2022 Bodegas As Laxas, Albariño — Albariño is the predominant white grape in the Rías Baixas region, in Galicia, on the Atlantic coast of northwest Spain, one of the coolest and rainiest parts of the country. Continue reading
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Grower Champagne Club – December 2023
Paul Bara, Brut, Grand Rosé, $83
This Rosé Champagne remains one of our all-time favorites, ever since we first began working with grower Champagne. Continue reading
Specialty Club – December 2023
2019 Albert Morot, Beaune Teurons, Premier Cru, $67
Background: Albert Morot, based in Beaune, in central Burgundy, dates back to the early 19th century when it was established as a négociant business. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – December 2023
2021 Résonance, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $49
Background: Maison Louis Jadot is one of the most important negociants in Burgundy. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – December 2023
2020 Force Majeure, Parabellum Alluvio, $58
Background: Force Majeure is an ultra-premium winery based in Woodinville specializing in estate-grown, single-vineyard Bordeaux- and Rhône-inspired wines. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – December 2023
2022 Isenhower Cellars, Viognier — Brett and Denise Isenhower founded their winery (the 18th in Walla Walla) in 1999. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – November 2023
Champagne Soutiran, Cuvée Alexandre Premier Cru, Brut, $68
Champagne Soutiran is based in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay, at the southern end of the Montagne de Reims. Continue reading
Specialty Club – November 2023
2022 Comte de Lauze, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, $49.75
Background: Comte de Lauze is a small estate located in the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – November 2023
2021 Ponzi Vineyards, Laurelwood, Pinot Noir, $55
Background: After many research trips to Burgundy and an exhaustive search for an ideal vineyard site in Oregon, Dick and Nancy Ponzi purchased 20 acres on a small farm southwest of Portland and, in 1970, founded Ponzi Vineyards. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – November 2023
2020 Reynvaan Family Vineyards, Result of a Crush, Claret, $41
Background: Walla Walla’s Reynvaan Family Vineyards developed a reputation as a cult Washington winery soon after the release of their first vintage in 2007. Continue reading
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