2012 Dumas Station, Minnick Hills Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon $60
Winery info: Owned and operated by Jay DeWitt and Doug Harvey, who also own and manage Minnick Hills Vineyard, located to the north of Walla Walla. Continue reading
Author Archives: West Seattle Wine Cellars
Oregon Wine Club – July 2017
2012 Cowhorn, Syrah 20, $48
Winery info: After Bill and Barbara Steele purchased their southern Oregon property in 2002, they discovered that parts of the site had very similar characteristics to that of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and proceeded to plant southern Rhône grape varietals, with great success. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – July 2017
2012 Balboa Winery, BalBOA Constrictor — Tom Glase is winemaker at Beresan Winery. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – July 2017
Larmandier-Bernier, “Longitude,” NV Blanc de Blancs, Premier Cru Extra Brut, $56
The Larmandier and Bernier families both have long histories in the Champagne region, dating back to the time of the French Revolution. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – June 2017
Hugues Godmé, Millesime Brut Grand Cru 2006, $69
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 – June 2017
2012 Xavier Vins, Châteauneuf-du-Papa, Cuvée Anonym, $60
Winery info: Xavier Vignon is an oenologist and a negociant in the Rhône Valley and has consulted for a number of Châteauneuf-du-Pape domains, including Usseglio, La Nerthe, and Roger Perrin. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – June 2017
2015 Patricia Green Cellars, Freedom Hill Vineyard, Dijon Clone 115 Pinot Noir $45
Winery info: Patty Green helped start Torii Mor Winery in 1993 and was later joined by Jim Anderson with whom she continues to work today. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – June 2017
2014 Force Majeure, Parabellum Bordeaux-Varietal Blend, $55
Winery info: Todd Alexander, formerly winemaker at Napa’s highly-acclaimed Bryant Family Vineyard, now crafts wines for Force Majeure, an ultra-premium winery in Woodinville specializing in estate-grown, single-vineyard Bordeaux- and Rhône-inspired wines. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – June 2017
2013 ANIMALE, Cabernet Franc — Matt Gubitosa has been making wine since 1991 in his home-based winery in Ballard, where he continues to produce about 200 cases a year—a true micro-producer. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – May 2017
2012 Tranche Cellars, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, $49.75
Winery info: Tranche is the “sister label” of Corliss Estates, which was founded in 2001 and quickly become one of the top wineries in the state, thanks to ample resources, excellent vineyard sites, and meticulous attention to detail at every stage. Continue reading
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