2017 Romuald Petit, Bourgogne Blanc — After viticulture studies in various regions of France, Romuald Petit returned to his home in Saint-Vérand, in the Mâconnais region of southern Burgundy, in 2005 and founded a small, six-hectare estate. Continue reading
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Grower Champagne Club – August 2019
Roger Coulon, l’Hommée, Premier Cru, $60
Eric and Isabelle Coulon represent the eighth generation to produce Champagne under their family label. Continue reading
Specialty Club – August 2019
2013 Viu Manent, “El Incidente” Carménère, $49.75
Winery info: This Chilean winery has belonged to the Viu family since 1935. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – August 2019
2014 Ken Wright Cellars, Bonnie Jean Vineyard Pinot Noir, $58
Winery Info: Ken Wright founded his eponymous winery in 1994 in Carlton, Oregon and since then has become one of the state’s most respected winemakers. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – August 2019
2016 Avennia, Cabernet Franc, Champoux Vineyard, $49.75
Winery info: Avennia co-founders Chris Peterson and Marty Taucher met at DeLille Cellars where Chris had been assistant winemaker for seven years. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – August 2019
2016 Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo, “Agamium” — Cantalupo is a family-owned winery in the Ghemme DOCG, high in the Novara hills of northwest Italy’s Piedmont region. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – July 2019
Chapuy, Livrée Noire, Grand Cru, 2012, $79
Chapuy is a small, eight-hectare family estate with a long history in the Grand Cru village of Oger, in the Côte des Blancs. Continue reading
Specialty Club – July 2019
2016 Vincent Girardin, Volnay, $61
Winery info: Vincent Girardin came from a family of winemakers based in the Burgundy village of Santenay since the 17th century. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – July 2019
2015 Lachini Vineyards, Estate Pinot Noir, $60
Winery Info: Ron and Marianne Lachini planted their first vines in 1997 and released their first vintage in 2001. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – July 2019
2015 Ambassador, Plenipotentiary Cabernet Sauvignon, $49.75
Winery info: Ambassador was founded in 2004 by a group of friends from various backgrounds who shared a belief that “no other experience is quite as enchanting as drinking wine…that something magical happens when you drink wine with friends.” Continue reading