Roland Champion, Blanc de Blancs, Special Club Grand Cru 2008
Like so many small Champagne producers, the Champion family were long-time growers, dating back to the 18th century, before they began producing their own wines. Continue reading
Author Archives: West Seattle Wine Cellars
Collector’s Club – November 2015
2011 Baer Winery, Ursa — This Woodinville winery was founded in 2000 by Lance Baer. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – October 2015
Le Brun Servenay, Cuvée Tresor Exhilarante, Vielles Vignes, 2006
The Le Brun family has been growing and producing Champagne in the small Côte des Blancs commune of Avize for generations. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – October 2015
2014 Domaine Maestracci, Clos Reginu, Corse Calvi — Over the past year or so we’ve been seeing a growing interest in wines from Corsica, that Mediterranean island north of Sardinia and just off the Tuscan coast that is politically part of France but more Italian both culturally and viticulturally. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – October 2015
2013 Elk Cove Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Mt. Richmond Vineyard, $49.75
Winery info: Founded in 1974 by Pat and Joe Campbell and family-owned ever since. Continue reading
Specialty Club – October 2015
In honor of importer Paul Wasserman’s visit to our shop for a tasting on Saturday, October 17, we’ve selected one of his most intriguing Burgundies for the club. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – October 2015
2009 Côte Bonneville, Carriage House, DuBrul Vineyard, $49.75
Winery info: Dr. Hugh Shiels and his wife Kathy bought DuBrul Vineyard in the Yakima Valley in 1992 and continue to do most of the cellar work themselves. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – September 2015
This month we feature two outstanding wines from the warm 2013 vintage in Washington, both of which were featured or will be featured at one of our monthly Saturday Washington tastings. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – September 2015
2011 Teutonic Wine Company, Pinot Noir Adams Vineyard $48
Winery info: Teutonic Wine Company owners Barnaby and Olga Tuttle are passionate about cool-climate, Old World style wines and focus on producing lean, refreshing wines, that are low in alcohol and food friendly. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – September 2015
2011 Château de Montfaucon, Baron Louis, Lirac — This estate dates back to the 11th century, when a castle was built on a strategic site on the banks of the Rhône River. Continue reading