2007 Cadence, Coda — Ben Smith is one winemaker whose wines our shop is never without. Continue reading →

NV McCrea Cellars, non sequitur — Doug McCrea is a pioneer of Rhône varietals in Washington and his efforts have had a huge impact on the course of winemaking here. Continue reading →

2006 K Vintners, Motor City Kitty, Syrah — Ahh, Detroit. The Motor City. Motown. Cars. Bailouts. What’s it all got to do with wine? Continue reading →

2006 Seghesio Family Vineyards, Barbera — Like so many wine family histories, the story of Seghesio goes way back, in this case to 1886, when Edoardo Seghesio arrived in Sonoma, fresh from his home in Piedmont. Continue reading →

2006 Abeja, Cabernet Sauvignon — If you need a reminder of just how highly we regard Abeja wines, just look back through past club notes: Continue reading →

2004 Domaine Les Pallières, Gigondas — Take a Gigondas family with a winemaking history dating back over 500 years, add a stellar Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer, and you get Domaine Les Pallières today. Continue reading →

2006 Clos des Brusquières, Châteauneuf-du-Pape —This is a gorgeous Châteauneuf-du-Pape from a tiny, very traditional estate that produces just this one wine, and only in very small quantities. Continue reading →

2006 Naches Heights Vineyard, Two Dancers — We’ve been big fans of Naches Heights Vineyard wines ever since owner Phil Cline first poured them for us a few years back. Continue reading →

NV Va Piano Vineyards, Bruno’s Blend IV — We featured the Bruno’s Blend II in the March, 2007 club. Continue reading →

2006 Lost River, Nebbiolo — This label is becoming a familiar face in our Collector’s Club. Continue reading →