauro Veglio, Barolo “Paiagallo” DOCG, Piedmonte, Italy.So far everything I’ve tasted from Mauro Veglio has impressed me, especially this new set of releases and in particular this gorgeous 2018…
2021 Desire Lines Wine Co, Dry Riesling, Cole Ranch Vineyard & AVA, Mendocino County.One of the most iconic single vineyard alternative white wines in California, the Cole Ranch Dry Riesling…
2018 La Fiorita, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy.The deep garnet hued 2018 La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino is beautifully floral, mineral toned and elegant in the glass, well portioned…
2019 Cuentaviñas, Garnacha “CDVIN” Rioja, Spain.This beautiful and elegant 100% Garnacha shows pretty floral aromatics, mineral tones, delicate spices and an array of silky red fruits led by strawberry, black…
2015 Cameron Winery, Riserva Nebbiolo, White Oak Vineyard, Ribbon Ridge AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon.Eerily similar to its cousins in Barolo, this 2015 Riserva Nebbiolo shows off a powerful core of…