2010 Maison Anselmet, Henri Syrah, Valle d’Aosta
It would be natural to assume that this wine is from France, since “Henri” is a French name and Syrah a French grape, and that wouldn’t be exactly wrong. Continue reading
Author Archives: West Seattle Wine Cellars
Grower Champagne Club – July 2014
Françoise Bedel et Fils, NV Brut, Cuvée Dis, “Vin Secret”
The estate of Françoise Bedel has been producing Champagne for three generations in the village of Crouttes-sur-Marne, on the westernmost edge of the Marne Valley. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – July 2014
2013 Cantina Altarocca, Arcosesto Orvieto Classico — You may recognize this wine, as this is the third vintage we’ve featured in the club. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – June 2014
2012 Argyle, Nuthouse Pinot Noir
Here’s a winery that has made multiple appearances in this club. Continue reading
Specialty Club – June 2014
2011 Selendi, Artist Series Red Blend
In our continuing quest to find the best wines from all over the world (see past selections from Greece, Georgia, and Slovenia), we now bring you a red wine from Turkey. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – June 2014
2011 Quilceda Creek, Columbia Valley Red Wine
Breaking with tradition this year, Quilceda Creek has chosen to release the Red Wine at the same time as their iconic Cabernet, instead of letting it stay in barrel for another six months to be released at the holidays. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – June 2014
NV Marc Hébrart, Brut Sélection
We’re excited to finally put a Hébrart Champagne in the club. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – June 2014
2011 Ogier, Syrah d’Ogier — For years, northern Rhône Côte-Rôtie producer, Ogier, sold all of their fruit and wines to the large negociant, Guigal. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – May 2014
2010 Cadence, Bel Canto
As we mentioned when we put the 2010 Tapteil into the March club, we think the lineup from the cooler 2010 vintage is the most impressive ever for Cadence, with all four single vineyard blends (Ciel du Cheval, Tapteil, Camerata, and Bel Canto) simply outstanding. Continue reading
Specialty Club – May 2014
2011 Saint Cosme, Cote-Rotie
It’s been ten years since we’ve put a Cote-Rotie in this club. Continue reading