2009 López de Heredia, Viña Cubillo Crianza — López de Heredia is one of the oldest and most traditional houses in northern Spain’s Rioja region. Continue reading
Author Archives: West Seattle Wine Cellars
Grower Champagne Club – May 2019
Hugues Godmé, Millésime Brut Grand Cru, Verzenay, 2008, $78
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 – May 2019
2017 Hamilton Russell, Pinot Noir, $57
Winery info: Hamilton Russell was founded in 1975 in South Africa’s cool, maritime Walker Bay region, southeast of Cape Town. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – May 2019
2015 Quintet Cellars, Lichtenwalter Pinot Noir, $48
Winery Info: Quintet Cellars is one of the founding members of the Ribbon Ridge Winegrowers Association. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – May 2019
2015 Gramercy Cellars, Deuce Syrah, $60
Winery info: Founded in 2005 by master sommelier-turned winemaker, Greg Harrington, who oversaw wine programs at some of the top restaurants in the country before moving to Walla Walla to make Bordeaux- and Rhône-inspired wines in Washington. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – May 2019
2016 Bodega Garzón, Marselan Reserva — South America is well known for its Argentinean Malbecs and Carménères from Chile. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – April 2019
Delamotte, Brut Blanc de Blancs, Le Mesnil sur Oger, $82
Delamotte is one of the oldest houses in Champagne, dating back to 1760. Continue reading
Specialty Club – April 2019
2015 Château Fonplégade, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, $65
Winery info: Grapevines have been cultivated on this exceptional site in the Saint-Émilion district of Bordeaux since the late 1500s. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – April 2019
2016 Lingua Franca, Avni Pinot Noir, $37
Winery Info: Larry Stone was the ninth Master Sommelier in the U.S., and the first American to win the prestigious Best International Sommelier in French Wines competition in Paris. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – April 2019
2016 Guardian Cellars, Gun Metal, $42
Winery info: Jerry Riener volunteered for several years at Matthews Estate, then worked alongside Mark McNeilly at Mark Ryan Winery where he began crafting his own wines as well. Continue reading
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