2011 Evening Land Vineyards, Chardonnay
Evening Land was founded by former movie producer, Mark Tarlov, who turned his successful Hollywood career into a small trio of wineries, first in Sonoma, then Oregon, and most recently, in Burgundy. Continue reading
Author Archives: West Seattle Wine Cellars
Collector’s Club – January 2014
2008 Edi Simcic, Duet — The Simcic family has been producing wine for several generations in Goriska Brda, Slovenia, a location that is now just 500 yards from Italy’s Friulian border. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – January 2014
A. Margaine, Brut Rosé
In our September club write-up I talked about the first visit on my whirlwind one-day tour of four grower-producers in Champagne last summer (beginning at Gaston Chiquet, in Dizy). Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – December 2013
Domaine Egly-Ouriet, Brut Tradition Grand Cru
Francis Egly is a serious force in Champagne. Like his father and grandfather before him, he is meticulous and conscientious beyond equal in his vineyards and he is widely considered to be one of the most talented vignerons in the region. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – December 2013
2011 Domaine Roche, Cairanne — Cairanne is one of the best of the Côtes du Rhône villages and one that is generally believed qualified for promotion to its own appellation status (putting it on a par with Gigondas or Vacqueyras). Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – December 2013
2011 J.K. Carriere, Gemini Vineyard, Pinot Noir
This month we present two Pinots from two familiar faces—new wines from wineries we have featured in the club in the past. Continue reading
Specialty Club – December 2013
2008 Curto Marco, LaFoia Barolo
Our good friends at Small Vineyards are indefatigable in their continuing search for wonderful wines from tiny estates in Italy, France, and Spain. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – December 2013
2008 Corliss Estates, Columbia Valley Red Wine
This is the fifth consecutive vintage of this wine we’ve put in the club, and by now most club members are familiar with the Corliss story. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – November 2013
Chartogne-Taillet, Blanc de Blancs “Heurtebise”
According to grower Champagne importer and ambassador extraordinaire, Terry Theise, Alexandre Chartogne is the most exciting young producer in Champagne. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – November 2013
2012 Château de Montfaucon, Viognier — This estate dates back to the 11th century, when a castle was built on the site along the banks of the Rhône River. Continue reading
West Seattle Wine Cellars 