Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 17, 2024
2020 Cantina Fradiles, Red Wine, Mandrolisai DOC, Sardinia, Italy.The rare and unique Sardinian red blend here is wonderfully pure with a high elevation freshness, it shows off beautiful aromatics with…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 16, 2024
2023 Brooks Winery, Gemischter Satz, Eola-Amity AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon.The rare Austrian inspired Brooks Gemischter Satz Willamette Valley white wine is unique blend of varietals and done is a zesty…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 15, 2024
2022 Ramey Wine Cellars, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley AVA, Sonoma County.One of California’s iconic producers and winemakers, Dave Ramey has been close to the top of the state’s most desirable…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 14, 2024
2021 Domaine Georges Glantenay, Volnay 1er, Le Ronceret, Côte de Beaune, Red Burgundy, France.The beautifully satiny dark ruby/garnet Premier Cru Volnay Le Ronceret from Domaine Georges Glantenay and winemaker Guillaume…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 13, 2024
2017 Manzone, Barolo DOCG “Bricat” Piemonte, Italy.I love this 2017 Manzone Bricat Barolo, it was quite a surprise too, it is very dark ruby/garnet, expressive and full bodied with loads…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 12, 2024
2023 La Marea by Ian Brand, Cachudo, Pierce Vineyard, San Antonio Valley AVA, Monterey County.I find Arinto to be one of Portugal’s most interesting and structured white grapes, and I…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 11, 2024
2001 Château Vannières, Bandol Rouge, Provence, France.I got introduced to Château Vannières almost a decade ago and have loved the White, Rosé and Red Bandol bottlings here ever since and…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 10, 2024
2022 Swirling Hawk Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Estate Grown, Monterey County.The warmly ripe and textural 2022 Estate Pinot Noir, from David Arizini’s Swirling Hawk Vineyards and winemaker Frank Melicia (Parsonage and…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 9, 2024
2022 Manoir du Capucin, Pouilly-Fuisse “Sensation” White Burgundy, France.One of my favorites from the Mâcon, Cloé Bayon, who started her family label in 2002, makes a fine set of whites,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day June 8, 2024
2021 Fèlsina, Chianti Classico DOCG, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Tuscany, Italy.The wonderfully dark floral, pretty ruby/garnet hued and richly textured 2021 Fèlsina Chianti Classico is already drinking fabulously well and shows of…