Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 16, 2023
2021 Domaine Les Oeuvres Vives, Bandol Rouge, Provence, France.A new and brilliant discovery for me recently was Domaine Les Oeuvres Vives in Provence’s famous Bandol and their outstanding Bandol Rouge,…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 15, 2023
2021 Domaine Gramenon, Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge “Poignée de Raisins” Rhône Valley, France.Maxime François Laurent’s gorgeous 2021 Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge “Poignée de Raisins” is brilliant deeply flavored and complex 100% Grenache with beautiful…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 14, 2023
2021 Carlisle Winery, Syrah, Papa’s Block, Russian River Valley AVA, Sonoma County.Brilliant purple/violet and darkly opaque in the glass, the 2021 Carlisle Papa’s Block Syrah is powerful and lively in…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 13, 2023
2018 Karthäuserhof “Bruno” Riesling Auslese, Mosel, Germany.The sweet fruited, tropical, mineral toned and wonderfully pure Bruno Auslese from Karthauserhof is 100% Karthäuserhofberg Grand Cru fruit, but de-classified for this Bruno…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 12, 2023
2021 Ludovic Engelvin, Oasis, Vin de France Rosé, Languedoc, France.The 100% Mourvèdre Rosé “Oasis” from Ludovic Engelvin, who’s wines are just being imported to the States, is a lovely and…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 11, 2023
2021 Domaine Ostertag, Riesling, Muenchberg Grand Cru, Vin d’Alsace, France.One of the most delicate and pure dry Rieslings I’ve had from Alsace the 2021 Ostertag Muenchberg Grand Cru is an…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 10, 2023
2019 A Tribute to Grace, Grenache Noir, Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard, Santa Barbara County.Deeper and more savory than the regular Santa Barbara County bottling, the A Tribute to Grace 2019…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 9, 2023
2022 Domaine de Thalie, Mâcon-Bray “Les Pierres Levées” White Burgundy, France.Another new and delicious discovery, is Domaine de Thalie’s brilliant Mâcon-Bray, made from all Chardonnay that was fermented all natural…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 8, 2023
2019 Drew, Pinot Noir, Valenti Ranch Vineyard, Mendocino Ridge.The 2019 Valenti Pinot Noir from Jason Drew is just starting to awaken, but is still super fresh, with a touch of…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day December 7, 2023
2020 Domaine Follin-Arbelet, Aloxe-Corton “Clos du Chapitre” Premier Cru, Red Burgundy, France.One of my favorite wines from the Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary Portfolio Tasting in San Francisco was Domaine Follin-Arbelet’s…