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
2012 Balboa Winery, BalBOA Constrictor — Tom Glase is winemaker at Beresan Winery. Continue reading
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
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
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
2014 Lachini Vineyards, Estate Pinot Noir $55
Winery info: Ron and Marianne Lachini planted their first vines in 1997 and released their first vintage in 2001. Continue reading
Pierre Gerbais, L’Osmose, $57
Aurélien Gerbais, is the fourth generation to head Champagne Pierre Gerbais and is described by his importer as “a handsome-nerdy-hipster winemaker who is unnervingly self-assured for his age, yet soft-spoken and humble.” Continue reading
2011 Marc Hébrart, Special Club, $83
It’s hard to believe that this is only the second Hébrart Champagne we’ve put in the club. Continue reading
2012 Château de Ségriès, Lirac Cuvée Réservée — This estate is based in the southern Rhône appellation of Lirac and currently has about 100 acres of older vines located in Tavel, Lirac, and the Côtes du Rhône. Continue reading
2014 Megan Anne Cellars, Nysa Vineyard Pinot Noir, $55
Winery info: Washington winemaker Mark McNeilly (of Mark Ryan Winery) and his wife Megan have long been enamored with the Willamette Valley and its wines. Continue reading
West Seattle Wine Cellars & Tasting Room 