J. Lassalle, Brut Préférence
It’s hard to forget the story of this house, based in the village of Chigny-Les-Roses in the Montaigne de Reims, whose philosophy is Un Esprit, un Style, une Femme, or “One spirit, one style, one woman.” Continue reading
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Collector’s Club – August 2014
2011 Pierre André, Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc, “Les Forges” — Château de Corton André is located in the heart of Burgundy in the village of Aloxe-Corton. Continue reading
Specialty Club – August 2014
2005 Tenute Selle, San Sebastiano allo Zoppo, Lessona
Almost everybody associates great Nebbiolo with the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – July 2014
2009 Brooks, Rastaban Pinot Noir
If you’re not familiar with the Brooks story, the winery was founded in 1998 by Portland native Jimi Brooks, who nurtured a deep passion for wine and an overriding commitment to organic and biodynamic farming. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – July 2014
2011 Abeja, Cabernet Sauvignon
We’ve been featuring wines from Abeja in the club every year for the past eight years, ever since their third vintage, and the wines continue to get better and better. Continue reading
Specialty Club – July 2014
2010 Maison Anselmet, Henri Syrah, Valle d’Aosta
It would be natural to assume that this wine is from France, since “Henri” is a French name and Syrah a French grape, and that wouldn’t be exactly wrong. Continue reading
Grower Champagne Club – July 2014
Françoise Bedel et Fils, NV Brut, Cuvée Dis, “Vin Secret”
The estate of Françoise Bedel has been producing Champagne for three generations in the village of Crouttes-sur-Marne, on the westernmost edge of the Marne Valley. Continue reading
Collector’s Club – July 2014
2013 Cantina Altarocca, Arcosesto Orvieto Classico — You may recognize this wine, as this is the third vintage we’ve featured in the club. Continue reading
Oregon Wine Club – June 2014
2012 Argyle, Nuthouse Pinot Noir
Here’s a winery that has made multiple appearances in this club. Continue reading
Specialty Club – June 2014
2011 Selendi, Artist Series Red Blend
In our continuing quest to find the best wines from all over the world (see past selections from Greece, Georgia, and Slovenia), we now bring you a red wine from Turkey. Continue reading