2014 North Valley Vineyards, Origin Series, Ribbon Ridge $49.75
Winery info: North Valley Vineyards is a partnership between Tony and Michelle Sotor (of Sotor Vineyards) and James Cahill (formerly with Beaux Frères and Elk Cove). Continue reading
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Grower Champagne Club – September 2017
R.H. Coutier, Brut Millesime, Grand Cru, 2008, $56
The Coutier family has been based in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay in the Montagne de Reims since 1619. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – September 2017
2010 Boudreaux Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, $60
Winery info: Founded in Leavenworth (actually, off the grid in the Icicle Canyon) by Rob Newsom who credits Leonetti Cellars’ owners Gary and Chris Figgins, as well as John Abbott, formerly with Abeja Winery, for “gently guiding him to his rustic alpine wine making adventure.” Continue reading
Collector’s Club – September 2017
2009 Domaine Sorin, Côtes de Provence Prestige — Côtes de Provence is a large, non-contiguous appellation in France’s southeastern Provence region. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – August 2017
Vilmart & Cie, Grand Cellier, Brut Premier Cru, NV, $80
Vilmart & Cie is based in the village of Rilly-la-Montagne, in Champagne’s northernmost Montagne de Reims region. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – August 2017
2015 Megan Anne Cellars, Chardonnay $49.75
Winery info: Washington winemaker Mark McNeilly (of Mark Ryan Winery) and his wife Megan have long been enamored with the Willamette Valley and its wines. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – August 2017
2014 Sheridan Vineyard, l’Orage Cabernet Sauvignon, $58
Winery info: After a career in finance, Scott Greer purchased 76 acres in 1996 on a hilltop in the Yakima Valley. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – August 2017
2014 Tranche Cellars, Pape Blanc — Tranche Cellars is the sister label of Corliss Estates, producer of some of the top wines in Washington. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – July 2017
2012 Dumas Station, Minnick Hills Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon $60
Winery info: Owned and operated by Jay DeWitt and Doug Harvey, who also own and manage Minnick Hills Vineyard, located to the north of Walla Walla. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – July 2017
2012 Cowhorn, Syrah 20, $48
Winery info: After Bill and Barbara Steele purchased their southern Oregon property in 2002, they discovered that parts of the site had very similar characteristics to that of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and proceeded to plant southern Rhône grape varietals, with great success. Continue reading
