Phillippe Fontaine, Cuvée des Lys, 2015, $62
The Fontaine family has been cultivating their land in the Côtes des Bar, in the southern Aube region, for centuries. Continue reading
Author Archives: West Seattle Wine Cellars
Specialty Club – March 2021
2013 Schiavenza, Cerretta Barolo, $60
Winery Info: This northern Italian estate and its surrounding property were once part of the Opera Pia Barolo, a non-profit foundation, part educational institution and part hospital, founded to help the local poor. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – March 2021
2017 Evening Land Vineyards, Seven Springs Vineyard Chardonnay, $39.75
Winery Info: Evening Land was founded in 2005 by a group of investors, with the much-celebrated Burgundian Dominique Lafon as consulting winemaker. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – March 2021
2013 W.T. Vintners, Les Collines “Damavian” Syrah, $49.75
Winery info: Woodinville-based WT Vintners was founded in 2007 by Jeff Lindsay-Thorsen, his wife Cortney, and two business partners. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – March 2021
2019 Villa Sparina, Gavi di Gavi — Gavi is a small wine zone in Italy’s northern Piedmont region, known for its refreshing, aromatic white wines based on the indigenous grape, Cortese. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – February 2021
Paul Bara, Brut Réserve, Grand Cru, $78
In general, we try not to feature wines from the same producer in quick succession. Continue reading
Specialty Club – February 2021
2018 Château Pierre-Bise, “Clos le Grand Beaupréau” Savennières, $39
Winery Info: Château Pierre-Bise is based in Anjou, in the heart of France’s Loire Valley, with vineyard holdings in other regions, including Savennières, source of this wine. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – February 2021
2014 Boedecker Cellars, Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir, $53
Winery Info: Boedecker Cellars is a collaboration of the husband and wife team of Stewart Boedecker and Athena Pappas who began crafting wine together in 2003. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – February 2021
2016 Kontos Cellars, Alatus Blend, $45
Winery info: The Kontos family has six generations of history in the Walla Walla Valley, dating back to 1858. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – February 2021
2019 Palamà, “Metiusco” Rosso Salento — The Palamà family, originally of Greek origin, settled in southern Italy about two thousand years ago and have been making wine there ever since. Continue reading
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