2003 Poderi Elia, Barbaresco Serracapelli
This stunningly elegant wine is yet another in a continuing series directly imported by our friends at Small Vineyards Imports here in West Seattle. Continue reading →

2004 Bodega Catena Zapata Alta Malbec
It’s no exaggeration to say that Malbec has become a “hot” grape here in Washington. Continue reading →

2005 Vieux Donjon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Although Burgundy has rightfully received tremendous acclaim for the 2005 vintage, it was also a great year in the southern Rhone. Continue reading →

2005 Frederic Magnien, Chablis Valmur Grand Cru
This remarkable village Chablis is essentially a single-vineyard Chardonnay. Continue reading →

2005 Boyer-Martenot, Meursault-Charmes
It’s no secret that Bear is a hard core Burg-hound. Continue reading →

2006 Domaine Tempier, Bandol Rosé
It’s summer, and that means one thing: Rosé! Continue reading →

2004 Domaine de Ferrand, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
We always love to catch rising stars and Philippe Bravay, of Domaine de Ferrand is considered to be unquestionably an up-and-coming Châteauneuf-du-Pape winemaker to watch. Continue reading →

2005 is being lauded, by those who laud these things, as the greatest vintage for Burgundy in a generation, if not since the dawn of time. Continue reading →

2005 Didier Dagueneau, Blanc Fumé de Pouilly
Mention the name Didier Dagueneau to Bear and watch him wax rhapsodic — big time. Continue reading →

2004 Pedestal Merlot
Pedestal is another powerhouse wine from the Long Shadows Vintners project, the collaborative effort between Chateau Ste-Michelle’s former CEO Allen Shoup, on-site winemaker Gilles Nicault, and world-renowned winemakers. Continue reading →