2018 Monte Tondo, Garganega Frizzante — Monte Tondo has been producing wine for three generations in the northern Italian hills of Soave, not far from Verona. Continue reading
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Grower Champagne Club – October 2019
Camille Savès, Grand Cru Carte d’Or, NV, $68
There are records of exceptional wines from the Montagne de Reims village of Bouzy dating back to the sixth century. Continue reading
Specialty Club – October 2019
2014 San Felice, Il Grigio Gran Selezione, $49.75
Winery info: San Felice is based in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga in the southern part of Tuscany’s Chianti Classico region. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – October 2019
2015 Quintet Cellars, Duet Yamhill Carlton Pinot Noir, $41.50
Winery Info: Quintet Cellars is managed by Ed Barr and Sue Barrett. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – October 2019
2016 Hightower Cellars, Red Mountain Reserve, $55
Winery info: Founded in 1997 in Woodinville by Tim and Kelly Hightower with the simple winemaking philosophy: “Get the best grapes and don’t screw them up.” Continue reading
Collector’s Club – October 2019
2016 Antídoto, Ribera del Duero — Bertrand Sourdais is the fifth generation winemaker and owner of Domaine de Pallus in Chinon, in France’s Loire Valley. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – September 2019
Varnier-Fannière, Cuvée St-Denis, Brut, $76
Like so many small Champagne estates, this family grew grapes long before they began producing their own wines. Continue reading
Specialty Club – September 2019
2015 Vistalba, Corte A, $65
Winery info: Founded by Carlos Pulenta in the Vistalba sub-region of Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, this winery sits at 1,200 meters above sea level in the Andes Mountains. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – September 2019
2016 Evesham Wood, Cuvée J Pinot Noir, $49.75
Winery Info: Founded by Russ and Mary Raney in 1986. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – September 2019
2011 Côte Bonneville, Carriage House, $51
Winery info: Hugh and Kathy Shiels bought land in the Yakima Valley in 1991 and soon began tearing out the original orchard to plant classic grape varietals. Continue reading