Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 1, 2020
2018 Lucia Vineyards by Pisoni, Pinot Noir, Garys’ Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.Jeff Pisoni’s incredible 2018 Garys’ Pinot takes what was already one of California’s greatest wine to the next level,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 31, 2020
2018 Theopolis Vineyards, Petite Sirah, Estate Grown, Yorkville Highlands.The latest release from Theodora Lee (akaTheopatra) and Theopolis Vineyards is her estate grown Petite Sirah, which is thrill ride of dense…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 30, 2020
2017 Dr. Edge, Pinot Noir, Williamette Valley, Oregon.Peter Dredge is Dr. Edge, an Aussie cutting edge (no pun intended) winemaker based in Tasmania, famous for Pinot in his homeland, has…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 29, 2020
2017 Au Bon Climat “Hildegard” White Blend, Santa Maria Valley.One of the first blended California white wines to reach a cult like following and a totally unique mix, with this…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 28, 2020
2018 Sandlands, Red Table Wine, Contra Costa County.The new 2018 Sandlands Red Table Wine sourced from old vines in Contra Costa County, only 11 barrels produced, is a joyous California…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 27, 2020
2017 Big Basin Vineyards, Pinot Noir “Dune and Mountain” Monterey County.It’s been a scary and tough year for Bradley Brown of Big Basin Vineyards, in the Santa Cruz Mountains, almost…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 26, 2020
2018 Martha Stoumen, Nero d’Avola, Mendocino County.The latest Nero d’Avola release from Martha Stoumen is simply gorgeous and highlights the rise in Italian varietals, which once struggled to gain traction…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 25, 2020
2018 Alfaro Family Vineyards, Chardonnay, Trout Gulch Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains.The gorgeously energy filled and textural Trout Gulch Chardonnay by Richard Alfaro at Alfaro Family Vineyards is definitely one of…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 24, 2020
2018 Domaine Auguste Clape, Le Vin des Amis, Vin de France, Rhone Valley, France.I love the bright freshness and deep flavors of this 2018 Le Vin des Amis and its…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 23, 2020
2018 Ryme Cellars, Aglianico, Camino Alto Vineyard, El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills.Ryme’s new Camino Alto Aglianico is one of the best and most distinct red wines I’ve had this calendar…