R.H. Coutier, Brut Millisime, Grand Cru, 2011, $65
The Coutier family has been based in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay in the Montagne de Reims since 1619. Continue reading
Author Archives: West Seattle Wine Cellars
Oregon Wine Club – June 2021
2017 Hyland Estates, Pinot Noir, Coury Clone, $55
Winery Info: Hyland is one of the oldest vineyards in Oregon. First planted in 1971, it is located in the McMinnville AVA, on a south-facing bench in the foothills of the Coast Range overlooking the Van Duzer Corridor. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – June 2021
2017 Abeja, Merlot, $49.75
Winery Info: Founded in 2002 by Ken and Ginger Harrison along with John Abbott and Molly Galt, with a goal of producing estate-grown Cabernet of the highest standards. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – June 2021
2019 Lyrarakis, Vidiano — Crete is Greece’s largest island, situated at the southern edge of the Aegean Sea. It is a mountainous region with a mostly Mediterranean climate and Lyrarakis, a family winery, has been producing wine here since 1966. Continue reading
Specialty Club – June 2021
2019 Domaine Tempier, Bandol Blanc, $60
Winery Info: This southern French domaine was established in the 1830s, just outside the Mediterranean port village of Bandol, in Provence. Continue reading
Specialty Club – May 2021
2016 Mastroberardino, Taurasi “Radici,” $57
Winery Info: The Mastroberardino family has been growing and producing wine in southern Italy’s Campania region since the mid-18th century. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – May 2021
Gonet-Médeville, Brut Tradition, 1er Cru, $55
Gonet-Médeville is a relatively young estate that represents the union of two winemaking families. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – May 2021
2017 Brick House, “Les Dijonnais” Pinot Noir, $57
Winery Info: Doug Tunnell owner, winemaker, and vineyard manager of Newberg-based Brick House Vineyards, planted his first vines in 1990. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – May 2021
2018 Sleight of Hand, “Levitation,” Syrah, $45
Winery info: Founded in 2007 by Trey Busch, former winemaker at Basel Cellars, along with Jerry and Sandy Solomon with a goal, they say, of producing world-class wines “while having the most fun that is legally possible.” Continue reading
Collector’s Club – May 2021
2016 Wautoma Springs, El Prat — After we brought in the inaugural vintage of this wine (2010), in response to a customer request, it became one our most requested wines of all time. Continue reading
West Seattle Wine Cellars & Tasting Room 