2011 Domaine Grand Veneur, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, La Fontaine
Once in a while, we get lucky. Continue reading →

2008 Rippon, Mature Vine Pinot Noir
The mountainous Central Otago region on the South Island of New Zealand is an extremely young wine region, but in a short period of time has become known as one of the most promising new places to grow world class Pinot Noir. Continue reading →

2010 Pride, Mountain Vineyards Merlot
From the earliest days of viticulture in California, the pioneering wine makers recognized that the vines on top of Spring Mountain were something special. Continue reading →

2010 Domaine Johann Michel, Cornas
Both of this month’s wines come from the long, narrow region of the northern Rhône, and from two of its smallest appellations. Continue reading →

2010 Mongeard-Mugneret, Vosne Romanée
Most of the very fine red Burgundies we have put in this club have been premier or grand cru wines, since it’s unusual to find a village-level wine that is in the same class as its more famous siblings. Continue reading →

2009 Seghesio Family Vineyards, Omaggio
Seghesio was founded in 1895, when Edouardo Seghesio purchased his first vineyards in Sonoma County, ten years after he had emigrated from Piedmont. Continue reading →

2007 Poderi Elia, Barbaresco Serracapelli
This stunningly elegant wine is yet another in a continuing series of gems directly imported by our friends at Small Vineyards Imports right here in West Seattle. Continue reading →

2010 Lioco, Hanzell Vineyard Chardonnay
The name “Lioco” comes from a combination of the names of this winery’s two founders, Matt Licklider and Kevin O’Conner. Continue reading →

2009 Januik, Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Mike Januik is one of the true masters of Washington wine, from his days as the head of fine wines for Chateau Ste. Michelle to his current stewardship of Januik and Novelty Hill. Continue reading →

2009 Camille Giroud, Pommard Les Epenots, Premier Cru
Since the once-in-a-lifetime vintage of 2005, very fine red Burgundies have been scarce in this club, and actually pretty hard to find in Seattle. Continue reading →