2016 Bodega Garzón, Marselan Reserva — South America is well known for its Argentinean Malbecs and Carménères from Chile. Continue reading
Author Archives: West Seattle Wine Cellars
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
Collector’s Club – April 2019
2015 Cardedu, Canonau “Caladu” — The island of Sardinia lies about 125 miles off the west coast of Italy. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – March 2019
Bérêche et Fils, Reflet d’Antan, Brut, $115
This Champagne is a “reflection of the past” (reflet d’antan) in several ways. Continue reading
Specialty Club – March 2019
2015 Domaine Sylvain Pataille, Bourgogne Rouge, “Le Chapître,” $63
Winery info: Based in Marsannay, the northernmost appellation of Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits district of the Côte d’Or. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – March 2019
2015 Lumos Wine Company, Temperance Hill Pinot Noir, $45
Winery Info: Lumos was founded in 2000 by long-time, highly respected grape grower Dai Crisp. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – March 2019
2015 Cadence, Bel Canto, $60
Winery info: This is the fifteenth vintage of the Bel Canto we’ve featured in this club, so Cadence Winery hardly needs any introduction. Continue reading
