2012 La Quercia, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva — La Quercia is a small estate in the Abruzzo region on the east coast of Italy. Continue reading
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Specialty Club – August 2016
2011 Clos Mogador, Manyetes Priorat, $71.50
Winery info: Founded in 1982 by René Barbier in the Priorat region of northeast Spain. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – August 2016
2012 Hightower Cellars, Reserve Red, $55
Winery info: Founded in 1997 in Woodinville by Tim and Kelly Hightower with the winemaking philosophy, “Get the best grapes and don’t screw them up.” Continue reading
Specialty Club – July 2016
Domaine Comte Armand, Auxey-Duresses, 2012, $53
Winery: This estate is based in the village of Pommard, in Burgundy’s Côte d’Or, and dates back to the 18th century. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – July 2016
2008 Amalie Robert, Amalie’s Cuvée, $53.75
Winery info: In June, Dena Drews and Ernie Pink, owners and proprietors of Amalie Robert, dropped by the shop and tasted us on some of their current releases. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – July 2016
Liébart-Régnier, Brut Excélia, 2008
This small grower/producer was founded in 1960 by Lucien Liébart and Georgette Régnier whose marriage brought together two vineyards in different parts of the Marne Valley: in Baslieux-sous-Châtillon and Vauciennes. Continue reading
Washington Club – July 2016
2012 Gramercy Cellars, Inigo Montoya Tempranillo, $45
Winery info: Founded in 2005 by master sommelier-turned winemaker, Greg Harrington, who oversaw wine programs at some of the top restaurants in the country before moving to Walla Walla to make Bordeaux- and Rhône-inspired wines in Washington. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – July 2016
2014 Cadence, Coda — We first put this wine in the club back in 2008, with the 2006 vintage. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – June 2016
2014 Fullerton, Croft Vineyard Pinot Noir $45
Winery info: Fullerton is a small, family-owned and operated winery that started in a garage in 2011, later moving to Portland’s Southeast Wine Collective to craft its wines. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – June 2016
Paul Bara, Brut Rosé, Grand Cru $74
At our annual grower Champagne tasting back in December, 2011, this was the runaway hit of the day and the unanimous choice for the next Champagne club. Continue reading
West Seattle Wine Cellars 