Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 16, 2023
2022 Ruseell Joyce, Chenin Blanc, Rodnick Vineyard, Chalone AVA, Monterey County.This brilliant new and upcoming release from winemaker Russell Joyce of Joyce Vineyards, made under his personal collection label, is…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 15, 2023
2021 La Battagliola, Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC, Dosage Millesimato 15, Red Sparkling Wine, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.The dark magenta, slighty off dry, like an Extra Dry Champagne, and fruity La Battagliola…
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,…