2016 Waxwing Wine Cellars, Syrah, Flocchini Vineyard, Petaluma Gap AVA, Sonoma County. Another small batch beauty from Scott Sisemore of Waxwing Wine Cellars, the Petaluma Gap Flocchini Vineyard Syrah shows…
2015 Domaine Maurice Schoech, Riesling, Sonnenberg, Vin d’Alsace, France. I have tried a few older vintages of Schoech and have always admired the brightness and purity in the wines, but…
2016 Saint-Cosme, Saint-Joseph Rouge, Northern Rhone, France. The 2016’s from Saint-Cosme are vigorous and meaty wines that will certainly be considered classics with deep layers and tons of character, I…
2017 Domaine Rimbert, Saint-Chinian Rouge “Les Travers de Marceau” Languedoc Sud de France. Jean-Marie Rimbert aka the Carignan-Man or Carignaniste is one of the herbs of the Carignan grape and…
Grapelive Wine of the Day October 10, 2018 2017 Samuel Louis Smith, Pinot Noir, Albatross Ridge Vineyard, Monterey County. Sam Smith is one of Monterey’s new stars, coming from the…
2015 Thierry Germain-Domaine des Roches Neuves, Saumur-Champigny, La Marginale, Loire Valley Red, France. Intensely concentrated and mineral toned, the gorgeous Thierry Germain La Marginale Saumur-Champgny 2015 coats the palate with…
2017 Julien Sunier, Fleurie, Cru Beaujolais, France. Wonderfully expressive the 2017 Julien Sunier Fleurie is a beauty with tons of terroir and varietal character showing the soil and heightened perfume…
2004 Bodega Lopez de Heredia, Vina Tondonia, Rioja Reserva, Spain. Unbelievably dreamy, refined and old world at it’s best the 2004 Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva is silky and…
2015 Evening Land Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Seven Springs Estate, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon. The wonderfully textured and elegant Seven Springs Pinot Noir by Evening Land stands out for it’s…
2017 Joyce Wine Company, Pinot Noir, Gabilan, Monterey County. One of the best wines coming out of Monterey County, the Joyce Gabilan Pinot is an exotic and gorgeous offering coming…