2014 North Valley Vineyards, Origin Series, Ribbon Ridge $49.75
Winery info: North Valley Vineyards is a partnership between Tony and Michelle Sotor (of Sotor Vineyards) and James Cahill (formerly with Beaux Frères and Elk Cove). Continue reading
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Grower Champagne Club – September 2017
R.H. Coutier, Brut Millesime, Grand Cru, 2008, $56
The Coutier family has been based in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay in the Montagne de Reims since 1619. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – September 2017
2010 Boudreaux Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, $60
Winery info: Founded in Leavenworth (actually, off the grid in the Icicle Canyon) by Rob Newsom who credits Leonetti Cellars’ owners Gary and Chris Figgins, as well as John Abbott, formerly with Abeja Winery, for “gently guiding him to his rustic alpine wine making adventure.” Continue reading
Collector’s Club – September 2017
2009 Domaine Sorin, Côtes de Provence Prestige — Côtes de Provence is a large, non-contiguous appellation in France’s southeastern Provence region. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – July 2017
2012 Dumas Station, Minnick Hills Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon $60
Winery info: Owned and operated by Jay DeWitt and Doug Harvey, who also own and manage Minnick Hills Vineyard, located to the north of Walla Walla. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – July 2017
2012 Cowhorn, Syrah 20, $48
Winery info: After Bill and Barbara Steele purchased their southern Oregon property in 2002, they discovered that parts of the site had very similar characteristics to that of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and proceeded to plant southern Rhône grape varietals, with great success. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – July 2017
2012 Balboa Winery, BalBOA Constrictor — Tom Glase is winemaker at Beresan Winery. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – July 2017
Larmandier-Bernier, “Longitude,” NV Blanc de Blancs, Premier Cru Extra Brut, $56
The Larmandier and Bernier families both have long histories in the Champagne region, dating back to the time of the French Revolution. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – June 2017
Hugues Godmé, Millesime Brut Grand Cru 2006, $69
The Godmé family has been growing grapes in the village of Verzenay, in the Montagne de Reims, since the 19th century. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – June 2017
2013 ANIMALE, Cabernet Franc — Matt Gubitosa has been making wine since 1991 in his home-based winery in Ballard, where he continues to produce about 200 cases a year—a true micro-producer. Continue reading
