Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 28, 2017
nv Silwervis, Chenin Blanc “Smiley V2” Western Cape, South Africa. Paardeberg mountain fruit forms the soul of Ryan Mostert’s, Silwervis winemaker, natural old vine non-vintage Chenin V2 Smiley, coming off…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 27, 2017
2014 Domaine de l’Écu, Cabernet Franc “Mephisto” Vin de France, Loire Valley, France. The wild Fred Niger amphora raised Cabernet Franc Mephisto Rouge is a thrill ride of deep red…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 26, 2017
2016 Weingut Carl Loewen, Riesling Trocken, Ritsch, Grosses Gewachs, Mosel Germany. Christopher Loewen is on a roll, his 2015 and 2016 wines are spectacular and he and the Loewen winery…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 25, 2017
2015 Drew Family Cellars, Syrah, Ornbaun, Mendocino Ridge. A blend of two vineyards, both on silty clay and loam soils, west of Anderson Valley, one Valenti Ranch at 1,350 feet…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 24, 2017
2015 Ingrid Groiss, Gruner Veltliner, Reserve, In Der Schablau, DAC Weinviertel, Austria. Ingrid’s rich textured Gruner Reserve In Der Schablau 2015 is a gorgeous white wine that reveals another side…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 23, 2017
2016 Jean-Louis Dutraive-Grand Cour, Fleurie, Cru Beaujolais, France. The non domaine (estate) Fleurie is from a high elevation plot of old vines set on granite, crafted using semi-carbonic ferments and…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 22, 2017
2017 Caraccioli Cellars, Nouveau of Pinot Noir, Escolle Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands. A great Thanksgiving wine, the new Pinot Nouveau from Scott Caraccioli, is bursting with fruity flavors and light…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 21, 2017
2013 Bonny Doon Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Spanish Springs Vineyard, San Luis Obispo County. Randall Grahm doesn’t get enough credit for his Pinot Noir(s) with all the wild and unique stuff…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 20, 2017
2009 Chateau Falfas, Côtes de Bourg, Red Bordeaux, France. An organic and bargain priced Bordeaux with a classic blend of about 60% Merlot, 25-30% Cabernet Sauvignon as well as some…