2005 is being lauded, by those who laud these things, as the greatest vintage for Burgundy in a generation, if not since the dawn of time. Continue reading
Author Archives: West Seattle Wine Cellars
Collector’s Club – May 2007
2005 Abeja, Chardonnay — Last month it was the Cabernet, this month we present: The Chard. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – May 2007
2004 Bergevin Lane Vineyards, Intuition Reserve, Columbia Valley
We’ve always loved the wines from Bergevin Lane, as well as our good friends Annette Bergevin and Amber Lane. Continue reading
Specialty Club – April 2007
2005 Didier Dagueneau, Blanc Fumé de Pouilly
Mention the name Didier Dagueneau to Bear and watch him wax rhapsodic — big time. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – April 2007
2004 Abeja, Cabernet Sauvignon — If it’s April, it must be time to feature the Abeja Cab in the club. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – April 2007
2004 Betz Family Winery, Bordeaux Releases
This is getting to be a pattern. Continue reading
Specialty Club – March 2007
2004 Pedestal Merlot
Pedestal is another powerhouse wine from the Long Shadows Vintners project, the collaborative effort between Chateau Ste-Michelle’s former CEO Allen Shoup, on-site winemaker Gilles Nicault, and world-renowned winemakers. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – March 2007
NV Va Piano, Bruno’s Blend II — One of the highlights of Bear’s Thanksgiving visit to Walla Walla last year was meeting Father Bruno Segatta, a painter and former assistant dean at Gonzaga for 23 years. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – March 2007
2004 Owen Roe, DuBrul Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
West Seattle Cellars customers are very familiar with the wonderful wines from Owen Roe, a collaboration of winemakers David O’Reilly and Peter Rosback. Continue reading
Specialty Club – February 2007
2001 Il Colle, Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello fans at West Seattle Cellars may remember from a couple of years ago an amazing vertical of 9ninevintages of Brunello (1978 through 1990) from an obscure estate, Il Colle. Continue reading