Sep 7th, 2010
Grapelive Wine of the Week
By Kerry Winslow
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2008 Roar Syrah “Rosella’s Vineyard” Santa Lucia Highlands.
Most people only go for the Roar Pinot, but it is a shame that more people don’t get a chance to try their Syrah, because for the last two vintages the Syrah has impressed me almost as much as […]
Sep 2nd, 2010
Grapelive Spotlight New Releases from Roar
By Kerry Winslow
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2008 Roar Pinot Noir “Pisoni Vineyard” Santa Lucia Highlands.
A major success, and maybe the best wine made by Roar to date, almost enough said! This is pure Pisoni, no question and scary as it sounds, it should only get better over the next 3 years! […]
Sep 1st, 2010
Grapelive Wine of the Day
By Kerry Winslow
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2008 Mas del Perie “Les Escures” Cahors, Malbec, France.
This new talented producer, Fabien Jouves, is a man to watch and this Cahors is a wine to adore! The 2008 Mas del Perie is lush and rich in fruit while being true to its terroir and is […]
Aug 26th, 2010
Grapelive Spotlight on Oregon
By Kerry Winslow
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2008 St. Innocent Pinot Noir “ Freedom Hill Vineyard” Willamette Valley.
Here is an amazing new release from Oregon, I just tasted this Pinot and was blown away! I thought 2006 was the year to end all years for Oregon, but wow these 2008’s are knocking my […]
Aug 24th, 2010
Grapelive Wine of the Week
By Kerry Winslow
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2008 Red Car Pinot Noir “Heaven and Earth” La Boheme Vineyard, Sonoma Coast.
Last year this wine grabbed the headlines when it scored 97 Points in Wine Spectator and graced the cover of the year’s Pinot Noir edition, but those in the know have been fans longer […]