Hugues Godmé, Millesime Brut Grand Cru 2006, $69
The Godmé family has been growing grapes in the village of Verzenay, in the Montagne de Reims, since the 19th century. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Specialty Club – June 2017
2012 Xavier Vins, Châteauneuf-du-Papa, Cuvée Anonym, $60
Winery info: Xavier Vignon is an oenologist and a negociant in the Rhône Valley and has consulted for a number of Châteauneuf-du-Pape domains, including Usseglio, La Nerthe, and Roger Perrin. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – June 2017
2015 Patricia Green Cellars, Freedom Hill Vineyard, Dijon Clone 115 Pinot Noir $45
Winery info: Patty Green helped start Torii Mor Winery in 1993 and was later joined by Jim Anderson with whom she continues to work today. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – June 2017
2014 Force Majeure, Parabellum Bordeaux-Varietal Blend, $55
Winery info: Todd Alexander, formerly winemaker at Napa’s highly-acclaimed Bryant Family Vineyard, now crafts wines for Force Majeure, an ultra-premium winery in Woodinville specializing in estate-grown, single-vineyard Bordeaux- and Rhône-inspired wines. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – June 2017
2013 ANIMALE, Cabernet Franc — Matt Gubitosa has been making wine since 1991 in his home-based winery in Ballard, where he continues to produce about 200 cases a year—a true micro-producer. Continue reading