Grapelive: Wine of the Day March 3, 2025
2019 Vigne del Malina, Chardonnay, IGT Venezia Giulia, Italy.One of the most intriguing winery discoveries at the 2025 Tre Bicchieri (Gambero Rosso) Tasting, was the Bacchetti family’s “Vigne del Malina”…
2019 Vigne del Malina, Chardonnay, IGT Venezia Giulia, Italy.One of the most intriguing winery discoveries at the 2025 Tre Bicchieri (Gambero Rosso) Tasting, was the Bacchetti family’s “Vigne del Malina”…
2020 Sordo, Barolo DOCG “Perno” Piemonte, Italy.The gorgeous Tre Bicchieri winning 2020 Perno Cru Barolo from Sordo drinks like a Burgundy with a velvety tannic backbone, beautiful aromatics and deep…
2023 Weingut Spreitzer, Riesling Spätlese, Lenchen Eisenberg “303” Rheingau, Germany.Tasted from a barrel sample, the 2023 “303” Lenten Eisenberg Spätlese is a show stopper and a great way to start…
2023 Domaine François Crochet, Sancerre Rosé, Loire Valley, France.One of Sancerre’s most exciting vignerons François Crochet, most known for his Sauvignon Blancs, does a fabulous and mineral toned dry Pinot…
2020 Domaine Arnaud Lambert, Saumur-Champigny Rouge “Moleton” Saint-Cyr-En-Bourg, Loire Valley, France.Dark garnet, aromatic and richly flavored 2020 Saumur-Champigny Moleton Cabernet Franc is a powerful and beautifully structured with a classic…
2023 Desire Lines Wine Co., Sauvignon Blanc, Kick Ranch, Fountaingrove AVA, Sonoma County.If you are looking for very distinctive, limited and highly quality Sauvignon Blanc at a great price, look…
n.v. Rosavica Benotti, Bruno Chinato, Roero, Piemonte, Italy.The dark ruby and brick edged Nebbiolo Roero fueled Bruno Chinato by Rosavica Benotti is wildly aromatic stuff with loads of vivid and…
2023 Au Bon Climat, 60% Pinot Gris & 40% Pinot Blanc, Santa Barbara County.The zesty, steely and crisp Au Bon Climat white blend, which this vintage is 60% Pinot Gris…
2022 Arianna Occhipinti, Il Frappato, Terre SiciIiane I.G.T. Rosso, Sicily, Italy.The newest release of Arianna Occhipinti’s Il Frappato is quite reserved and is best with food to bring out its…
2022 Domaine Bechtold, Pinot Gris “Nef des Folles” Vin d’Alsace, France.Alsace has seen some changes and there has even been a number of wineries exploring skin maceration whites, and one…