Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 26, 2018
2016 Frank Cornelissen, Contadino, Etna Rosso DOC, Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy. The entry-level red wine of the organic and natural winemaker Frank Cornelissen, is the Contadino it is basically a…
Grapelive: Special Tasting Report Argentina v. Chile
Grapelive Special Tasting Report: Six Wines of Interest from Chile and Argentina Featured Wines 2015 Bodega Del Rio Elorza “Verum” Chardonnay, Alto Valle de Rio Nergo, Patagonia, Argentina. The Verum…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 25, 2018
2016 Pedro Parra y Familia, Pencopolitano, Central Valley D.O. Chile. It’s almost impossible not to love Pedro Parra’s wines and admire the man behind them, known as Doctor Dirt, Parra…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 24, 2018
2017 Cameron Winery, Pinot Bianco “Giovanni” Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Oregon is without question the newest hot spot for Pinot Blanc (Pinot Bianco), yes you heard correctly, not Pinot…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 23, 2018
2017 Chateau Valcombe, Rosé “Epicure” Cotes du Ventoux, Rhone Valley, France. Not far from the famous Mount Ventoux, which is one of the toughest climbs in the Tour de France,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 22, 2018
2016 Domaine Boeckel, Riesling, Alsace, France. Frédéric Boeckel became a wine trader in 1853, after his family were generations of butchers in the Alsace region of France, and it was…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 21, 2018
2016 Guimaro, Mencia, Vino Tinto, Ribeira Sacra D.O., Galicia, Spain. Pedro Rodriguez’s Guimaro basic Mencia is an un-oaked Tinto in the “Joven” mode, grown on the steep slopes within the…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 20, 2018
2017 Rochioli, Rose of Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley. It’s Summer and perfect timing to get your hands on Rochioli’s beautiful Rose of Pinot Noir, it’s a wine for the…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 19, 2018
2015 Weingut Bründlmayer, Riesling “Kamptaler Terrassen” Kamptal, Wachau, Austria. Based in Langenlois, Weingut Bründlmayeris now led by Vincent, who’s vision is a continuation of the long held beliefs of his…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 18, 2018
2015 Claire Ouzoulias, Clos Chante l’Alouette, Saint-Emilion Red Bordeaux, France. Claire Ouzoulias’ Clos Chante l’Alouette Saint-Emilion Bordeaux is an all organic blend of 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc grown mainly…