2009 Betz Family Winery, Clos de Betz, Columbia Valley Red Wine
Of the many spring releases we look forward to each year, the arrival of the Betz wines is always especially exciting. Continue reading
Author Archives: West Seattle Wine Cellars
Grower Champagne Club – May 2012
NV Pehu-Simonet, Transparence, Extra-Brut, Grand Cru
Last fall we were thrilled when Champagne producer David Pehu, of Pehu-Simonet, visited us in the shop. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – May 2012
2009 Viña Ventisquero, “Grey,” Carménère — We tasted this wine back in early February and were so wowed, we wanted to put it in the very next club. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – April 2012
2009 Brick House Vineyards, Cuvée du Tonnelier
We have included several wines from Brick House in the Oregon Club. Continue reading
Specialty Club – April 2012
2008 Bodega Catena Zapata, Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon
Veterans of this club are very familiar with the wines of Catena Zapata, as we have put the last three vintages of their superb Catena Alta Malbec in the club. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – April 2012
Abeja
We’ve been featuring wines from Abeja in the club every year for the past seven years (ever since their third vintage). Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – April 2012
Roger Coulon, Grande Tradition, Premier Cru
Eric and Isabelle Coulon represent the eighth generation of Coulons to produce Champagne under the family label. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – April 2012
2009 Luccchetti, Lacrima di Morro d’Alba, Guardengo — Lacrima is an indigenous grape from Italy’s Marche region. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – March 2012
2009 Soter Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Mineral Springs Ranch
Before Tony Soter returned to his native Oregon to create his eponymous winery, he had racked up over 25 years consulting for numerous top California wineries including Shafer, Spottswoode, Viader, and Niebaum-Coppola. Continue reading
Specialty Club – March 2012
2009 Domaine Charvin, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Once again, as in 2005 and 2007, the wine writers are beating the drums to extol the virtues of a vintage in the southern Rhone, particularly Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Continue reading
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