NV Legras & Haas, Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru
François Legras began working in his father’s vineyards when he was only 13 years old. Continue reading
Author Archives: West Seattle Wine Cellars
Washington Wine Club – July 2012
2007 Hightower, Red Mountain Red Wine
We’ve had a long relationship with Tim and Kelly Hightower, and Bear regularly put this wine in the early versions of the Washington Wine Club. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – July 2012
2008 Obelisco, Malbec — Some of the most sought-after wines in the state are sourced from vineyards on the slopes of the rocky, volcanic Red Mountain, near Benton City. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – June 2012
2009 Cameron, Abbey Ridge, Pinot Noir
To hard core Burgundy fans, the initials DRC means just one thing: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, the most revered producer in Burgundy, if not the world. Continue reading
Specialty Club – June 2012
2010 Owen Roe, Red Willow Vineyard Chapel Block Syrah
While we don’t put Washington wines in this club too often, there is no doubt that some of them are among the best in the world. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – June 2012
2008 Vouette et Sorbée, Cuvée Fidèle, Extra Brut
The Côte des Bar (or the Aube) is technically a region of Champagne, but it is much closer, in both proximity and terroir, to Chablis. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – June 2012
2009 Adams Bench, Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, “the V”
In our continuing quest to find worthy new Washington wineries for this club, we are very proud to present this Cabernet from Adams Bench winery in Woodinville. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – June 2012
2010 Brian Carter Cellars, Oriana — Our club selections are, more often than not, new discoveries, from interesting places or grapes that we want to introduce to our club members. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – May 2012
2010 Antica Terra, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
You may recall how smitten we were with the delightful Antica Terra winemaker, Maggie Harrison, when we met her last year and featured the 2009 vintage of this wine in the club. Continue reading
Specialty Club – May 2012
2008 Kellerei Terlan, Nova Domus Riserva
Little known in the United States, Kellerei Terlan (or Cantina Terlano in Italian), located in the Alto Adige’s Dolomite Mountains, is one of the most respected and acclaimed cooperatives in Italy. Continue reading