2016 Thomas Labaille, Les Mont Damnés, Sancerre — Sancerre, in France’s eastern Loire Valley, is revered for its racy, flinty Sauvignon Blancs that grow on the local ancient Kimmeridgian limestone soil. Continue reading
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Specialty Club – January 2018
2013 Palmento Costanzo, Nero di Sei Rosso, $70
Winery info: We usually strive to source the two wines for this club from different parts of the world. Continue reading
Specialty Club – December 2017
2011 Bodegas Ostatu, Rioja Gran Reserva, $60
Winery info: Located in the Rioja Alavesa sub-region of Rioja in northern Spain. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – December 2017
Guy Larmandier, Cramant Grand Cru Blanc des Blancs, NV, $60
Champagne Guy Larmandier is located in the village of Vertus, in the Côte des Blancs. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – December 2017
This month’s club pays tribute to esteemed Oregon winemaker, Patty Green, who died in an apparent fall at her remote cabin in Roseburg on November 6 at the age of 62. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – December 2017
2013 Torbreck, Cuvée Juveniles — Torbreck Vintners was founded in Australia’s Barossa Valley in 1994 by David Powell, with the modest goal of “building one of the finest wine estates in the world.” Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – December 2017
2015 Quilceda Creek, CVR, $60
Winery info: Quilceda Creek hardly needs any introduction. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – November 2017
2014 Antica Terra, Angelicall Rosé, $55.75
Winery info: A small winery with its estate vineyard planted on ancient seabed soils in the Eola-Amity Hills. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – November 2017
Champagne Geoffroy, Cuvée Volupté, 2008 $85
The Geoffroy family dates back to the 17th century when they were grape growers in the Marne Valley village of Cumières. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – November 2017
2012 Waters, Cabernet Sauvignon, $48
Winery info: Jamie Brown has been crafting elegant, sumptuous wines under his Waters label since 2003, and they have graced our shelves for just as long. Continue reading