2012 Vignobles Brunier, Le Pigeoulet en Provence — The history of the Brunier family in the southern Rhône region dates back to 1898 when Hippolyte Brunier planted his first vines there. Continue reading
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Washington Wine Club – May 2015
2011 Cadence, Ciel du Cheval
In March we featured Ben Smith’s Bel Canto — the eleventh vintage of that wine we’ve put in the club! Continue reading
Specialty Club – May 2015
2010 Lucien Crochet, Croix du Roy Sancerre Rouge
We are huge fans of the racy, mineral-laden Sauvignon Blancs that the Sancerre region of France’s eastern Loire Valley is so justly renowned for. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – May 2015
Jean Milan, Brut Spéciale Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs
Oger is located in the Côte des Blancs between Avize to the north (think Le Brun Servenay and Agrapart) and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger to the south (think Pierre Peters). Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – May 2015
2009 Soléna Estate, Domaine Danielle Laurent, Pinot Noir
Frenchman Laurent Montalieu’s journey to Oregon was a bit roundabout. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – May 2015
2012 Weninger, Kékfrankos — When we put the 2008 vintage of this wine in the club back in January, 2013, we explained that Kékfrankos is the Hungarian equivalent of Blaufränkisch (aka Lemberger). Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – April 2015
2012 J.K. Carriere, Anderson Family Vineyard, Pinot Noir
No, it’s not déjà vu—we did feature a wine from this winery last month: the 2012 Carriere Chardonnay. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – April 2015
Erik Rodez, Cuvée des Crayeres
Ambonnay is a renowned Grand Cru village in the Montagne de Reims. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – April 2015
2012 Hightower Cellars, Murray Cabernet Sauvignon — The delightful Tim and Kelly Hightower were in the shop recently for one of our Saturday tastings. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – April 2015
2012 Betz Family Winery, Clos du Betz, Columbia Valley Red Wine
This wine hardly needs any introduction. Continue reading