Louis Nicaise, Premier Cru, Brut Réserve, $48
Louis Nicaise is based in the tiny village of Hautvillers, just north of Epernay in the Marne Valley. Continue reading
Author Archives: West Seattle Wine Cellars
Specialty Club – September 2021
2015 La Rasina, Brunello di Montalcino, $55
Winery Info: This Tuscan estate is located on the slopes of the hilltop town of Montalcino, home of one of Italy’s most prestigious wines, Brunello di Montalcino. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – September 2021
2018 Domaine Serene, “Evenstad Reserve” Chardonnay, Dundee Hills, $67
Winery Info: Founded in 1989 by Ken and Grace Evenstad in the Dundee Hills in the northern Willamette Valley. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – September 2021
2018 Mark Ryan Winery, Water Witch, $60
Winery Info: Founded in 1999 by Mark Ryan McNeilly. As production increased, he relocated to his current location in Woodinville. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – September 2021
2019 Martorana, Organic Syrah — The Martorana family has been making wine in Sicily for three generations. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – August 2021
Hugues Godmé, Millésime 2009, Grand Cru, $75
The Godmé family has been growing grapes in the village of Verzenay, in the Montagne de Reims, since the 19th century. Continue reading
Specialty Club – August 2021
2013 San Felice, Poggio Rosso, Chianti Classico, Gran Selezione, $60
Winery Info: San Felice is based in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga in the southern part of Tuscany’s Chianti Classico region. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – August 2021
2014 Brittan Vineyards, “Gestalt Block” Pinot Noir, $62
Winery Info: Brittan Vineyards was founded by Robert Brittan, who had previously worked for 16 years as winemaker and estate manager at Stag’s Leap Winery in Napa. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – August 2021
2014 Lauren Ashton Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, $57
Winery Info: Former dentist Kit Singh studied at UC Davis and then interned at DeLille before founding his own winery, Lauren Ashton (named his for his children, Lauren and Ashton) in Woodinville in 2009. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – August 2021
2020 Lydian, Alto — Lydian is the second label of Avennia, the highly acclaimed Woodinville winery founded by winemaker Chris Peterson, with a commitment to producing “timeless, world class wines that are solely and undeniably Washington.” Continue reading