Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 1, 2025
2023 Weingut Spreitzer, Riesling Spätlese, Lenchen Eisenberg “303” Rheingau, Germany.Tasted from a barrel sample, the 2023 “303” Lenten Eisenberg Spätlese is a show stopper and a great way to start…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 28, 2025
2023 Domaine François Crochet, Sancerre Rosé, Loire Valley, France.One of Sancerre’s most exciting vignerons François Crochet, most known for his Sauvignon Blancs, does a fabulous and mineral toned dry Pinot…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 27, 2025
2020 Domaine Arnaud Lambert, Saumur-Champigny Rouge “Moleton” Saint-Cyr-En-Bourg, Loire Valley, France.Dark garnet, aromatic and richly flavored 2020 Saumur-Champigny Moleton Cabernet Franc is a powerful and beautifully structured with a classic…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 26, 2025
2023 Desire Lines Wine Co., Sauvignon Blanc, Kick Ranch, Fountaingrove AVA, Sonoma County.If you are looking for very distinctive, limited and highly quality Sauvignon Blanc at a great price, look…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 25, 2025
n.v. Rosavica Benotti, Bruno Chinato, Roero, Piemonte, Italy.The dark ruby and brick edged Nebbiolo Roero fueled Bruno Chinato by Rosavica Benotti is wildly aromatic stuff with loads of vivid and…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 24, 2025
2023 Au Bon Climat, 60% Pinot Gris & 40% Pinot Blanc, Santa Barbara County.The zesty, steely and crisp Au Bon Climat white blend, which this vintage is 60% Pinot Gris…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 23, 2025
2022 Arianna Occhipinti, Il Frappato, Terre SiciIiane I.G.T. Rosso, Sicily, Italy.The newest release of Arianna Occhipinti’s Il Frappato is quite reserved and is best with food to bring out its…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 22, 2025
2022 Domaine Bechtold, Pinot Gris “Nef des Folles” Vin d’Alsace, France.Alsace has seen some changes and there has even been a number of wineries exploring skin maceration whites, and one…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 21, 2025
2021 Cantina Luca Leggero Villareggia, Langhe Dolcetto DOC “Retro” Canavese, Piemonte, Italy.A very new discovery, Luca Ledger’s beautiful and transparent dark garnet/ruby Langhe Dolcetto DOC “Retro” from the Alta Langhe’s…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 20, 2025
2023 Domaine Sylvain Bailly, Sancerre Blanc “Terroirs” Loire Valley, France.Super bright, steely and crystalline pure this Bailly Terroirs Sancerre shows off loads of gooseberry, lemon/lime, tart white peach and muskmelon…