2009 Côte Bonneville, Carriage House, DuBrul Vineyard, $49.75
Winery info: Dr. Hugh Shiels and his wife Kathy bought DuBrul Vineyard in the Yakima Valley in 1992 and continue to do most of the cellar work themselves. Continue reading
2009 Côte Bonneville, Carriage House, DuBrul Vineyard, $49.75
Winery info: Dr. Hugh Shiels and his wife Kathy bought DuBrul Vineyard in the Yakima Valley in 1992 and continue to do most of the cellar work themselves. Continue reading
This month we feature two outstanding wines from the warm 2013 vintage in Washington, both of which were featured or will be featured at one of our monthly Saturday Washington tastings. Continue reading
2011 Teutonic Wine Company, Pinot Noir Adams Vineyard $48
Winery info: Teutonic Wine Company owners Barnaby and Olga Tuttle are passionate about cool-climate, Old World style wines and focus on producing lean, refreshing wines, that are low in alcohol and food friendly. Continue reading
2011 Château de Montfaucon, Baron Louis, Lirac — This estate dates back to the 11th century, when a castle was built on a strategic site on the banks of the Rhône River. Continue reading
This month features one of the best dry Rieslings we have ever tasted, and a nicely aged Aglianico as well. Continue reading
NV Vouette & Sorbée, Cuvée Fidèle
This month we dip down to the southern Côte des Bar (or Aube) region, technically still a part of Champagne, but much closer in both proximity and terroir to Chablis. Continue reading
For this month, a couple of wines from the warm and wonderful 2012 vintage. Continue reading
This month in the club we feature a wonderful Barolo and the latest stunning wine from our friend Edi Simčič in Slovenia. Continue reading
2009 José Dhondt, Mes Vieilles Vignes, Brut Blanc de Blancs
We were amused to see that this stunning vintage Champagne was labled not just vieilles vignes (old vines), but mes vieilles vignes, or “my old vines.” Continue reading
Our two producers this month have a connection: Peter Rosback and David O’Reilly, both of Irish heritage, founded Sineann winery together in 1994. Continue reading