2010 José Dhondt, Brut Blanc des Blancs, “Mes Vieilles Vignes” Grand Cru, $81
The Dhondt family has six hectares of vineyards spread across several parcels in the Côte des Blancs, planted to Chardonnay, and in the southern Côte de Sézanne, where they grow the Pinot Noir that goes into their Rosé. Continue reading
Author Archives: West Seattle Wine Cellars
Specialty Club – February 2019
2009 Castello Romitorio, Brunello di Montalcino, $60
Winery info: Based at and named for the Romatorio Castle, a 12-century fortress in Montalcino, Tuscany. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – February 2019
2015 Goodfellow Family Cellars, Durant Vineyard Pinot Noir, $45
Winery Info: Marcus Goodfellow began making wines under his Matello label in 2002. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – February 2019
2014 Buty Winery, Rockgarden Estate Mourvèdre, $48
Winery info: Buty made its debut with the 2000 vintage and quickly earned a reputation as one of the most respected wineries in the state thanks to their talent, experience, and the assistance of legendary consulting winemaker, Zelma Long. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – February 2019
2013 Tranche Cellars, Sangiovese — As most of you know by now, Tranche is the sister label of Corliss, producer of some of the top wines in Washington state. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – January 2019
2016 Holocene, Memorialis Pinot Noir, $49.75
Winery Info: Force Majeure is an ultra-premium winery in Woodinville specializing in estate-grown, single-vineyard Bordeaux- and Rhône-inspired wines. Continue reading
Specialty Club – January 2019
2011 Bodegas Lan, Rioja Reserve, Culmen, $70
Winery info: Founded in 1972 in Spain’s northern Rioja region. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – January 2019
2015 L’Ecole No. 41, Perigee, $55
Winery info: The third oldest winery in the Walla Walla Valley, L’Ecole No. 41 was founded in 1983 by Jean and Baker Ferguson. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – January 2019
Vilmart & Cie, Grand Cellier, Brut 1er Cru, $85
Vilmart & Cie is based in the village of Rilly-la-Montagne, in the Montagne de Reims region. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – January 2019
2016 Poderi Elia, “Padrun” Langhe Nebbiolo — Poderi Elia has been making wines in northern Italy’s Piedmont region since 1890, but they didn’t begin exporting them until Small Vineyards convinced them that Americans could truly appreciate them. Continue reading
