2021 Simpatico, Fanatic Albariño — Simpatico was founded by our former shop intern, Cassie Wistrom, along with two classmates from the Wine Academy at South Seattle College. Continue reading
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Grower Champagne Club – June 2023
Ernest Remy, Blanc de Noirs, Grand Cru, $56
This house dates back to 1883 when Isabey Remy and his wife Zélia Dubois, both children of winegrowers, founded Champagne Remy-Dubois in the village of Mailly-Champagne, in the Montagne de Reims. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – June 2023
2018 Broadley Vineyards, Temperance Hill, Pinot Noir, $48
Winery Info: Founded by Craig and Claudia Broadley who moved to Monroe, Oregon from California in the 1970s with a dream of planting their own vineyard and producing “elegant, earthy, and intriguing wines.” Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – June 2023
2020 Cadence, Cabernet Sauvignon, $49.75
Winery info: Winemaker Ben Smith produced his first vintage in 1998 and has gone on to become one of the most respected winemakers in the state, if not the country. Continue reading
Specialty Club – June 2023
2020 Cantina Terlano, Pinot Bianco Vorberg Riserva $57
Winery Info: Cantina Terlano (Kellerei Terlan, in German) is located in the Dolomite mountains in northern Italy’s Alto Adige region, or Südtirol (South Tryol) to the local German speakers. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – June 2023
2021 Yves Cuilleron, “Les Vignes d’à Côté,” Roussanne — This family estate, based in France’s northern Rhône Valley, has vineyards in top appellations including Condrieu, Saint Joseph, and Côte Rôtie. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – May 2023
Brocard Pierre, Tradition Brut, $56
Brocard Pierre is based in the village of Celles-sur-Ource, in the Côte des Bar. Continue reading
Specialty Club – May 2023
2017 Ar.Pe.Pe., Valtellina Superiore, Sassella, “Stella Retica,” $55
Winery Info: Ar.Pe.Pe, was originally established in 1860 in the Valtellina Superiore DOCG in Italy’s northern Lombardy region and it is now run by the fifth generation of the family. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – May 2023
2020 Guardian Cellars, Gun Metal, $45
Winery info: By now, Washington Club members should be quite familiar with the story of Guardian Cellars. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – May 2023
2021 Patricia Green, “Volcanic,” Pinot Noir, $55
Winery Info: Founded by Patty Green and Jim Anderson in 2000. Continue reading