2019 Melville Winery, Santa Rita Hills Syrah, $52
Background: Founded by Ron Melville, who grew grapes in Sonoma County’s Knight’s Valley for years before he relocated to the Santa Rita Hills, in the western Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County, to focus on cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Continue reading
Background: Founded in 1999 by John and Karen Bergström in Dundee, Oregon along with their son Josh, who had just returned from postgraduate study in viticulture and enology in Burgundy. Continue reading
Background: Tranche is the sister label of Corliss Estates, which was founded in Walla Walla in 2001 and quickly became one of the top wineries in the state, thanks to ample resources, excellent vineyard sites, and meticulous attention to detail at every stage. Continue reading
2022 Bodegas As Laxas, Albariño — Albariño is the predominant white grape in the Rías Baixas region, in Galicia, on the Atlantic coast of northwest Spain, one of the coolest and rainiest parts of the country. Continue reading
This Rosé Champagne remains one of our all-time favorites, ever since we first began working with grower Champagne. Continue reading
2019 Albert Morot, Beaune Teurons, Premier Cru, $67
Background: Albert Morot, based in Beaune, in central Burgundy, dates back to the early 19th century when it was established as a négociant business. Continue reading
Background: Maison Louis Jadot is one of the most important negociants in Burgundy. Continue reading
Background: Force Majeure is an ultra-premium winery based in Woodinville specializing in estate-grown, single-vineyard Bordeaux- and Rhône-inspired wines. Continue reading
2022 Isenhower Cellars, Viognier — Brett and Denise Isenhower founded their winery (the 18th in Walla Walla) in 1999. Continue reading
Champagne Soutiran is based in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay, at the southern end of the Montagne de Reims. Continue reading
West Seattle Wine Cellars 