Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 25, 2024
2019 La Ca’ Növa, Barbaresco DOCG, Montestefano Cru, Piedmonte, Italy.Like the basic 2019 La Ca’ Növa Barbaresco, which I reviewed earlier, the Cru Montestefano, is a pure Nebbiolo that delivers…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 24, 2024
2022 Alma de Cattleya, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County.Bibiana Gonzàlez Rave-Pisoni’s second label Alma de Cattleya, as mentioned here in my prior reviews, is a rewarding, regional and value packed collection…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 23, 2024
2022 Bedrock Wine Company, Zinfandel, Beeson Ranch Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County.The utterly gorgeous and perfumy Bedrock Beeson Ranch Zinfandel, with its hundred year old vines, concentrated dark fruit…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 22, 2024
2022 Lioco, Chardonnay, Sonoma County.Lioco’s brilliant, almost Chablis like crisp, Sonoma County Chardonnay, made by the husband and wife team of Matt & Sara Licklider, is one of best deals…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 21, 2024
2020 Florence Vineyard, Zinfandel Reserve, Rockpile AVA, Sonoma County.John “Jack” Florence Jr. is, as I mentioned in a recent review, was the original Rockpile AVA grower that helped create a…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 20, 2024
2018 Jaimee Motely, Cabernet Sauvignon, Massa Estate Vineyard, Carmel Valley AVA, Monterey County.Jaimee Motely’s second wine coming from the old and historic vines at the Massa Organic Estate in Carmel…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 19, 2024
2020 Domaine de Fa, Fleurie “Roche Guillon” Cru Beaujolais, France.Deeply purple/ruby in the glass and heavenly aromatic, richly layered with ripe dark fruits, but with a burst of fresh acidity,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 18, 2024
2020 Carlisle, Zinfandel, Papera Ranch, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County.Mike Officer’s 2020 Papera Ranch Zin is deeply concentrated, full bodied and comforting on the palate with black raspberry, candied cherry,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 17, 2024
2015 Saxon Brown, Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Carneros AVA, Napa Valley.The beautifully mature, deep golden hued and voluptuously concentrated Hyde Vineyard 2015 Saxon Brown Chardonnay is a rewarding treat from one…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day February 16, 2024
2019 Jolie-Laide, Gamay Noir, Barsotti Vineyard, El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills.The bright ruby garnet 2019 Barsotti Gamay by Jolie-Laide is showing fabulously right now, it is a super California expression…