Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 2, 2017
2014 Workman Ayer, Syrah, De Facto Red, Santa Barbara County. Michel Ayer’s latest set are deeper and more dense than his prior effects and this 2014 De Facto red has…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 1, 2017
2015 Domaine Jamet, Syrah, Collines Rhodaniennes, Rhone Valley, France. Domaine Jamet, now run by Corinne, Jean-Paul and Loic after the split with Jean-Luc who is now running his own Domaine…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 31, 2017
2015 Château des Rontets, Pouilly-Fuissé, Clos Varambon, White Burgundy, Maconnais, France. This gorgeous Chardonnay is one of the great examples of this once lesser thought off region, where as old…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 30, 2017
2015 Halcon Vineyards, Syrah, Alturas, Yorkville Highlands. From tiny yields and intense berries the 40% whole cluster Alturas Syrah, co-fermented with a small batch of Viognier, is a vigorous and…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 29, 2017
2012 Joyce Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Russell’s Vineyard, Estate, Carmel Valley. An impressive Bordeaux like performance from Russell Joyce’s estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, recently tasted at Joyce Vineyards Carmel Valley tasting…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 28, 2017
2013 Domaine Simon Bize, Sauvigny-Les-Beaune, Les Bourgeots, Red Burgundy, France. Domaine Simon Bize, now run by Chisa Bize after the recent passing of Patrick Bize, is still a very much…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 27, 2017
2014 Chateau Tour Grise, Cuvée 253, Vin de France Rouge, Saumur, Loire Valley, France. One of the first generation of biodynamic converts in the Loire along with the more well…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 26, 2017
2016 Theopolis Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands. A new wine from Theodora Lee and long time Roar winemaker and Santa Lucia Highlands specialist Ed Kurtzman, the 2016 Santa Lucia…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 25, 2017
2016 Agathe Bursin, Riesling “Dirstelberg” Alsace, France. Brilliantly dry and dusty crisp the pale golden/straw hued 2016 Agathe Bursin Dirstelberg Riesling sings a sirens song with a haunting and alluring…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 24, 2017
2015 I. Brand & Family Winery, Cabernet Franc, Bates Ranch Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains. Grown on the dust reds soils of Bates Ranch in the Santa Cruz Mountains Ian Brand’s…