Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 24, 2023
2021 Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah!, Cabernet Franc, Mariana’s Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains.The 2021 Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah! Mariana’s Cab Franc, sourced from a small Santa Cruz Mountains vineyard site above…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 23, 2023
2019 Silvestri, Barbera, Estate Grown, Carmel Valley AVA, Monterey County.I can’t believe Ive not reviewed Silvestri’s Estate Barbera since the 2013 vintage, as it is one of my personal home…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 22, 2023
2003 Weingut Robert Weil, Riesling Spatlese, Rheingau, Germany.Another surprise success for the vintage, which I recently tasted blend, was this gorgeous 2003 Robert Weil Rheingau Spatlese, showing off loads of…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 21, 2023
2019 Krupp Brothers Winery, The Water Witch, Red Wine, Napa Valley.I highly recommend visiting the Krupp Brothers estate off the Silverado Trail, the Tuscan style villa and views are absolutely…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 20, 2023
2018 Villota, Rioja “Viña Gena” Viñedo Singular, Rioja Alavesa, Spain.Brilliantly ruby/garnet in the glass with pure Tempranillo character, this single cru Viña Gena by Villota shows off the Rioja Alavesa,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 19, 2023
2021 Private Property, Sparkling Brut Rosé, Santa Lucia Highlands.The almost secret Private Property wines from Scott Caraccioli are all delicious, especially this Private Property Brut Rosé sparkler, which comes from…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 18, 2023
2005 Weingut von Hövel, Riesling Auslese, Kanzemer Hörecker **, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany.The gorgeous and mature, beautifully golden hued 2005 two star (not gold capsule) Kanzemer Hörecker Auslese, by von Hövel, has…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 17, 2023
2021 Comando G, Garnacha, “Granito del Cadalso” Sierra de Gredos, Vinos de Madrid, Spain.As per normal here, with winemakers Daniel Gómez Jiménez Landi and Fernando Garcia, the Granito del Cadalso…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 16, 2023
2018 Los Chuchaquis, Rosa del Peru, Wirz Vineyard Cienega Valley, San Benito County.The tiny production of Rosa del Peru, better known as the Mission grape, by Ryan Stirm and his…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day October 15, 2023
2022 Big Sur Vineyards, Big Sur Red, Limited Release, Central Coast, California.The new Limited Release 2022 Big Sur Vineyards Big Sur Red is one of the tastiest of the Big…