Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 16, 2019
2017 Weingut Leitz, Pinot Noir Rosé Sekt Brut, Rheingau Sparkling Wine, Germany.The lightly leesy Leitz Rosé Sekt is made from 100% de-stemmed Pinot Noir grapes from the Rheingau’s middle part…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 15, 2019
2015 Timo Mayer, Pinot Noir, Close Planted, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia.The sexy red and blue fruited ruby red hued Close Planted Pinot Noir from Timo Mayer is sourced from one…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 14, 2019
2014 Vilmart & Cie, Grand Cellier d’Or, Brut Champagne, Blances Voies, Rilly-la-Montagne 1er Cru, France.The thrilling 2014 vintage Brut Grand Cellier d’Or by Laurent Champs of Champagne Vilmart & Cie…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 13, 2019
2015 Parsonage Village Vineyard, Dario & Bixby Reserve, Carmel Valley Estate, Monterey County.The inky dark, purple/black and garnet edged Dario & Bixby Reserve is all estate blend of Merlot and…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 12, 2019
2017 Giuseppe Ellena, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Piedmonte, Italy.It’s a thrill to discover new producers, like Giuseppe Ellena of Cuneo, Piedmonte, where young winemaker Mateo Ellena is crafting some interesting wines,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 11, 2019
2015 Cameron Winery, Nebbiolo, Willamette Valley, Oregon.The remarkable Cameron Nebbiolo reminds me a lot of Boca or Ghemme offerings from the Alto Piedmonte with its beautiful bouquet and nice acidity,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 10, 2019
2018 Dirty & Rowdy, Mourvedre “Familiar” California.The Mourvèdre Familiar, by Dirt & Rowdy is a barrel selection of all the vineyards they work with and is, as Hardy Wallace, winemaker,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 9, 2019 -Happy #SherryWeek
n.v. Bodegas La Cigarrera, Manzanilla Dry Sherry, D.O. Manzanilla Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain.One of my favorite sipping dry Sherry bottlings is La Cigarrera’s brisk and salty Manzanilla from the Sanlucar…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 8, 2019
2016 Odonata, Cabernet Sauvignon, Prolific Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains.Odonata, on the River Road wine trail, in Monterey County is an up and coming winery and the latest releases are really…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 7, 2019
2018 Cruse Wine Company, Sparkling Rosé Valdiguié, Pétillant Naturel, Deming Vineyard, Calistoga, Napa Valley.Michael Cruse’s sparkling wines are some of the most sought after in California, from his super rare…