grapelive.com

2022 Domaine Antoine Arena, Patrimonio Blanc, Carco, Corsica, France.The beautiful, mineral toned and deep Antoine Arena Carco Patrimonio Blanc, made from 100% Vermentinu (Vermentino) is drinking exceptionally well at this…

2009 Bruno Paillard, “Nec Plus Ultra” Cuvée, Extra Brut Champagne, Reims, France.The gorgeous and richly flavored N.P.U. Extra Brut Champagne from Bruno Paillard was one of year’s treats, disgorged in…

2025 Bruna Grimaldi, Langhe Arneis DOC, Piemonte, Italy.After a few years of writing about the incredible Barolo wines here at Bruna Grimaldi, I finally am getting around to mentioning just…

2024 Roar, Syrah, Rosella’s Vineyard, Estate Grown, Santa Lucia Highlands.One of my favorite wines from our local vineyards, and possibly one of the most underrated and under the radar wines…

2019 Pax, Gamay Noir, Alpine Peaks Vineyard, Sonoma Coast.The light ruby and deep amber edged 2019 Alpine Peaks Gamay Noir from Pax, from a forgotten bottle I tucked away, was…

2025 Bodegas Olivares, Rosado, Jumilla DOP, Spain.The 2025 Rosado, crafted from mainly estate grown high elevation Garnacha, is beautifully fresh and mineral toned with ultra dry crispness and a fine…

2022 Domaine Jean-Max Roger, Menetou-Salon “Morogues” Le Petit Clos, Loire Valley, France.Vastly underrated and lesser known to a wide audience, Menetou-Salon makes some outstanding values and equally outstanding Sauvignon Blanc,…

2024 Domaine Alain et Adrien Gautherin, Chablis, Vieilles Vignes, White Burgundy, France.The sleeper in the Gautherin lineup has to be the serious and old vine concentrated Chablis Vieilles Vignes bottling,…

2010 Le Piane, Boca DOCG, Alto Piemonte, Italy.In a dark New York Italian restaurant, this wine was brought out to be enjoyed by a small group of wine producers, mainly…

2023 Morgan Winery, Chardonnay “Clone 96” Double L Estate Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands.The beautifully evolving, delicately tropical, golden/straw hued Clone 96 limited release 2023 Chardonnay from Morgan Winery and their…