John Charles Ricciuti, Brut Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru $56
John Charles Ricciuti’s grandfather, an American immigrant from Italy, was in the trenches of the Marne, near Avenay-Val-d’Or, in 1917. Continue reading
Author Archives: West Seattle Wine Cellars
Specialty Club – November 2022
2018 Fattoria di Fèlsina, Fontalloro, Toscano $72
Winery Info: Fèlsina is based in Tuscany’s Chianti Classico region where they are credited with producing one of the top ranges of ageworthy and complex Chiantis in the country. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – November 2022
2021 Evening Land Vineyards, Seven Springs Estate Pinot Noir, $46
Winery Info: Originally founded in 2005, Evening Land has gone through a number of changes over the years. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – November 2022
2019 Fall Line Winery, Cirque Red Blend, $28
Winery info: Established by Tim Sorenson and his wife Nancy Rivenburgh in 2004 in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – November 2022
2021 Marchetti, Tenuta del Cavaliere Verdicchio — Verdicchio is one of the classic white grapes of central Italy. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – October 2022
NV Marie Copinet, Brut Blanc de Blancs, Selection, $49.75
This house was founded by Jacques and Brigette Copinet in 1975, in the tiny village of Montgenost in the Côte de Sézanne, which lies to the south of the Côte des Blancs almost like an extension of that region. Continue reading
Specialty Club – October 2022
2010 Movia, Veliko Rdeče, $64
Winery Info: Founded in 1820 in the village of Ceglo, in the heart of Slovenia’s Goriška Brda region, tucked between the Mediterranean Sea and the Julian Alps, just across the Italian border. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – October 2022
2018 Elizabeth Chambers Cellar, Pinot Noir, $49
Winery Info: Elizabeth (Liz) Chambers first became involved in wine in 1993 when her mother acquired Hinman Vineyards, which later became Silvan Ridge. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – October 2022
2019 Tranche Estate, Cabernet Franc, $45
Winery info: As most of you know, Tranche is the sister label of Corliss Estates, which was founded in Walla Walla in 2001 and quickly became one of the top wineries in the state, thanks to ample resources, excellent vineyard sites, and meticulous attention to detail at every stage. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – October 2022
2019 Los Vascos, Cromas, Carmenère Gran Reserva — Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite, of Bordeaux fame, went to South America seeking an opportunity to combine their French tradition with the unique terroir of Chile. Continue reading
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