Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 15, 2025
2021 Maison Lou Dumont, Bourgogne Rouge, Red Burgundy, France.One of the most interesting new discoveries in recent years, especially in regards to Burgundy, has been Koji Nakada and Jae Hwa…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 14, 2025
2023 Casa de Rodas, Alvarinho, Symington Family Estates, Monção and Melgaço, Portugal.This bright and complex pale gold Alvarinho by Anselmo Mendes at Casa de Rodas is brilliant lighter framed version…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 13, 2025
2023 Agricola LaLu, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Piemonte, Italy.My very first taste of Lara and Luisa Sala’s LaLu wines came with this absolutely enticing and seductive Langhe Nebbiolo, which I was…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 12, 2025
2021 Domaine Jean-Charles Fagot, Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge “Vieilles-Vignes” Red Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, France.The fresh, pretty ruby hued and elegant Jean-Charles Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles-Vignes is absolutely delicious and an incredible value, yes…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 11, 2025
1993 Durney Vineyards, Cachagua Cabernet, Carmel Valley.The Bordeaux style and nicely drinking old Durney 1993 Cachagua Cabernet (Sauvignon) may have peaked, but still is offering up a brilliant performance with…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 10, 2025
2024 Hippolyte Reverdy, Sancerre Blanc, Loire Valley, France.One of my favorite Loire wines, Hippolyte Reverdy Sancerre never fails to meet the moment and this 2024 Blanc really hit the bullseye…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 9, 2025
2021 Odonata, Blanc de Blanc, Brut Sparkling Wine, Escolle Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.The vivacious and luxurious Odonata Blanc de Blancri Escolle Champagne Method bubbly shines brilliantly in the glass and…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 8, 2025
2022 Vietti, Barbera d’Alba DOC, Trevìe, Piemonte, Italy.The opulent and ripe Vietti Trevìe Barbera d’Alba 2022 has a deep garnet,crimson color, delicate florals, hints of spice and has a lushfull…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 7, 2025
2021 McIntyre, Dornfelder, Estate, Santa Lucia Highlands.One of my recent discoveries, thanks to Kristen McIntyre, who brought this local rarity out to an industry tasting, was her dad’s unique, deeply…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day September 6, 2025
2016 Conterno-Nervi, Gattinara DOCG, Alta Langhe, Piedmonte, Italy.The 2016 Conterno-Nervi Gattinara is surprisingly shy and mineral toned, much less expressive at this point than I had expected, and at first…