Grape Collective

Choosing a wine can often feel overwhelming. With so many choices available, what should be a simple decision can quickly become a source of stress. However, it can also be a delightful experience filled with the excitement of finding something new and intriguing. I created Grape Collective because I wanted a platform that catered to people like me—a casual wine enthusiast looking to enhance my knowledge and appreciation of wine. I noticed that the information available was often limited and didn’t resonate with someone who doesn’t have an extensive wine collection. The traditional wine media seemed to cater only to those with elaborate cellars. On top of that, I often found the process of reading about wines and then trying to buy them frustrating. More times than I can count, I would read about a wine I was eager to try, only to discover that it was out of stock.

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Austria’s Ingrid Groiss: Nancy Sinatra and Granny Inspired My Rosé

6 days ago | grapecollective.com | Dorothy J. Gaiter |John Brecher

This is a story about how Nancy Sinatra helped inspire an Austrian winemaker to create our favorite rosé this year. We have spent the last couple of months tasting many rosés, including samples sent to us. Almost all of them were OK. Some tended toward light watermelon juice with little character and others had a Kool-Aid sweetness. Oh, yeah! A few stood out. Year after year, we like the Dianthus rosé from Tablas Creek in Paso Robles ($40) and the 2024 vintage was no exception.
DEI: Where Some Big Players in Wine Stand Now

3 weeks ago | grapecollective.com | Dorothy J. Gaiter |John Brecher

“For, if they take you in the morning, they will be coming for us that night,” is a quote that is dear to Dottie. Its author, the late James Baldwin, and the recipient of the letter in which it appeared, Angela Davis, are both Black, lending it a multitude of meanings. Both embraced it as a statement of the interconnectedness of all human beings. We’re now in a time when people and their governments worldwide are moving into silos.
From Napa to Australia, Dry Riesling Is a Delicious Bargain

1 month ago | grapecollective.com | Dorothy J. Gaiter |John Brecher

Even those of us who love Riesling tend to associate it with Germany. But there is a hearty band of winemakers in many parts of the world who believe in this grape despite market resistance. They make outstanding examples – even truly dry Riesling, which is so special but can be hard to find. We were reminded of this recently when we tasted about a month apart two dry Rieslings made by wineries in very different parts of the world.
‘The Wines of California’: From Missionaries to The Vice

1 month ago | grapecollective.com | Dorothy J. Gaiter |John Brecher

We began to enjoy the taste of wine soon after we met in 1973, but we began to love wine when we discovered its stories. Hugh Johnson’s “The World Atlas of Wine” gave it geographical context. Even more important to us was Leon D. Adams’s “The Wines of America,” which felt like a guided tour of people and history, like this section on Michigan: “Two more wineries in Paw Paw offer tours and tasting.
San Felice’s Vitiarium: A Taste of Heritage, Terroir, and Exploration

2 months ago | grapecollective.com | Lisa Denning

The revival of nearly extinct native grape varieties is one of the most exciting developments in Italian wine today, fueled by history, biodiversity efforts, and growing consumer preferences. Many of these grapes fell out of favor due to shifting agricultural practices and the global rise of high-yield international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. But more and more, wine consumers are seeking bottles that tell the story of where they come from.
In a world where there are too many industrial wines and too many wines engineered by marketing, there is still a place for the Eric Taillets of the world who are passionate, highly opinionated and supremely talented.

2 months ago | grapecollective.com | Dorothy J. Gaiter |John Brecher

We’ve all had those moments during our wine journeys. Whether we’re new to wine or old hands, some bottles touch us most deeply. They have something beyond great tastes, textures and noses. Something close to soul. We recently had that experience in a way we were not expecting. We met Éric Taillet for lunch. He makes about 4,500 cases of Champagne in the Marne Valley of France from the “other” grape of Champagne, Pinot Meunier, which is usually a supporting player to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Sparta vs. Athens - Wine, War, Legacy

2 months ago | grapecollective.com | Christopher Barnes

"Sparta and Athens, our two mother-states, are as opposite as the colors of war and peace: one a regime for war, the other for peaceable arts." —Plato, The Laws The ancient rivalry between Sparta and Athens represents one of history's most fascinating dichotomies—not only in their political systems and cultural values but also in their relationship with wine. Spartan values often included discipline, military strength, and civic duty, as well as abstinence from wine.
We sat down with Vasso Ligdopoulos and Edanos winemaker Panayiotis Papagiannopoulos to explore their family's wine journey.

2 months ago | grapecollective.com | Christopher Barnes

Nestled in the picturesque village of Kalamias in the Peloponnese, where the mountains of Aegialia slope gently toward the Gulf of Corinth, Edanos Winery stands as a testament to the rich viticultural traditions of this historic Greek region. At the helm of this family-owned estate are George and Vasso Ligdopoulos, whose passion for winemaking continues a Greek tradition that has existed for centuries.
OTBN 2025 Was Sweet, With a Salute to Dad and Plenty of Yquem

Mar 7, 2025 | grapecollective.com | Dorothy J. Gaiter |John Brecher

We celebrated Open That Bottle Night with a bottle of Dad’s favorite Brunello. It was just as fab as the last time I drank it with him, --Phil Masturzo, Akron When we invented Open That Bottle Night in 1999, to persuade people to finally uncork the wine they’ve been saving forever for a special occasion, we had no idea we’d create a worldwide community. Every year, OTBN, on the last Saturday of February, is wonderful. But this year touched people more deeply.
Interview with Diego Tamburini of Cellers Scala Dei in Priorat Spain

Feb 26, 2025 | grapecollective.com | Christopher Barnes

In the slate covered hills of Catalonia's Priorat region, where ancient slate soils meet Mediterranean sunshine, stands Cellers de Scala Dei—a winery whose name translates poetically to "Stairway to God." Founded in 1163 by Carthusian monks who recognized the divine potential of this harsh terrain, Scala Dei holds the distinction of being the oldest winery in Priorat, establishing viticultural traditions that would eventually transform this once-remote corner of northeastern Spain into one of...