Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 16, 2017
2016 Matthiasson, Rosé, California. The new Matthiasson Rosé is a crisp, refreshing and delicate pink that delivers a subtle flow of fruit, spice and mineral notes with brisk flavors and…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 15, 2017
2014 Raptor Ridge, Pinot Noir, Shea Vineyard, Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Well worth your attention are these 2014 Raptor Ridge Pinots, especially good and well crafted is the 2014 Raptor…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 14, 2017
2015 Telmo Rodriguez, Rioja “LZ” Vinedos de Lanciego, Spain. One of Spain’s most influential and talented winemakers, Telmo Rodriguez, who makes his family’s wine at Remelluri, also has his own…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 13, 2017
2016 Chateau de Roquefort, Rose “Corail” Cotes de Provence, France. The new Chateau de Roquefort Cotes de Provence Rose Corail is a brilliant and refreshing pink with a depth of…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 12, 2017
2015 Akutain, Rioja Cosecha, Spain. The Akutain Cosecha Rioja is beautifully fresh and lively with impressive purity and style, it’s mostly Tempranillo with a small amount of Garnacha that was…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 11, 2017
2013 Domaine Bernard Levet, Cote-Rotie “La Chavaroche” Rhone, France. The gorgeous, spicy and perfumed 2013 La Chavaroche Cote-Rotie is a sexy and seductive Syrah from the granite and schist terroir…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 10, 2017
2015 Montesecondo, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy. Silvio Messana’s biodynamic Montesecondo Chianti Classico is one of my favorite wines and this 2015 is one of the best vintages I’ve tasted yet…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 9, 2017
2016 Caraccioli Cellars, Rose of Pinot Noir, Escolle Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands. The “Limited Production” Rose of Pinot Noir from Caraccioli is a crisp refreshing pink wine that has a…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 8, 2017
2004 Peay Vineyards, Syrah “Les Titans” Sonoma Coast. At 12 years old the 2004 Peay Les Titans Syrah is a fantastic wine, absolutely gorgeous, richly detailed and with layers of…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 7, 2017
2016 Skylark, Rosé of Grenache “Pink Belly” Mendocino County. One of California’s best French style dry Rosé wines year after year, Skylark’s Pink Belly by Robert Perkins and John Lancaster…