Liebart-Régnier NV Sur le Grand Marais Brut Nature: $69.00The Liebart-Régnier NV Sur le Grand Marais Brut Nature is a delightful Champagne crafted by Laurent Liébart and his family in the Marne Valley village of Baslieux-Sous-Châtillon. This single-vineyard, 100% Meunier Brut Nature showcases the heartland for quality Meunier. On the palate, it reveals blossomy and citrusy notes, with a grippy texture. The briskness of this bone-dry Champagne is compensated by its fruitiness. Lightly spicy and with great acidity, it gets lift from the citrus and fresh white fruits. Enjoy it with snacked scallops for a delightful culinary experience!
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Specialty Wine Club: June 2024
2021 Lismore Estate Reserve Syrah: $80.00
The 2021 Lismore Estate Reserve Syrah is a fine wine produced by Lismore Estate Vineyards in the Cape South Coast region of South Africa. Bursting with bright red florals and crushed red berry notes, this syrah is fresh, elegant, and focused. It boasts a medium-bodied profile, revealing fine-grained tannins and bright, crunchy red fruit flavors. On the palate, it exudes elegance and grace. Tasting notes include white pepper, classic garrigue, and perfumed floral hints of crushed violets. Structured yet light, this wine is a crystal-clear expression of the extremely cool climate. Pair it with dishes like roasted lamb or mushroom risotto for a delightful culinary experience!
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2021 Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Gris: $42.50
The 2021 Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Gris Whistling Ridge Vineyard hails from the Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA. Goodfellow Family Cellars is a winemaker-owned and operated winery founded in 2002. On the nose, expect citrus and pear compote with a sense of mineralogy. The palate reveals a focused and detailed experience, with a chalky texture, excellent extract, and graceful balance. It’s a wine that’s starting to come into its own. Pair it with dishes like Chilean sea bass, grilled chicken, or soft cheeses for a delightful culinary match.
2020 Rambeaux Chardonnay: $50.00
The 2020 Rambeaux Chardonnay hails from the Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA. Crafted by Lynn Penner-Ash, this Chardonnay eschews opulence for mineral and steel-inflected flavors. Rather than focusing on fruit flesh, it emphasizes fruit skins, resulting in a mix of citrus, apple, and celery notes. Other notes consist of lemon curd, staw, white peach and minerality. The acidity dominates, suggesting that this wine pairs well with dishes featuring a buttery cream sauce over lighter seafood.
Washington Wine Club: June 2024
2023 Armour Wines Viognier Chersieze Corfu Crossing:
The 2023 Armour Wines Viognier Chersieze Corfu Crossing is a Viognier produced in the Columbia Valley, specifically from the Royal Slope region in Washington, USA. Viognier wines are known for their aromatic and floral qualities, often exhibiting flavors of stone fruits, apricots, and honeysuckle. They tend to be full-bodied with a creamy texture. When it comes to food pairings, this Viognier would complement dishes such as grilled chicken, seafood, or soft cheeses.
Continue readingGrower Champagne Club–May 2024
Champagne R.H.Coutier A Ambonnay Grands Vintages 2012
Nestled in the heart of Champagne’s prestigious Montagne de Reims, R.H. Coutier’s A Ambonnay Grand Cru Grands Vintages is a testament to the winery’s rich heritage and innovative spirit. With roots dating back to 1619, the Coutier family, led by fifth-generation vigneron Antoine Coutier, has masterfully blended tradition with modernity. This sparkling gem, crafted from the finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, dazzles with notes of crisp apple, pear, and a hint of green apple, reflecting the unique terroir of Ambonnay. Its vinous texture and leesy richness, obtained through extended aging, culminate in a finish that’s both opulent and elegantly crisp. Perfectly paired with the delicate flavors of seafood or the rich, creamy textures of brie and camembert, this champagne elevates any culinary experience to a celebration of the senses.
Oregon Wine Club–May 2024
Analemma 2021 Mencia
The Analemma Mencia 2021 is a captivating expression of Oregon’s terroir, a wine that whispers tales of the Mosier Hills with each sip. It unfurls a bouquet of rose petal, honeysuckle, and lavender, a fragrant prelude to the lighter-bodied yet texturally rich palate. Notes of white pepper, crushed gravel, and graphite lend an earthy complexity, while the distinctive tannins suggest a wine with both character and poise. This Mencia pairs beautifully with herb-driven dishes and roasted meats; imagine it alongside a Reuben sandwich, or a Portobello mushroom steak for a vegetarian twist. For those who favor the grill, it’s an ideal companion to barbecued pork or pepper steak, enhancing the smoky flavors with its vibrant profile. The Analemma Mencia 2021 is truly a wine that celebrates the diversity of flavors, both in the glass and on the plate.
Specialty Club–May 2024
2020 Cadence Bel Canto
The 2020 Cadence Bel Canto, a symphony of flavors from Washington’s Red Mountain, is a wine that sings to the senses. With a blend of 73% Cabernet Franc and 27% Merlot, this full-bodied red strikes a harmonious chord of deeply floral notes, intertwined with herbs and huckleberries. On the palate, it dances with the vibrant tones of blueberries and dried herbs, while an underlying savory iron component adds depth and backbone. This wine pairs exquisitely with robust dishes; imagine it alongside a succulent roast lamb or a hearty beef bourguignon, where its bold flavors can truly resonate. The 2020 Cadence Bel Canto is not just a wine, it’s an experience, one that gracefully enhances any meal and any moment.
Continue readingWashington Wine Club–May 2024
2020 Cadence Bel Canto
The 2020 Cadence Bel Canto, a symphony of flavors from Washington’s Red Mountain, is a wine that sings to the senses. With a blend of 73% Cabernet Franc and 27% Merlot, this full-bodied red strikes a harmonious chord of deeply floral notes, intertwined with herbs and huckleberries. On the palate, it dances with the vibrant tones of blueberries and dried herbs, while an underlying savory iron component adds depth and backbone. This wine pairs exquisitely with robust dishes; imagine it alongside a succulent roast lamb or a hearty beef bourguignon, where its bold flavors can truly resonate. The 2020 Cadence Bel Canto is not just a wine, it’s an experience, one that gracefully enhances any meal and any moment.
Continue readingGrower Champagne Club – April 2024
Frerejean Frères, Premier Cru Brut
This Champagne house in the Grand Cru village of Avize, in the Côte des Blancs, was founded by three brothers, Guillaume, Richard, and Rodolphe Frerejean-Tattinger, who had grown up in the region, riding their bikes through the vines.
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Specialty Club – April 2024
2020 Yves Cuilleron, Condrieu, Lieu-dit Verlieu, $68
Background: Condrieu (along with Château-Grillet) is the most famous white wine appellation in France’s northern Rhône. Continue reading
West Seattle Wine Cellars 