2009 Camille Savès, Grand Cru Brut Millésime, $76
There are records of exceptional wines being made in the Montagne de Reims village of Bouzy as far back as the sixth century. Continue reading
Author Archives: West Seattle Wine Cellars
Speciality Club – July 2020
2015 Oddero, Barolo, $54
Winery info: Oddero is a historic Barolo house dating back over 200 years. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – July 2020
2014 Cowhorn, Sentience, Syrah, $55
Winery Info: Bill and Barbara Steele purchased their property in southern Oregon’s Applegate Valley in 2002 with a dream of owning a piece of land where they could “create a new model of small-scale farming…economically viable, good for the community, and good for the earth.” Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – July 2020
2017 Betz Family Winery, The Untold Story, $35
Winery info: Bob Betz has long been one of Washington’s most respected winemakers and is one of the few people in the world to have earned the Master of Wine degree. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – July 2020
2018 Simpatico, The Fanatic — Cassie Wistrom interned at the shop in 2012 while she was a student in the Wine Academy at South Seattle College. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – June 2020
2014 Pierre Gimonnet, Cuvée Gastronome, $70
Pierre Gimonnet is a relatively large (by grower standards) domain, located in the village of Cuis, with about 28 hectares (60 acres) of Grand and Premier Cru vines, mostly in the Côte des Blancs. Continue reading
Specialty Club – June 2020
2015 Hanzell Vineyards, Chardonnay, $60
Winery info: Hanzell was founded in 1953 by Ambassador James Zellerbach (who helped craft the Marshall Plan after World War II). Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – June 2020
2017 Ken Wright, Bryce Vineyard Pinot Noir, $60
Winery Info: Ken Wright founded his eponymous winery in 1994 in Carlton, Oregon and since then has become one of the state’s most respected winemakers. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – June 2020
2013 Tero Estates, Nebbiolo, $55
Winery info: Tero Estates is a collaboration of two longtime friends, Mike TEmbreull and Doug ROskelley. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – June 2020
2017 Holloran Vineyard Wines, Stafford Hill Tempranillo — Oregon is best known for its Pinot Noirs and the Willamette Valley is a perfect place to grow that grape. Continue reading
