Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 14, 2023
2020 Domaine Jean Collet, Chablis Premier Cru, Vaillons, White Burgundy, France.The Collet family, as noted here at Grapelive.com, is a long time Chablis family and have some great sites, that…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 13, 2023
2021 Leo Steen, Chenin Blanc, Saini Farms Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County.These Leo Steen Chenins, by winemaker Leo Hansen, are some of the most pleasing California whites I’ve had…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 12, 2023
2021 Crotin, Grignolino d’Asti DOC, Piedmonte, Italy.The easy to love and quaffable Crotin, which translates to a small cellar, Grignolino d’Asti is a delightful lighter framed, strawberry ruby hued, delicately…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 11, 2023
2021 Domaine de Bellene, Côte de Nuits-Villages Blanc “Les Monts de Boncourt” White Burgundy, France.The Domaine de Bellene’s pretty and vibrant 2021 Les Monts de Boncourt white comes from the…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 10, 2023
2021 Tenuta Scerscé, Chiavenasca (Nebbiolo) “Nettare” Rosso di Valtellina DOC, Lombardy, Italy.The new vintage of Tenuta Scerscé’s “Nettare” Rosso di Valtellina DOC is brightly fresh and slightly lighter in form…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 9, 2023
2020 Domaine Philippe Jouan, Coteaux Bourguignons “Cuvée Thomas” Pinot Noir, Vieilles Vignes, Red Burgundy, France.As noted before, Philippe Jouan has really impressed me with his 2017s and I was excited…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 8, 2023
2018 Fattoria Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG “Vigneto Burcerchiale” Tuscany, Italy.Notably livelier and more elegant, while not missed a beat or depth this dark garnet and ruby edged 2018 vintage…
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,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 6, 2023
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…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 5, 2023
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…