Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 24, 2022
2018 Sheldon Wines, Grenache, Luc’s Vineyard, Fountaingrove AVA, Sonoma County.The deeply hued garnet and ruby edged 2018 Luc’s Grenache from Sheldon Wines is still remarkably youthful and fresh with a…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 23, 2022
2019 Arnot-Roberts, Gamay Noir, El Dorado, Sierra Foothills.The 2019 Gamay from Arnot-Roberts shows a silky texture and a bright flavor profile with pretty cherry, cola bean, red currant and plum…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 22, 2022
2019 Clos de l’Ours “Milia” Blanc, Provence, France.The Clos de L’Ours Milia Blanc is made from a fresh blend of Clairette Blanc, Rolle, better known as Vermentino and old vine…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 21, 2022
2016 Vigneti Luigi Oddero e Figli, Barolo DOCG “Convento” Piedmonte, Italy.Part of my old world weekend of wines, the Convento Barolo from the ultra traditional producer Vignette Luigi Oddero is…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 20, 2022
2020 Domaine Thierry Germain, Saumur-Champigny AOC, Roches Neuves “Les Mémoires” Loire Valley, France.Wow, these Loire reds from 2020 are something very special, and this 2020 Saumur-Champigny Les Mémoires by the…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 19, 2022
2020 Melville Winery, Pinot Noir, Estate Block M, Small Block Collection, Sta. Rita Hills.As I was catching up with Melville’s selection of offerings I came across this M Block Pinot…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 18, 2022
2018 Giornata, Nebbiolo, Luna Matta Vineyard, Adelaida AVA, Paso Robles.Giornata is the creation of the husband and wife team of Brian and Stephanie Terrizzi, who have put their passion and…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 17, 2022
2020 Medici Ermete, Concerto, Dry Lambrusco Reggiano DOC, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.This ancient sparkling red, Lambrusco wine, comes from near Modena in the region of Emilia-Romagna and once thought to be a…
Grapelive: Book Review “Dragon Vine” a Novel by Steven Laine
“Dragon Vine” a Novel by Steven Laine Steven Laine’s latest novel Dragon Vine is a fun Summer read with a fast paced style and thriller intensity revolving around his protagonist…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day August 16, 2022
2020 Tyler Winery, Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County.The latest releases from Tyler are quite delicious and one of my favorites in winemaker Justin Willett’s collection is this regular Santa Barbara County…