2021 Bodegas y Viñedos Ilurce, Rio Madre, Graciano — This winery, located in northern Spain’s Rioja region, has been run by the Escudero family since 1940. Continue reading
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Grower Champagne Club – October 2023
Champagne Jeaunaux-Robin, Éclats de Meulière, Extra-Brut, $60
This tiny family estate was founded in 1964 by Michel and Marie-Claude Jeaunaux, in La Vallée du Petit Morin, southwest of the Côte des Blancs. Continue reading
Specialty Club – October 2023
2019 Bouchard Père et Fils, 1er Cru Beaune du Château, Rouge, $55
Winery Info: Founded in 1731, Maison Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest wine merchant houses. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – October 2023
2021 Trisaetum, Ribbon Ridge Estate, Pinot Noir, $49.75
Winery Info: Trisaetum began in 2003 when James and Andrea Frey purchased their first vineyard site just outside of McMinnville, and moved their family to Oregon. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – October 2023
2020 Rocky Pond Estate Winery, Stratastone Red Blend, $52
Winery info: After decades of work as a real estate developer, and time spent travelling the world with his family, David Dufenhorst and his wife Michelle bought land in Orondo, Washington, north of Wenatchee, and began planting what eventually grew to 125 acres of estate vineyards along the Columbia River. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – October 2023
2021 Antonio Sanguineti, Morellino de Scansano — We’ve featured a number of wines from Tuscan winemaker and Small Vineyards founding partner Antonio Sanguineti over the years, but never this one. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – September 2023
Marie Copinet, Cuvée Alexandrine, Blanc de Blancs NV, $51
We have featured several Champagnes from Jacques Copinet in this club in the past. Continue reading
Specialty Club – September 2023
1996 Quinta do Poço do Lobo, Bairrada, $52
Winery Info: Cave São João was founded in Portugal in 1920 as a traditional Port house. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – September 2023
2021 Megan Anne, Black Love, Pinot Noir, $60
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 – September 2023
2020 Abeja, Merlot, $54
Winery info: Founded in 2002 by Ken and Ginger Harrison along with winemaker John Abbott and Molly Galt, with a goal of producing estate-grown Cabernet of the highest standards. Continue reading
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