2005 Giribaldi, Barbaresco — To many, the northern Italian grape, Nebbiolo, is the source of some of the finest wines in the world. Continue reading →

2009 Buty, Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc — The two main grapes in white Bordeaux wines are Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, marrying the bright crispness of the Sauvignon Blanc with the aromatics and creamy texture of the Semillon. Continue reading →

2008 Cadence, Coda — Selecting wines for our clubs can sometimes be a complex process, but some wines need no second thought whatsoever. Continue reading →

2006 Fall Line Winery, Aldercreek Vineyard — Tim Sorensen crafts his wines to showcase the exceptional qualities of his fruit and their specific vineyard sites, and they are always complex, layered, and elegant. Continue reading →

2007 Edmonds St. John, That Old Black Magic — Steve Edmunds and Cornelia St. John began their Berkeley winery in 1985, seeking to make terroir-driven, food-friendly wines that wouldn’t get lost in the flood of big, oaky California Cabs and Chards. Continue reading →

2007 Chatter Creek, Cabernet Franc, Alder Ridge Vineyard — This wine is made by one of Bear’s long-time tasting buddies, Gordy Rawson. Continue reading →

2003 Bodegas Primitivo Quiles, Raspay Reserva — The Quiles family has been growing grapes in the Alicante region, on the east coast of Spain, since 1780. Continue reading →

2007 Lost River Winery, Nebbiolo, Wahluke Slope — If you tend to hang on to your wine club wines over the years, you may now have a nice little vertical of the Lost River Nebbiolo, 2005 to 2007. Continue reading →

2005 Christian Moueix, Pomerol — This month’s club has a decidedly French theme: three of the wines are from France, and the other three come from important French grapes. Continue reading →

2007 K Vintners, Syrah, Milbrandt — K Vintners is all about Syrah. Continue reading →