R.H. Coutier, Brut Millesime, Grand Cru, 2008, $56
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
Washington Wine Club – September 2017
2010 Boudreaux Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, $60
Winery info: Founded in Leavenworth (actually, off the grid in the Icicle Canyon) by Rob Newsom who credits Leonetti Cellars’ owners Gary and Chris Figgins, as well as John Abbott, formerly with Abeja Winery, for “gently guiding him to his rustic alpine wine making adventure.” Continue reading
Collector’s Club – September 2017
2009 Domaine Sorin, Côtes de Provence Prestige — Côtes de Provence is a large, non-contiguous appellation in France’s southeastern Provence region. Continue reading
Specialty Club – September 2017
2012 San Felice, Campogiovanni, Brunello di Montalcino, $55
Winery info: San Felice is based in Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the southern part of the Chianti Classico zone. Continue reading
Specialty Club – August 2017
2013 Jean-Noël Gagnard, Chassagne-Montrachet, Champ Derrière, $62
Winery info: Chassagne-Montrachet is a village in the Côte de Beaune district of Burgundy’s Côte d’Or. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – August 2017
Vilmart & Cie, Grand Cellier, Brut Premier Cru, NV, $80
Vilmart & Cie is based in the village of Rilly-la-Montagne, in Champagne’s northernmost Montagne de Reims region. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – August 2017
2015 Megan Anne Cellars, Chardonnay $49.75
Winery info: Washington winemaker Mark McNeilly (of Mark Ryan Winery) and his wife Megan have long been enamored with the Willamette Valley and its wines. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – August 2017
2014 Sheridan Vineyard, l’Orage Cabernet Sauvignon, $58
Winery info: After a career in finance, Scott Greer purchased 76 acres in 1996 on a hilltop in the Yakima Valley. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – August 2017
2014 Tranche Cellars, Pape Blanc — Tranche Cellars is the sister label of Corliss Estates, producer of some of the top wines in Washington. Continue reading
Specialty Club – July 2017
2013 Clos Mogador, Manyetes, $71.50
Winery info: Clos Mogador was founded by René Barbier in 1982 in Gratallops, in the heart of the Priorat region of northeast Spain. Continue reading