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 →

2009 Justin, Isosceles
Longtime club members might remember that Justin was Bear’s favorite California Central Coast winery, and some of you may still have in your cellar the wonderful 2001-2003 vintages of the Isosceles that he put in this club, or the beautiful 2007 we put in two years ago. Continue reading →

2010 Domaine Huet, Vouvray Clos du Bourg Sec
It has been many years since we’ve found a Chenin Blanc from Vouvray worthy of inclusion in this club, and it’s no surprise that we would select a wine from the legendary producer Domaine Huet, who has finally returned to this market after a long absence. Continue reading →

2009 Domaine Ostertag, Muenchberg Grand Cru Pinot Gris
When we had lunch last year with Andre Ostertag, it was hard to believe that he is considered revolutionary and even controversial in his native Alsace. Continue reading →

2010 Owen Roe, Red Willow Vineyard Chapel Block Syrah
While we don’t put Washington wines in this club too often, there is no doubt that some of them are among the best in the world. Continue reading →