2008 Lioco, Sonoma County Chardonnay — “Lioco” is a fusion of the names of this winery’s two founders, Matt Licklider and Kevin O’Conner. Continue reading →

2008 Hospices de Saumur, Clos Cristal — Antoine Cristal was the first winemaker in the Loire Valley’s Saumur region to vinify red wines. Continue reading →

2003 La Perla Del Priorat, Clos les Fites — La Perla Del Priorat is one of Priorat’s oldest wineries, founded in the 15th century by Carthusian monks. Continue reading →

2008 Buty Winery, Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle — When we’re asked what our favorite winery in Washington is (?!?), we find it impossible to pick just one, but without a doubt, Buty is always on the short list. Continue reading →

2007 Owen Roe, Abbott’s Table — The Abbott’s Table never ceases to be a crowd pleaser. Continue reading →

2007 Owen Roe, Sharecropper’s Cabernet Sauvignon — We’ve long been big fans of Owen Roe wines. Continue reading →

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 →