2016 Cadence, Bel Canto, $60
Winery info: This is the sixteenth vintage of Bel Canto we’ve featured in this club, so Cadence Winery hardly needs any introduction. Continue reading
Category Archives: Washington Club
Washington Wine Club – February 2020
2016 JB Neufeld, Two Blondes Cabernet Sauvignon, $42
Winery info: Justin Neufeld has been the winemaker at Gilbert Cellars since 2007, and he took over management of their extensive vineyards in 2009. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – January 2020
2016 J. Bookwalter Winery, Protagonist Cabernet Sauvignon, $49.75
Winery info: Before founding his eponymous winery in 1982, Jerry Bookwalter helped manage the planting of three top Washington vineyards, Sagemoor, Bacchus, and Dionysus. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – December 2019
2017 Quilceda Creek, Columbia Valley Red, $65
Winery info: As always, Quilceda Creek hardly needs any introduction. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – November 2019
2016 Tranche Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, $49.75
Winery info: Tranche is the “sister label” of Corliss Estates, which was founded in 2001 and quickly became one of the top wineries in the state, thanks to ample resources, excellent vineyard sites, and meticulous attention to detail at every stage. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – October 2019
2016 Hightower Cellars, Red Mountain Reserve, $55
Winery info: Founded in 1997 in Woodinville by Tim and Kelly Hightower with the simple winemaking philosophy: “Get the best grapes and don’t screw them up.” Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – September 2019
2011 Côte Bonneville, Carriage House, $51
Winery info: Hugh and Kathy Shiels bought land in the Yakima Valley in 1991 and soon began tearing out the original orchard to plant classic grape varietals. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – August 2019
2016 Avennia, Cabernet Franc, Champoux Vineyard, $49.75
Winery info: Avennia co-founders Chris Peterson and Marty Taucher met at DeLille Cellars where Chris had been assistant winemaker for seven years. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – July 2019
2015 Ambassador, Plenipotentiary Cabernet Sauvignon, $49.75
Winery info: Ambassador was founded in 2004 by a group of friends from various backgrounds who shared a belief that “no other experience is quite as enchanting as drinking wine…that something magical happens when you drink wine with friends.” Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – June 2019
2014 Waters Winery, Cappella, $45
Winery info: Jamie Brown has been crafting wines under his Waters label since 2003, and they have graced our shelves for just as long. Continue reading
