2009 Cadence, Tapteil Vineyard
One of the most festive days of the year in our shop is the last Saturday in January, when Ben Smith comes to pour his new releases. Continue reading
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Grower Champagne Club – January 2013
1998 R. Dumont & Fils, Grand Millesime, Blanc de Noirs
We’ve tasted a lot of grower Champagne around here recently, between our class and our annual December tasting. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – January 2013
2008 Weninger, Kékfrankos — This is a Hungarian wine made from the grape Kékfrankos. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – January 2013
2011 Ken Wright Cellars, Savoya Vineyard, Pinot Noir
We’ve featured a number of Ken Wright Pinots over the years, from Guadalupe, Nysa, and Abbott Claim vineyards. Continue reading
Specialty Club – January 2013
2007 Poderi Elia, Barbaresco Serracapelli
This stunningly elegant wine is yet another in a continuing series of gems directly imported by our friends at Small Vineyards Imports right here in West Seattle. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – January 2013
2009 Tero Estates, Windrow Vineyard Blend
Over the years, Seattle Times wine writer Paul Gregutt has been a pretty good judge of Washington wineries that would do well in our shop. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – December 2012
2009 Eyrie Vineyards, Original Vines Reserve Pinot Noir
There’s a picture on the Eyrie Vineyards website of a young David Lett holding two armloads of grape cuttings, newly arrived in Oregon at the age of 25 to chase a dream of making Pinot Noir. Continue reading
Specialty Club – December 2012
2010 Lioco, Hanzell Vineyard Chardonnay
The name “Lioco” comes from a combination of the names of this winery’s two founders, Matt Licklider and Kevin O’Conner. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – December 2012
2006 A. Margaine, Special Club, Brut
We’ve included a number of “Special Club” bottlings in the past. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – December 2012
2007 Corliss Estates, Columbia Valley Red Wine
This is the fourth consecutive vintage of this wine we’ve put in the club, and by now most club members are familiar with the Corliss story. Continue reading