Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 26, 2020
n.v. R.H. Coutier, Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, Brut Champagne, Ambonnay, France.The Champagne house of R.H. Coutier has a long history with the Coutier family having been a fixture in…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 25, 2020
2017 Domaine de Ferrand, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Rhone Valley, France.The beautifullly pure and palate pleasing Domaine de Ferrand 2017 Chateaneuf-du-Pape by vigneron Philippe Bravay comes from some of the oldest Grenache…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 24, 2020
2015 Weingut Muller-Catoir, Riesling Trocken, Haardt Herrenletten Erste Lage, Pfalz Germany.Another one of my longtime favorite wineries and wines that I always enjoy during the Holidays, Muller-Catoir, provides and has…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 23, 2020
2016 Rovellotti, Nebbiolo “Valplazza” Colline Novaresi DOC, Alto Piedmonte, Italy.Rovellotti is a wonderful small producer based in Ghemme in the Alto Piedmonte region of Northwestern Italy that specializes in Nebbiolo,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 22, 2020
2018 Weingut Spreitzer, Riesling Spatlese, Winkeler Jesuitengarten, Rheingau Germany.The gorgeous and lush 2018 Spreitzer “Jesuitengarten” is an absolutely killer wine for this time of year with a fabulous balance between…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 21, 2020
2017 Benoit Ente, Bourgogne Aligoté, White Burgundy, France.The other Ente for many years now, Benoit Ente, the younger brother of the cult legend Arnaud Ente, is now finding his own…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 20, 2020
n.v. Weingut Von Winning, Riesling Sekt, Extra Brut Sparkling Wine, Pfalz Germany.I’m lucky to have enjoyed this exciting Riesling Sparkler on a few occasions now, I love its intensity, crisp…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 19, 2020
2019 Sheldon, Manus Lux Cuvee, Napa Valley.The naturally wild or sauvage Manus Lux Cuvee by Sheldon Wines is their latest version of this field blend of old-vine Calistoga Petite Sirah,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 18, 2020
2019 Brick House, Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon.Legendary Oregon winegrower Doug Tunnell, who founded Brick House in 1990, pioneered organics and especially biodynamic grape growing in the Willamette…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 17, 2020
2019 Viticultor Envinate, Albahra, Vinos Mediterraneos, Almansa, Spain.One of the most interesting and satisfying natural style red wines costing around twenty bucks, the beautiful dark black/purple Albahra Vino de Mesa…