Grapelive Report
A Quick Look at Nicolas Joly Wines By Kerry Winslow *** One of the modern pioneers of Biodynamic farming and a natural winemaker, Nicolas Joly, who once was an investment…
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Grapelive Daily Pick By Kerry Winslow *** 2007 Nicolas Joly Clos de la Bergerie Savennières, French White (Chenin Blanc) Biodynamic farming and natural winemaking are this wines hallmarks and strengths,…
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Grapelive Daily Pick By Kerry Winslow *** 2008 Snosrap Pinot Noir Monterey County (by Parsonage Winery). This pretty and focused Pinot Noir is a wonderful secret, made by Parsonage Winery…
Grapelive Latest: March 2
Grapelive Daily Pick By Kerry Winslow *** 2007 Vineyard 29 “Cru” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley. Cru, made from purchased grapes and crafted by Vineyard 29 and their winemaker Philippe Melka,…
Grapelive Latest: March 1
Grapelive Daily Pick By Kerry Winslow *** 2007 Snosrap Cyrano Red “Bordelais” Monterey. I tasted this wine in barrel and just before bottling, and now in bottle, and it is…
Grapelive Latest: Feb 27 & 28
Grapelive Daily Pick: Value Selection By Kerry Winslow *** 2007 Delas Cotes-du-Ventoux, Rhone Red, France. Year after year this little Cotes-du-Rhone from the Mount Ventoux area of the Luberon is…
Grapelive Latest: Feb 26
Grapelive Daily Pick By Kerry Winslow *** 2008 Snosrap Chardonnay Cyrano Series (by Parsonage Village Vineyard) Monterey. Parsonage continues to grow in size and style, adding some new value wines…
Grapelive Latest: Feb 25
Grapelive Daily Pick By Kerry Winslow *** 2007 Erben von Beulwitz Kaseler Nies’chen Kabinett (Ruwer) This dry Riesling has hints of fresh sweetness and good richness, but is clean and…
Grapelive Latest: Feb 24
Grapelive Daily Pick By Kerry Winslow *** 2007 Stolpman Syrah Estate, Santa Ynez Valley. This is a big brooding monster at the moment and I hope it will settle into…
Grapelive Latest: Feb 23
Grapelive Daily Pick By Kerry Winslow *** 2008 Melville Chardonnay Verna’s Santa Babara County. There can be no doubt, the Melville family offer the best estate wines for the money…