Wine of the Day June 16, 2014
2013 Galante Vineyards, Viognier, Estate, Carmel Valley. A visit home to Carmel Valley usually includes checking in on the local wineries and seeing what the natives are up to, and…
Wine of the Day June 15, 2014
2012 Weingut Meyer-Nakel, Spatburgunder, AHR, Germany. The Red Baron’s latest Estate Pinot Noir is quite stunning and fresh with sublime vibrancy and life, Werner Nakel also used restraint here with…
Wine of the Day June 14, 2014
2010 Domaine de la Terre Rouge, Tete a Tete, Proprietary Red Blend, Sierra Foothills. Bill Easton, one of the original Rhone Rangers up in the Sierra Foothills, makes Domaine de…
Wine of the Day June 13, 2014
2006 Schloss Schonborn, Riesling, Kabinett, Estate, Rheingau Germany. The 2004 and 2006 vintages in Germany often get overlooked, but they have turned out very nicely and there are many fine…
Wine of the Day June 12, 2014
El Maestro Sierra, Fino Sherry, Jerez de la Fonterra, Jerez-Xeres-Sherry, Spain. This bright and dry Fino Sherry is pretty, vibrant and crisp, perfect for tapas and summer sipping. El Maestro…
Grapelive Special Report: Spanish Wines of the Year
Spanish Treasures 20 Wines to Search Out By Kerry Winslow Spain has a major generational change going on, in every way this vibrant culture is pulsating with youth and is…
Wine of the Day June 11, 2014
2010 Domaine du Coulet, Cornas “Brise Cailloux” Northern Rhone, France. This beautiful and layered 100% Syrah from Cornas is really coming together nicely and looks set for a long gorgeous…
Wine of the Day June 10, 2014
2012 Don Ventura, Ribeira Sacra DO, Vina do Burato, Spain. From the Ribeira Sacra “sacred slopes” this pure Mencia is a vibrant and impressive wine, crafted by the Losada family…
Wine of the Day June 9, 2014
2013 Château du Rouet, Rose, Esterelle, Cotes de Provence, France. A warm summer day, an outside bistro table and a nice book, and a few hours to enjoy a fresh…
Wine of the Day June 8, 2014
n.v. Alexander Jules, Fino Sherry “22|85” Bottled May 2013, Bodegas Sanchez Romate, Jerez de la Frontera, Jerez-Xeres-Sherry, Spain. Alex (Jules) Russan is a Sherry fiend and absolute believer in all…