Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 5, 2019
2018 Weingut Spreitzer, Riesling Trocken, Rosengarten, Grosses Gewächs, Rheingau Germany.One of the wines of the vintage so far has to be the Spreitzer Rosengarten GG Riesling, this wonderfully aromatic and…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 4, 2019-Happy 4th of July!
2018 Giornata, Barbera, Paso Robles.The wonderfully bright and vibrant Giornata Barbera is a magenta/purple and ruby hued wine that delivers a juicy fresh palate of dark red fruits and crunchy…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 3, 2019
2014 Remelluri, Rioja DO., Lindes de Remelluri, Vinedos de San Vicente de La SRRA. Spain. Telmo Rodriguez, one of the most iconic and best winemakers of his generation, having made…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 2, 2019
2013 Réva, Barolo DOCG, Piedmonte, Italy.Only a few vintages old, the Réva winery based in Monforte is a new Barolo-focused label headed up by winemaker Gianluca Colombo, and one to…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 1, 2019
2018 Weingut Monchhof, Riesling Auslese, Erdener Pralat, A.P. Nr. 2602 029 009 19, Mosel Germany. It’s always with great expectation and reference getting a chance to taste wines from the…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 30, 2019
2018 Sheldon Wines, Syrah, Luc’s Vineyard, Fountaingrove AVA, Sonoma County.The upcoming 2018 Syrah from Sheldon Wines is one of their most intriguingly wild creations to date with gorgeous aromatics and…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 29, 2019
2018 Weingut E & M Berger, Gruner Veltliner, Niederösterreich, Austria.Erich Berger’s 2018 wines are next level stuff with many outstanding highlights to choice from and I was thrilled with his…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 28, 2019
2018 Weingut Kruger-Rumpf, Riesling Trocken “Abtei 1937” Erstes Gewächs, Bingerbrücker Abtei im Ruppertsberg, Nahe Germany.The 2018 barrel sample of Kruger-Rumpf’s Abtei 1937 was stunningly gorgeous with brilliant details, ripe extract…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 27, 2019
2018 I. Brand & Family, Pinot Gris, Eden Rift Vineyards, Cienega Valley, San Benito County.The skin contact Pinot Gris from Ian Brand is an orange wine that seems inspired by…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 26, 2019
2016 Phelps Creek Vineyards, Pinot Noir “Cuvee Alexandrine” Columbia Gorge, Oregon.One of Oregon’s best kept secrets, Phelps Creek Vineyards in the Columbia Gorge makes one of the state’s most compelling…