2006 d’Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz
Here’s a wine that needs little introduction, particularly since winemaker Chester Osbern writes an extended essay on the back of each d’Arenberg bottling. Continue reading
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Collector’s Club – October 2008
2006 Lost River, Nebbiolo — This label is becoming a familiar face in our Collector’s Club. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – October 2008
2005 Stevens, XY Yakima Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
In the last few years, Tim Stevens’ wines have become incredibly popular — this wine and the latest vintage of his 424 blend have consistently sold out on the day of release. Continue reading
Specialty Club – October 2008
2006 Cantina Terlano, Quarz Sauvignon
Little known in the United States, Cantina Terlano in the Alto Adige’s Dolomite Mountains is one of the most respected and acclaimed cooperatives in Italy. Continue reading
Collectors Club – September 2008
2004 Poderi Ciona, Le Diacce, Merlot — Here’s another fabulous direct import from Small Vineyards. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – September 2008
2006 Bergevin Lane Vineyards, The Princess Syrah
You have to figure that any wine that puts the winery owners’ daughter on the label isn’t going to suck! Continue reading
Specialty Club – September 2008
2005 Bodega Catena Zapata Alta Malbec
In the last year, no region in the shop has shown more progress than Latin America, particularly Argentina, in the quality of the wines and diversity of selection. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – August 2008
2007 Owen Roe, Abbot’s Table — Our long-time customers will remember a phenomenon that occurred in our old shop every year around this time: Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – August 2008
2006 Brick House, Les Dijonnais Pinot Noir
We don’t often put an Oregon Pinot Noir in this club, but when we do, it’s a blockbuster. Continue reading
Specialty Club – August 2008
2005 Le Roc des Anges, Carignan de 1903
Although we have had many “old vines” wines in this club, we don’t think any of them came from 100+ year old vines. Continue reading