Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 13, 2022
2017 Jonata, Todos, Red Wine, Ballard Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley.The hyper purple and inky 2017 Jonata Todos, is way better than the last vintage I tried, which was the 2013,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 12, 2022
2017 Weingut Georg Breuer, Riesling Trocken, Artist Label, Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg, Rheingau, Germany.The dry Grand Cru Schlossberg bottling from Breuer is one of the most serious terroir driven wines in…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 11, 2022
2021 Ryme Cellars, Rosé of Aglianico, Heringer Vineyard, Clarksburg AVA, California.This 2021 Aglianico Rosé by Ryme is an exceptional dry and mineral driven pink, that winemakers Megan and Ryan Glaab…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 10, 2022
2017 Chateau Pegau, Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, Cuvée Réservée, Rhone Valley, France.The Cuvée Réservée Blanc from Domaine du Pegau is uniquely crafted using primarily Clairette Blanche along with Grenache Blanc,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 9, 2022
2020 Monte Rio Cellars, Skull Piquette, Sparkling White Wine, California.The salty and fizzy white Skull Piquette from Monte Rio Cellars is bright and citrusy sparkling wine that is highly quaffable…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 8, 2022
2019 Domaine J. de Villebois, Quincy AOC, Loire Valley, France.The bright and steely 2019 vintage Quincy by Domaine J. De Villebois, 100% Sauvignon Blanc, is pure and stylish stuff, quite…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 7, 2022
2021 Tyler, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills.Justin Willett’s Tyler label is all about Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, highlighted by fresh cool climate detailing, low alcohol and beautiful textures,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 6, 2022
2021 Giornata, Falanghina, Amphora Series, Paso Robles.Brian Terrizzi’s Giornata label, all wines inspired by their Italian cousins, has been one of the great alternative wineries in Paso Robles and from…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 5, 2022
2020 Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Chardonnay, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa.The impeccably made and beautifully balance Hamilton Russell Chardonnay, a long time favorite, especially this 2020 vintage marries lush new world style…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 4, 2022
2020 Margerum, Cinsault, Margerum Estate Vineyard, Los Olivos District, Santa Ynez Valley.The Margerum Estate Cinsault, 2020, the first time I’ve had this wine, was very juicy fresh and spicy with…