2006 Brittan Vineyards, Basalt Block Pinot Noir
Brittan Vineyards is a 128-acre winery on the edge of Oregon’s Coast Range, in the recently designated McMinnville AVA. Continue reading
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Specialty Club – November 2009
2005 Domaine Jean-Michel Gaunoux, Meursault Rouge, Les Criots
Most Burgundy fans can immediately identify Les Criots as one of the top vineyards in the village of Meursault, home to some of the richest white wines in the world. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – November 2009
Vilmart & Cie, Cuvée Grand Cellier
Vilmart & Cie is located in the village of Rilly-la-Montagne, in the Montagne de Reims, the northernmost growing region of Champagne. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – November 2009
2003 La Perla Del Priorat, Clos les Fites — La Perla Del Priorat is one of Priorat’s oldest wineries, founded in the 15th century by Carthusian monks. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – November 2009
2006 Fidelitas, Boushey Vineyard Red Wine
The impetus for this wine came not from Fidelitas winemaker Charlie Hoppes, but from the legendary grower Dick Boushey. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – October 2009
Winemaking is not static. Continue reading
Specialty Club – October 2009
1997 Terre del Grico, Monstyronum
We don’t think Josh Hanson of Small Vineyards is exaggerating when he calls this wine “the most ambitious wine ever attempted in the South of Italy.” Continue reading
Collector’s Club – October 2009
2008 Buty Winery, Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle — When we’re asked what our favorite winery in Washington is (?!?), we find it impossible to pick just one, but without a doubt, Buty is always on the short list. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – October 2009
2007 Betz Family Wines, Bésoleil
A highlight of every fall at West Seattle Cellars is the visit of Carmen Betz, bearing the wonderful Rhone-based wines from her dad’s winery. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – September 2009
2007 Penner-Ash Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
In the past, Penner-Ash wines have been too limited to put in our clubs, but the winery has finally expanded production enough to get good distribution in our market. Continue reading