2008 Scott Paul, “Audrey” Pinot Noir
Scott Paul actually began as a California winery in 1999. Continue reading
Author Archives: West Seattle Wine Cellars
Specialty Club – February 2011
2007 Domaine de la Charbonnière, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvée Veilles Vignes
As readers of our friend Peter Lewis’ murder mystery Dead in the Dregs can attest, wine writers have obtained an inordinate amount of power in promoting or destroying particular regions, varietals or vintages. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – February 2011
2004 López Heredia, Vina Cubillo — If you want to experience the pure essence of classic Rioja, you can’t do much better than Bodegas López Heredia. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – January 2011
2007 L’Ecole No. 41, Perigee
Perigee, from Seven Hills Vineyard, is one of L’Ecole’s two top wines, the other being their Apogee from Pepper Bridge Vineyard. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – January 2011
2004 A. Margaine, Special Club
Margaine is a tiny estate of only about six hectares, located in the town of Villers-Marmery, at the far-eastern end of the Montagne de Reims. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – January 2011
2009 Sineann, Resonance Vineyard Pinot Noir
We’ve always had a soft spot in our hearts for Sineann wines. Continue reading
Specialty Club – January 2011
2007 Bocelli, In canto
Yes, this wine is from the family of that Bocelli—the famed blind opera singer. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – January 2011
2009 Eugenio Bocchino, “Tom” — “Tom” hails from Small Vineyards producer, Eugenio Bocchino, who makes his wines in the Langhe hills of Piedmont, assisted only by his wife, Cinzia, and their three dachshunds. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – December 2010
2007 Quilceda Creek, Columbia Valley Red Wine
Ah, Quilceda Creek. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – December 2010
2002 Marc Chauvet, Special Club
An inscription in a 12th century church in Rilly-la-Montagne indicates that a local winegrower by the name of Nicolas Chauvet has been buried there since 1529. Continue reading